In my part of Texas I mostly cast a 6 wt. Its a little overkill for some of the pan fish and smaller bass but when you hook up on that 3 or 4 pounder lurking in the stumps your glad you have it. Another plus is it cast better in our typical windy conditions. With the exception of a day here or there the wind is constant in south Texas. One day from the north west , next day from the south east. I prefer casting a 4 wt. when I can. For me light rod plus big fish equals fun fishing. Just my opinion.