Fly rod question

[BIG K]

If you were going to buy a fly rod to strictly midge fish and nothing else what length and wieght would you buy i am constantly changing tippets leaders etc to go from midges to hoppers to micro jig and float and looking to expand my rod selection

[podum]

8'6" 4 wt.  Medium fast because im turning over an indicator most times.  

[bgault]

I fish almost exclusively midges (with a fly rod) ... and use a 9' 5wt ... caught this nice bow on a #18 zebra midge a few weeks ago ...

 

[Russell Doughty]

10' for ease of mending, 3 wt for enjoying the fight.

 

[Gavin]

Depends on were you fish. Think a 10' 4wt would be nice on a tail water, maybe a tenkara rod on a small creek.

[stlfisher]

IMO any 3,4, or 5 weight will do nicely.  Judging from your post it is not so much the rod, but rather setting up your rod for different fishing situations that is becoming a bit aggravating.  If it is strictly fishing small midges under an indicator then a 9-10 foot rod with a double tapered line should make for some easy role casting and mending. medium fast action should be fine. Fast action takes a bit getting used to with small tippets.

[Ham]

Probably a 9 foot 4 weight.

[jtram]

I like throwing midges with a custom build 8 ft 5 wt but you can't beat a good 9 ft 6 wt on tailwaters....... the can do it all very well. Never know when you will want to throw some lead on and get deep or tie on a t-sculpin for giggles.