I expected to want to over line my 5-weight 9.5 footer because of the extra length and I had a 6-weight line to try. It performed better with the 5-weight.
I’ve fished with an Orvis 10-foot 5-weight and it was good with the normal line also, but that was from a drift boat so a totally different casting requirement.
Either one is good with me though, I’m not trying to push you either way. And obviously you could tell me to GFY. I would want to try a line weight I already had first.
The comments about the design of the line making a difference for roll casting is good, but I think your setup is more significant. If you are using an indicator, a couple flies, and a tiny split shot you are going to be challenged to get it all out of the water for a pure roll cast anyway. Hopper dropper or just a dry is a different matter.
Last edited by joelkdouglas; 04/24/20.
