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There are a lot of opinions, theories and preferences when it comes to what rod to use for what situation. And while there are no absolutes, there are some good general guidelines to follow. Below are our recommendations. Use these as your starting point, but feel free to experiment. At the end of the day it's a personal choice.

Trout

Small Creeks

Small Rivers

Med / Lg Rivers

Lakes

Fish Size

Small / Medium

Rod Length

6 - 8 Feet

Rod Weight

2 - 3 Weight

Small / Medium

7 - 9 Feet

4 - 5 Weight

Medium / Large

9 Feet

5 - 8 Weight

Medium / Large

9 Feet

5 - 8 Weight

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Other Freshwater Species

Bluegill / Panfish

Bass / Crappie

Pike / Walleye

Muskie

Fish Size

Small / Medium

Rod Length

6 - 8 Feet

Rod Weight

2 - 3 Weight

Medium

7 - 9 Feet

4 - 5 Weight

Medium / Large

9 Feet Plus

7 - 8 Weight Plus

Large

9 Feet Plus

8 Weight Plus

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Saltwater Species

Flats - Bonefish / Redfish

Flats - Permit / Stripers

Flats - Tarpon

Bluewater

Fish Size

Medium / Large

Rod Length

9 Feet

Rod Weight

6 - 8 Weight

Medium / Large

9 Feet Plus

8 - 10 Weight

Large

9 Feet Plus

10 - 12 Weight Plus

Large

9 Feet Plus

12 - 16 Weight

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