I have a 7 ft 2 wt Scott fibertouch rod. I used it a lot fishing for small creeks in WA, VA, Maine, OR, ID, MT. I typically will use a 4-7 ft leader I tie myself. I have good luck with inch worm and ant patterns. Small creeks are a blast to fish and you can get away from the crowds.

Biggest brookie has been 16 inches and cutthroat 18 inches. Have lost bigger fish

That is a nice brown Ingwe