I would say if you were to own one rod only in Alberta it would be a 5wt, if you were to own two rods it would be a 4 and 6. I have multiple rods but find myself using my 4wt the most as it fits the fishing I do.
Catching fish on a lightweight rods isn't a matter of ethics, if you can turn the fishes head you have won the battle. someone using a lightweight rod for someone that doesn't know how to turn a fish and the their ability of their gear can cause more stress on a fish. But ethics shouldn't be in the conversation when it comes to rod choice in my opinion.
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