Kid? Adult?

Kid/Youth 71/2 ft. 4 wt.

Adult 8ft. 5 wt.

My reasons for not going 9 are simply because EVERYONE I have ever "started" in fly fishing has always naturally started off trying to cast using to fast a casting stroke..and a shorter rod will need a little faster stroke...It just seems to workout better for all involved.
And they, and I, Are fishing quicker!!!!