[VFB] 9wt. vs. 8wt./Santa rules !

[iain short]

A wise man once said "There is no limit to how gently
you may apply a large hammer".
Translation: An #8 rod has greater limitations than a #9
rod. You will be able to fish longer in poor conditions
or on larger rivers with a #9 rod. Be content with what
you have. The guy in the shop would love you to be unhappy
and get another rod from him...

iain

I guess I was good, because Santa brought me a 9ft 9wt rod kit for xmas. But now I have an issue : While browsing the local fly shop, I was wiggling a 9ft 9 wt and talking with one of the shop guys about it. He said a 9ft 8 wt would be a better choice if I intended to use it for steelhead primarily and saltwater secondarily. So I put the question of choice to you all - if you had to pick one, which would it be? I anxiously await your opinions and debate. regards, Jake RaketichPittsburgh.


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