I'm with RonMT on this. Several years ago I bought a Sage RPL 10 ft. 5 wt. I really liked the action of the rod, but the first time I used it I was pretty pooped by the end of the day. I couldn't believe how much difference one foot of length could make. I eventually got used to it, but as I purchased more rods, I eventually quit using it. It's been hanging in my shed now for several years without being used.

Larry Compton