Which fly fishing rod casts the longest distance?
Is the 10ft rod better than the 9ft 6" rod for making long distance casts in reservoir fishing? Or does the rod action make the difference? Is the faster action better? Or is it the make/quality of the rod the deciding factor? (Assuming I am a perfect caster of course..lol)
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10 is better like they said.
For most conditions a 9′ rod is going to be a bit long where a 7′ rod will give the same performance. But the real secret is in the type fly line you’re using. For still water, weighted sinking line will cast well and be a lot more versatile than a floating line.
Each rod will have recommended line size near the reel seat and following their recommendations will give the best performance regardless but as any seasoned fly fisherman will attest, it takes a lot of trial and error to figure out lines and rod designs for different conditions.
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I would get an ocean beach fishing rod. Less than ideal for fly fishing due to stiffness, but the casting distance is spectacular mostly due to rod length.
You seem to be on the right track. A fast action rod will bend in the top 30% of the rod generating a higher line speed resulting in a longer cast. It will also aid in casting bulky flies in windy conditions. As for length, The 10′ rod will also help in distance casting but I should point out that if you will be fishing from shore or from a pier, you need to be concerned with your back-cast as well as your forecast. When casting long distances, it only takes one error to let your back-cast drop and your fly will either get hung up on something like a rock or a stick lying on the ground, snapping it off. Also, if you are casting for distance, always keep an eye out for other people who may be in the line of your back-cast.
There’s nothing much more to add to what kevin has already said, but i can add a little, firstly yes a 10ft rod will give you a better cast, mainly because both the distance you will have to move your rod on the forward and back cast will be reduced, a tip action rod ensures this, a 10ft rod also has lots of power further down in the blank which is why its used so often on reservoirs; on boats in the UK, also they have enough power to easily handle a DT line or in-fact those with a extra large factory fitted shooting head like the rio outbound or the airflo 40+ they also cope allot better in windy conditions at throwing out even your biggest streamer/lure. The last advantage is simple the length, they allow a longer leader and team of lies to be used but with the ease of netting the fish kept the same as that if you where using a shorter leader.
I would agree that a 10ft fly rod would be better for casting than a 7ft. Though has anyone cast with a Sage 99 fly rod. They are 9ft9 and an incredible rod. They are a little pricey but due to a wide range of customization options many keen fly fishers prefer them.