I would agree with most posters, that a 8'6"-9' 5/6 wt. is all-round. However, if you local water is a spring creek 20'wide, lined with willows, then 9' is detramental.
In drag racing, it's "run what ya brung". So brung something that fits the circumstance.
i taught myself how to cast over a period of 3-5 days on an 8'6" 5/6 rod with a 5wt reel and line. served me well, until i knew what i wanted and what to look for in a "real" rod and reel. that same rod and reel that i learned on has just been passed on to a friend of mine who learned to cast it the other day. when hes ready to "upgrade", im sure it will get passed on again.
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