I took the reel off the rod. Carefully laid it across my digital food scale and made sure no parts of the rod were touching my work bench to screw up the scale. Picked the rod up and replaced it several times to make sure I got the same measurement. Each time got the same weight. 9.2 oz for the rod.
In case anyone cares my 4.5 inch Cambell reel weights 12.3 oz spooled up with backing and line. The backing and line weighs more than you'd think! The reel weighs 10.3oz empty, so that's almost 2oz the backing and mono adds.
The reel/rod combo balances unbelievably well in the hand. Feels almost weightless. Not the slightest bit tip heavy. Couldn't be happier with it.