Fly line.

[EMRJPV]

I have a 9ft 9wt Orvis flyrod and need line for it. I will be fishing mostly for bass and stripers with this rod but occasionally might try for some reds or tarpon on it. What do you think? Should I go with a lighter line or match it with 9wt or even go to 10 wt.

[nikonjedi]

I would say the 9wt is overkill for LMbass... maybe a 7wt on the high end... but since you have it already it can't hurt incase you nab a BIG bass, LM or striper, and it'll do well for Reds... For the bass I would stick to straight up 9wt line get a spare spool or another reel for the salt, make sure it has a good solid sealed drag, and load it up with 10wt line for the reds... I have all my salt rods overloaded by one weight and I can really feel the difference in the casting... more distance and smoother... The Orvis Wonderline is super smooth and a breeze to cast. It runs about $70 but I found some on sale for $20... After fishing in the salt and using El Cheapo lines, I have found that the money you spend on a good quality fly line pays for itself... Hope this helps Bro...

[SimonSays]

I recently tried the SA sharkskin line...I like it alot but I'm not sure it's worth $100, Orvis wonderline is nice =D