A 5wt fly rod is perfect for trout fishing just about anywhere. (Photo: Oleg Jeremin from Pixabay) The Best Rod Weight for Trout: 5. A 9-foot, 5-weight rod is often called the classic all-around ...

When the fish was netted, the anglers noticed the red slash under its jaw, indicating it was a cutthroat trout. “I was stunned that it was a cutthroat because of its size,” Whitesitt told ...