A lot of fishermen in the Smokies fish dropper rigs. Typically a bushy dry with a Copper John, Hare's Ear Nymph, or Pheasant Tail on a dropper.

In all of the discussion about rod action, I wonder what type of rod casts something like this "better" (subjective term, I know). Understand that most casts will be inside 30 feet.

I have read that you need a fast rod to punch all of that tackle out there. I've also read that the smaller loops generated by a faster rod will tend to tangle a dropper rig more often. Any thoughts on which one is more likely?