New to forum...have a q [Archive] - Fly Fishing Forum  : New to
forum...have a q  10-22-2004, 09:21 AM HI everyone,  I have been
fly fishing for 6 or 7 years. I am lookin at getting into the
saltwater inshore in southeast usa. I want to buy one rod likely
an 8 or 9 depending on if i decide to go just for reds and trout
or throw in an occasional striper or jack crevalle so im leabing
towards the 9 wt. The bigger conundrum lies in rod length. I
have always cast a 9 foot rod and shorter on tight streams. As a
general rule (excluding spey casting) what are the benifits and
dilemmas associated with say a 9'9" to 10 feet or so onehanded
rods? I know a bit of it comes down to loop control, but i can
shoot about 80ft ft on my 6 wt so i figure im okayish on that
level. as far as energy requirements and distance capabilities
which is better 9 or longer? Also, which is capable of throwing
the tighter loop(negating angler experience)  the fund is around
$350   10-22-2004, 10:43 AM The vast majority agree that 9ft is
a gr