Dude, just purchased another BIIX 6wt and I am waiting for it to be delivered. The last 2 weeks I was using my BIIX 7 wt for streamers and it worked great. I didn't feel I was horsing the fish at all. Plus, when you get into the big boys, it comes in handy. Plus, the BIIX 7 wt feels like a 5 maybe a 6 anyway. Would be really good for when the HOUSY or FARMY on at high flows. I know I will. The 6wt is my go to streamer rod but the 7 wt will be a high flow river rod (it is my favorite saltwater rod especially on the flats) and I will throw a 275 grain line on it. Great high flow set up.