Wondering

Thank you, all, for your responses! They were very helpful!!!

Hello, everyone! Just retired, and planning on fly fishing again as in my younger days, mostly for bluegill, crappie, smallmouth and largemouth bass. Just acquired a 4-piece Orvis Rock Mountain series (gray/black blank) on E-Bay for $63. 8'6", 3 5/8 oz, 6 Wt. Just curious about the history and quality of this rod, and what its relative value might be (not looking to sell it!). Also looking for advice on what kind of line might be most appropriate for this kind of fishing...know I will need to get down a few feet because of summer heat. Thanks, all!