John,
!2' & 13' flyrods just seem "clunky" for lack of a better term. This, speaking from absolutely NO experience at all with using them. I can see their utility fishing pocket water and making lloooooonnnngggggg casts but I don't do much of either. And then, on second thought, the Hoback near the "junction" in late September low flow (lotsa pocket water) would be a GREAT place to have a long rod.
Thanks for the post. Looks like you're having a wonderful time in your new digs.
Stay well!

Mark