09-09-2011, 10:15 PM
The way I was looking at it is that the Cabela's rod is such a low price, then most could afford to use it just for small streams, and get another all around rod.
But as Fly Goddess and Mac said the 5 or 6 wt in about a 9' are the best for all around use. If you can only get one then get a 5wt. It will work on small streams also. If there is lots of brush and restricted casting then the longer length can cause small issues. On the other hand if there is wind you will appreciate having the 5 wt. The longer length can also work for just reaching up into a small hole on a stream.
Good luck!
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But as Fly Goddess and Mac said the 5 or 6 wt in about a 9' are the best for all around use. If you can only get one then get a 5wt. It will work on small streams also. If there is lots of brush and restricted casting then the longer length can cause small issues. On the other hand if there is wind you will appreciate having the 5 wt. The longer length can also work for just reaching up into a small hole on a stream.
Good luck!
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