I say; "What ever floats your boat". No sense agruing over long vs. short. The whole object to fishing IMHO is to get out and enjoy the outdoors the Good Lord has given us. Fly-fishing in my opinion is the most satisfying way to fish-long or short rod doesn't matter all that much as long as YOU are enjoying the experience. Long and short both have their place according to conditions and needs.

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Soli Deo Gloria!

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