I visit my in-laws in Pennsylvania several times a year. They have a nice stream at the bottom of their property which is about 25ft wide with high banks and gets populated with trout at the start of the season. There's a good walk-in point at their side but lots of tall trees right at the bank with a few overhanging the stream. I presently own a 9ft 5wt rod which I think is maybe a bit too tall for this application.
So, I was considering buying a shorter rod - maybe around 6 or 7ft for this application.
I'm undecided though, on line weight. I've read that at the 6-7ft length, to go 3 wt however, I see 5wt rods at this length too and I assume I could use my 5wt reel here.
Any/all thoughts and advice will be greatly appreciated.
Comments and suggestions for a rod (and reel) are also appreciated.