I have a few shorter rods and am not he greatest caster, anyhow I did not notice any real difference between lengths, not anymore than you notice from one rod to another or one material or another example , glass, boo, graphite if you get my drift. I like my 6 6 4wt it does good in alot of situations and I can still get a good bit of line out if the water opens up.

Hope it helps

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