New to fly fishing over the past few years and have really enjoyed the thrill from trout to tuna. I haven't fished for stripers on the surface with the fly yet but is by far my favorite on convention gear throwing big top water plugs in the delta.

Since I have a 8wt Xi3 with integrated sinking line for throwing clousers, I want to get another setup for top water stripers so I don't have to switch set ups as I do like to fish top water even during not ideal times. Should I get another 8 wt or jump up to a 9 or 10 weight? I have a 12 xi3 now. Heard great thinks about the pole dancer which I have a couple and hope to learn how to throw the big flys effectively..

Since I really don't know anyone who fly fishes for striper (only conventional fisherman), are there any instructors who can take my fly casting to the next level in the Sacramento area.

Also, once I get my next setup, does anyone have any recommendations on who would be a good delta guide for who likes to topwater fish.

Thank you