Alot depends on what applications you are trying to use it on. Example: Bass fishing or mountain streams. I personally have had alot of the shorter rods and do not like anything less than 7 ft. The Sage rods are like broom sticks to me. Look into some of the shorter glass rods if you really want a new adventure. I have an 8 ft diamondglass 4wt that is very fun and still shorter than a regular rod. If you are looking at bluegill or small mountain streams TFO has a 2wt thats in the 6 ft range that I know a guy who has one and it is really sweet. Hope this helps.