Last couple years I have fished a 5-wt. Used to have an 8, but I picked up a nice Orvis CF IV and was told to put it on a 5. Works really nice, so far. Picked up everything from some Yellowstone Cutts to Kennedy Creek chum. Handled them all just fine. The rod that I probably enjoy most is one my Dad made for me. It is about 3' long and I use it on tiny, brushy creeks. Easy to snake out those little beauties and not get all tangled in the brush.