Rick, Did you cast my Para 15 at the SRG? It's definitely a 7WF. I tried a DT6 and a 6WF on it and thought the rod was mediocre. The 7wt. line makes a big difference in the way the rod loads and shoots line. If you are looking for a rod strong enough to cast deer hair popping bugs or light saltwater flies (no trout in Louisiana), the Para 15 is the way to go. Oh, I made the dry fly tip. Kurt Loup