Must be the place for "Toms"....anyway, I havent used a five footer, but routinely use a 6ft.3 wt. and have used a 5.5 footer...I can still muster a 25-30 ft. cast and consider the little rods to be a real blast on small water...
A 12 incher is a hoot, and a sixteen inch plus trout is a Rodeo!! grin

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And this one was on the 6 footer...
Hes about #3.5, but I was alone with the dog, and couldnt weigh him or get her to take his pic!! grin
The only thing I have for size comparison is the dog, she weighs #48
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