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Probably find that 6wt St. Croix will toss 9wt line just fine, especially if you are just starting out (slows things down a bit and lets you get your stroke/timing down). 9wt. line will probably be fine for most of those flies you are tossing unless they are gettin'towards the bulky side or it gets a bit windy, and then you will need a heavier line and rod. Best thing to do take an hour or so of lessons than practice in some unobstructed grassy place near the house for about 15 minutes or so a day. If you decide to trade in/up, try everything out (rod and reel and line with the flies you intend on using) before you buy. You might be suprised what you can subdue with a 6wt rod. The fly line is still about 35 lb test, and your leader or tippet will be less than that. Worst comes to worst, you have the fish connected directly to the reel. Keep your tip down and use the lower 1/3 of the rod for leverage agains the fish. That last 1/3 can be pretty substantial on a 6. Most important of all, just have fun with it!
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