Swing weight between a 10' and 9' rod??

[bschroter]

Is there a noticeable difference between casting a 10ft rod vs 9ft rod?
Ie Do you feel the weight difference, especially over the course of a fishing day?

[lee s]

We have a 10' 5wt around here that gets a LOT of use and we really, really like this one. We handled a 10' 8wt and decided we did not "need" that one. We have a 10' 6wt of inexpensive origin that tires us to use for a day. Sooooo, we ain't sure if it is because of the expense or because of the weight, but the expensive 5wt is the only one of the three we like.
If you have a reason for useing a 10'er, try'em at a show. It is not always the case, but for us the expense seemed necessary in this instance for the aquisition of satisfaction.
....lee s.

[fishyfranky]

Oh yeah, my 10' 7wt feels heavier than my 9' 8wt at the end of a long day. I haven't cast an 8 1/2 but they seem much lighter than a 9' as well.

But it's just a matter of conditioning and eventually you'll get used to it. Strength training helps

[BigCliff]

I'll agree as well. I've got a 10' 5wt that I love as a fishing tool, but it is definitely more work than a 9' rod. I have a 8'8" 9wt that I think is easier on my wrist than that 10' 5wt is, although I am generally making very different casts with those two rods. (pushing vs. swinging)

I would definitely try before you buy in this case.

[DaleW]

I gave up on my 10' and sold it on eBay sometime back. I had the idea the ten footer would work better sitting down in the canoe. I'm of the opinion that some rods simply do not fit me and my style, PERIOD. I handle my nine footers real well and cast just as far, or further, sitting down in the canoe, than I ever did the ten. My flyrod "length range" is from 7 1/2 to 9, with all slots filled in-between and this is what has worked for me based on experience.


Dale

[RonMT]

I have fished several 10' rods and for the most part think they are unnessary for 90 percent of the fishing most poeple do. I do not own one I just don't care for that length of rod as I feel it beat's a person to much over a days fishing. I have one 9 1/2 foot 8wgt that I use now and then in Saltwater all the rest of my rods are no longer than 9' and I do not feel that I am at any disadvantage at all. Ron