I think most of the years I fished a 9ft rod were nearly a waste of time....now that I wield an 11ftr.
Both rods I carry are 11ft. A 6wt switch and a 3wt ESN. They allow surgical drifts....with a dry or an Indy.
If you can relearn to mend that is........
Most are trained from dry fly fishing, to mend with their elbow down and flick it.......use that extra reach and get your elbow above your ear for best results. The fish will hate you.........
Jim
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