I use a 7' 3wt for my dry fly fishing and the action is perfect for the trout that range from 8 in to 16 in. I use my 9'6" 5wt when I nymph fish just so I can get it out there a little further without having to risk some of the currents. The water table is getting lower so it's easier to traverse but I haven't seen an abundance of top water action yet, they're still hitting good on emergers and larva nymphs though. Been pretty successful swinging muddler minnows and flashy streamers but it's mainly the little guys that hits on them.