SBecker wrote:
The ones that don't prefer a 9.5 ft rod. Well that is not a rod option. I mean, obviously with Pete's vast knowledge and experience with western lakes he over rules those anglers.
Out of curiosity what do you mean it's not a rod option? The One certainly comes in a 9.5 ft rod (or as you would put it 114").
In all fairness you asked a vague question that has almost no relevance. Should I get a 10' 6 wt or a 10' 7 wt for fishing still water from a boat. You did not mention anything about having MOSFAP rules that state you are only allowed to cast from one side of the boat (still irrelevant imo).
Things to think about.
1) Does the drift boat you are fishing from store 10' rods easily? A lot of boats are a tight fit for 9' rods.
2) Think about the extra rod control you are going to need to exercise sharing a boat with one or more other anglers. That extra foot can make certain casts more difficult without impaling a streamer in fellow boaters. Also extra beers can cause this as well.
3) What do you think the 10' will accomplish?
4) What is the big difference between still water and the Mo, D, Horn etc?
5) Honestly it sounds like you asked a very specific question to a group that does not have expertise in that area and clearly you have forums and sources where you are reading debates on same, so that question is likely best posted there.
6) The answer is 7 wt.
7) Damn shame they don't make an 11 because 11 is louder than 10.
8) Going back to #2 and reading that you are going to have 3 people in the boat, yeah that's a lot of rods to be slinging around.
9) Please post information on Lochness Competition so we can make fun of it. Them there Googles didn't help.
10) People are messing with ya. Lighten up Mr. Talbot!
