I use a 7' 6" , 5 wt, hollow built bamboo rod most of the time. This rod will almost do it all. It fishes well short and very comfortable out to 70'. I have on several occasions cast all 90' of the fly line. Things have to be just right for that trick. I make this taper in 7' 6" and 7' 9". Both are good. The 7' 6" is my most popular rod with my customers. I also make a 8', 5wt hollow built bamboo that is becomming popular.

fishbum