I am looking at adding a rod to my quiver, and possible replacing an existing one. It would be a 4 wt. I am looking at a medium-fast action graphite rod (9') vs. a 7'6" bamboo rod. I have several things that I would like a new rod to do.
- help make my mediocre casting better / easier
- help me mend line easier
- help me get more distance with my cast by making my double haul more consistant.

I am not looking for rod recommendations, but rather a discussion about bamboo vs. graphite, in the lengths described above to help with these issues. FYI as far as casting experience goes I can get by in a crowd. I'm not the best, don't cast 80' with regularity but on occaisions I do. I double haul some, but it is not something I consider having down pat.

My goal is to get a rod that will be the rod I use and will complement my abilities to make me a better fisherman, knowing that alot of my answer lies in practice).

jed