If youre casting something weighing over, say oz (15g), then its possible to cast enough line off the spool of a spinning reel to create a sharp angle and create a lot more friction for line leaving that spool ( e.g
Whichever route you favor, sustainability is the watchword: schedule sessions, vary volatility when curiosity strikes, and celebrate breaks as much as streaks
Later, youll clip these forward ends the tail of the fly even shorter
Choose a 9-weight if you regularly deal with: Strong coastal wind that forces tighter loops and more line speed Heavier flies (lead eyes, bulky patterns, larger baitfish) Bigger redfish, bull reds, or frequent bycatch like jacks and smaller tarpon The tradeoff is that a 9-weight can feel stiffer and less delicate at short range
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