Of course this is all up to you, but I would rather own a couple really sweet rods in key sizes than a bunch of mediocre rods in every weight. With this being said, I own more than ten rods (that I got really good deals on...) and a couple of these didn't see the water last year. Out of about 80 days on the water last year, I would guess that I used either my 9' 5wt or 9' 7wt 60 of those days. Don't let owning only a 5/6wt hinder you from hitting small streams in Shenandoah; there has been some discussion about wanting a short rod in these small streams, but then there are others who like super long tenkara rods out there--its all preference and any rod from 5' to 15' will catch a fish if you know how to use it. I have even caught a brookie in SNP on my 7wt with full sinking line, not that I would recommend this tactic to everyone.
But after you take out your 5/6wt to a small stream a few times, test out some 3-5wt rods and buy one you like if you're ready to replace the rod.
Dalton
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