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 rods. If you are pursuing trout, this rod should be perfect!  The lighter weights have a sensitive tip to protect light tippets. A versatile rod in that trout casting range.