I not sure if it is just me but are fly rods a lot faster action than in the past?
I built a 9' 4pc.9wt last spring for a trip and a WF9F and couldn't get the rod to load.
So I took out my old 9wt put the reel on it and it was as if I cast again. I haven't cast a fly in about 10 year and at first
thought that was the problem. I put a 12wt line that I had was a little much but would load and cast it.
My love of the old glass fly rods is coming back.
Steve

If it wouldn't load, you didn't have the right line on it for the distance you were attempting to cast.

Action is were the rod initially flexes, not how stiff or powerful it is.

From what you describe, it sounds as if your new rod was designed to cast a long length of 9-weight line, while your old one is designed to cast a shorter length of 9-weight line. Remember, the physical weight of the fly line changes as you move more or less of it past the tip of the rod.

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Steve,
You obviously prefer softer rods. A lot of my customers do also. Some have bought both my CTS moderate action and fast blanks and alternate use as their whims dictate.

The CTS blank is so light in the hand that those who bought one of the many #10 models have found that they do not even need a #9 or sometimes even a #8.

If you do prefer a less aggressive blank you don't have to go all the way back to fiberglass. I have some gentle tapered 10's and #9's that seem to please those like you that prefer them over faster blanks.

They may be softer - but access to their butt section is easier - and that is where the power is. So they can still sling some serious line without compromising line speed. Just need a longer stroke.

They are made with the same graphite (57 msi) so the recovery is very good. Alterations are made in taper and wall thickness.

Regards,
Herb
Distrib. CTS Fly Rod Blanks
Sponsor RodBuilding.org

Sorry for dupe post

Regards,
Herb
Distrib. CTS Fly Rod Blanks
Sponsor RodBuilding.org



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The target species, fishing depth, wind conditions, fly size, average casting distance and proficiency of the caster all determine the fly line best suited to that caster. I believe all those criteria should be considered before the angler buys a fly line, and the angler should test that line on several rods before buying a rod. You wouldn't use a 9wt. line for brook trout or a 5wt. rod for sailfish, or over- line a rod three line weights for distance casting or underline for 30' or shorter casts. or use a type II sinking line to present dry flies. Think about what line will best serve your purpose, then find a rod which casts this line best for you yourself.