Shane Does it again with the two handed rod. When fishing the big water like the Allegheny Tailwater longer rods classified in the Spey and Switch series have their advantages. When caught in the hatch situation with the two handed rod the lines tend to not present dry flies as nice as standard WF lines. Using the long rods for trout it would be best to carry an extra spool with a floating steelhead taper line, matched to the rod, and a 12ft leader to fish the magic hour. Besides dry fly fishing I can't imagine fishing the big water with a 9 ft. rod again. To learn more about switch and spey fishing for trout on the Allegheny or Steelhead on the tributaries of Lake Erie email me at newpherd@gmail.com I look forward to meeting you on the water. Nice fish Shane!!!!!