I use my 6/7 wgt 12 foot Torridge spey rod for summers out here in GLs, they say it will handle fish up to 20 lbs since it has a fast action. 9 ft 6 wgt single hander should be good for fish under 10 lbs. I once landed a 20 lb chinook on a 6 wgt 7 footer, my arm ached though.
Good luck
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