95% of the time I use a 9' 4wt in the mountains, and yes, even on small streams. If it is really small, with overhanging brush, I use a 7' 3wt. I like to use a long rod and keep line off of the water. I also like to high stick nymph, so the longer rod really comes in hand.
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Chris McCarthy
Many go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.
- Henry David Thoreau
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