My 9' 6wt is my go lake/float tube rod. Typically fished with a 444 type 6 and 2 or 3 leeches or buggers. Also a beast of a river rod with a 10' type 3 sink tip (my rivers are too small, but I've got a few summer runs with it). Fishes true to weight. Powerful, but you can still feel smaller fish play. Not too stiff, easy to feel it load. Plenty enough distance in a float tube.