IJust what the title says! When trout fishing, may be fishing large wooly buggers in the morning and midges in the afternoon. You can't make a rod for salmon, trout saltwater etc. A trout rod should have a trout action like the Echo Trout X rods. If you are pursuing trout, this rod should be perfect! We recently casted this rod and we know how special it is. You will be very satisfied with this purchase!