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i might be wrong, but the main difference between a 5 wt. and a 9 wt. is the ability to cast some of the larger/heavier flies we use in the salt(i.e. clousers,herring patterns,squid). a rods backbone does come to play landing larger fish. a 5 wt. with a small fly(sm. glass minnow, cinder worm) little wind and schoolies will work,but you're limiting your options.