I swing big streamers for Lake Erie Steelhead and use a 9'6" 8wt. The flies are big and so are the fish.

Whatever you decide, make sure you match the rod to the fly weight. Get the flies to where they need to be.

If I were to buy another rod for streamer fishing, it would be a 10', 7wt Sage XP. I am able to use a 10' rod easily where I fish.