"Larry L" wrote in message
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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


Maybe this is one instance where a "quality" rod might make a difference. I
use a now discontinued Sage SPL 2wt with the Sage quiet taper line made to
"match" the rod. Rod was purchased with late season Wisconsin Driftless area
spring creek midge fishing in mind but conditions at times have required
that size 8-10 crickets, weighted nymphs, and weighted wolly buggers have
been used with little difficulty once i adjusted the stroke.