I live in NV, and fish Pyramid Lake ( ALOT ). I have been fly fishing for 4 1/2 seasons, and I love it. My questions. I bought a 9 1/2 ft, 9wt rod on consignemnt from a local fly shop. The store owner told me it is a Walt Lopey rod. I tried to research Walt Lopey, and I cant find anything. I love the rod, and would like to contact the builder. Has anybody heard of this person, and do you know how or where to reach him. ( The fly shop sold, and the new owner knows nothing about this person, and does not do the consignment sales anymore. ) Also, does anybody know the a length to weight scale for Lahontan Cutthroat. The local rule seems to be 24" = 5lbs, 30" = 10lbs.