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I sold rods for years and watched as many folks found out exactly what you found! Longer does not equal longer casts unless you have superior strength to muscle that rod around late in the day. ...

I might be tempted to use a longer rod in anything below about a 7 weight but once I get into the heavier weights my arm/shouder says, "no mas!" I actually prefer saltwater rods in that 8 ft to 9 ft...