The Temple Fork Finesse Trout Fly Rods were designed for fly anglers focused on the flawless small fly and fine tippet presentation. Using a more traditional, moderate taper and action makes this series perfect for delicate casts and offers excellent loop control at short to medium distances. The surprisingly powerful butt section nicely accommodates longer casts whenever necessary and the ability to land a selectively feeding trophy without breaking off 6x tippet. The shorter rods in this series are ideal for spring creeks, small streams, and tailwaters. Their soft tips allow an angler to feel the rod load with as little as 5' of fly line outside the tiptop; at the same time, they turn over long leaders easily. For larger streams and rivers, the 8'9'' is perfect for roll casting and increased line control necessary for effortless technical casts.