Jason, I agree with Moose about the Sage being a little soft for the zonkers. I am not totally sure that it will not cast the zonkers but I think that you might struggle with the light Windcutter 5/6 line pulling the zonker out of the water. I haven't tried yet.
The anderson rod is FAST! Not too much of a 5wt if you ask me. I think that it would cast a 6/7/8 windcutter with ease, just like Moose mentioned. Your ARC already casts the 6/7/8 WC, why get another rod to cast the same line.
I think that you should try your ARC on those trout and bass and then start to look for another rod if you feel that the ARC is to heavy.
For a 5wt spey I like the 5120 from Sage. Loomis also offers a 5wt but it feels pretty soft. Both of these two rods feel nice with the 5//6 WC. Either way there might be some problems casting zonkers or similar heavy streamers.
You know Jeff, give him a call and ask him if you could try his 5wt Sage next time you're in town. Then try to cast a zonker with the Sage.
Hope everything is well with you in TX.
See you later - Adam
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