It's been awhile, (goin' on two years now since I cast my first fly) and I'm almost as clueless as ever. I've been using my one and only, a 7'9" 2 weight (Orvis Superfine) and absolutely loving it. But alas I'm finally thinking of adding to my quiver.

What I'm looking for now is information/opinions on the pros and cons of short and long rod lengths.

I've been told that I (well someone with some casting skill) can cast a 6'6" rod plenty far, but fishing it (line mends, etc.) is another story.

If that is the case, then if given ample room for casting, I would assume a 9' or 10' rod would "fish" superior to a 7' or 8' rod, all other things being equal of course.

Stop laughing at me, and feel free to make me a little less clueless.

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The smarter I get the less I know.