If you get into much wind and are looking for distance I would go with a faster action rod. Im not in your area but when I fish saltwater flats or fish for snook on the beach I am generally blind casting and trying to get more distance. I get into more wind out in the open so prefer the power of a faster rod. When fish mangroves or sight fishing I am more likely to pick up a rod that is a bit slower as I get better accuracy with it. Mostly I use is 8wts in faster rods. If I only could bring one rod I would bring a reel with 9wt line or whatever is 1 weight over my rod rating
And that would slow it down a bit for fishing in tight. Thats not ideal but it does work.
