I don't have a 2 wt but with my 3 wt I can cast small dry flies and nymphs about as far as I can cast with my standard 6 wt. I can usually lay out 50 ft of line with no effort, and if I'm careful with my stroke I can reach 60 ft. Don't know how much distance you want, but that should be plenty for most places you would use a light rod. I have caught landlocked salmon up to 19" on #20 black caddis dry flies. Lots of fun!