Hi Mickalo,

Given the fact that you are fishing banks and shore lines most of the time I would definitely go with the longer rod. I fish a large lake where distance is a major consideration and definitely find the longer rods helpful. Another plus in favor of the longer rod, is the fact that many nymph fisherman like a longer rod to help keep line off the water and to mend line more efficiently. Just my 2% of a dollar. I'm sure others will disagree. 8T