I have just recently got a zero grafity rod as a gift. This is all new to me. I fished briefly as a kid with a fly rod , but not enough to know anything. My goal is to fish for redfish and trout. I have fished extensively for trout and reds for years and am looking for something alittle different. I have a 9' rod 8 weight . I can cast about 40 to 50 ft. have only practiced half a dozen times. what distance do i need to salt water fish...I cant wait to hook a good fish fished under the lights 1 night caught small bait fish it was a blast.