Larry L wrote:

I have a couple 2wts and fwiw, never use them "on local Sierra streams"

It seems a hike up a local freestone nearly always involves some point where
I want to use some weight to get down in that "lunker" hole, or a bigger dry
like a cricket, and a true 2wt ( see Bill's comment about rods called 2wt
that cast a heavier line ) will not deal with that

MY favorite "local Sierra streams" rod is an Orvis "Small Stream Special"
... don't think it's made anymore .. a 5wt ( 4DT ) rod of 7 1/2 feet .... it
does it all in the small stream venue, and small fish don't "feel bigger"
on a 2wt ... than on the right 4/5wt

Now, god forbid that I should discourage anyone from spending on a new rod
... but, imho, a true 2wt tops out at a short cast with a #14 dry .... if
you want to cast more you will be unhappy

Larry,

my main usage for the 2wt would be on Hot Creek Ranch which is mainly runs and
its restricted
to 'dries only'. I usually bring my 4 and 6 as well. But thanks for the advice.

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