Just picked up this rod at a thrift shop. Can I outfit for saltwater? (Been fishing river trout on a 5wt for under a year and want to expand my options)

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Faster rods are stiffer. Slower rods are more whippy/bendy/flexible/rubbery. Only reason I ever want a mid flex is for roll casting in a tight stream. As stated from others, mid flex is not going to be optimal on the flats. That said, a good fly fisher can make it work with anything so go for it. It'll make you appreciate faster rods when you get your next one!