I kind of look at it like this. The Driver would = a 9' fast action Rod. The 9 iron / wedge would = a 6' Bamboo Rod. Like the Golf companies. The Rod companies try to match each style of golf club with a fly rod. I have only a couple rods. I have a friend who has 15! I fish with a 2 iron and a 7 iron He has so many he has to leave some out of his bag . I read an article were the author recomended having 3 rods strung and ready to go so you don't loose any time during the hatch! Thats right 3 rods. To me thats just nuts.