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I've never handled a rod over 9' yet, but from your descriptions, sounds like an great rod to use. I may have try one out some time down the road ... if I ever come across one that long.

Right now...

wow ... an 11 footer must be a bear to handle :)

just a side note to anyone who hasn't tried this ZipCast, it's some great stuff. I really noticed it when shooting line. Spent an hour so treating...

Well I decided to go with the 9' 5wt moderate action .... AND WOW!!! what a difference it made, atleast for me. Picked up a Three Forks from Cabela's today and tried it out and it most definitely...

Thanks for all the feedback gang, appreciate it .... much food for thought :)

going to check out a few different rods this week and see how they cast and feel before making the final decision....

Yes I agree. So far I've been very satisfied with this gear and it's quality. As tough as I am on this equipment, I haven't any failures or problems.

The one thing I have learned, through...

Actually I've been considering trying a 6wt. Was looking at some the other day.

It maybe taboo to mentioned here, as they are not a sponsor, but I really like Cabela's Three Forks rods and...

I have a 5wt now, 8'6" that does a good job for me and pretty much my go-to rod most of the time. I'm sure my casting abilities also need to be honed better too. My main problem has been dealing with...

That was my thinking also. It seems the longer rod would be more beneficial for the type of fly fishing I do and the areas fished.

thx's
Mike

I'm considering picking up another 5wt rod, moderate/fast action, in either a 8' or 9' length. I do the majority of my fishing from the banks/shorelines and was wonder would a 9' rod be the better...