R.L. Winston WT Trout Rod 585-3 JWF Fly Rod The vast majority of trout fishing situations involves casts of less than 60 feet, usually far shorter. And when you're working a fish closer in, success often depends on you ability to make gentle, delicate, accurate presentations. For this reason, many experienced anglers consider out WT rods to be the perfect choice for such fishing. With progressive tapers, they work nicely at close distances yet can make longer casts when needed. Proven on trout waters worldwide, theses medium action graphite rods are incredible smooth, offer wonderful touch and feel, and the tips are soft enough to protect 6x and 7x tippets while playing large trout. The 5 weight rod lets you adjust to a wide variety of fishing conditions without changing rods. The 8'6" Joan Wulff Favorite has a special grip for smaller hands.