rod length

[Vincent Pons]

Once again, I have a question for you. If you fished in saltwater (New Caledonia) and you wanted to buy a rod (line 10), would you buy an 8', a 9', a 10' or a longer rod? If you have a short rod, you may have more power, a greater control of the fish (not that sure) than with a long rod that might have a smoother action. However, a long rod makes casting heavy flies easier. Personally, I prefer long rods, 10'. Thanks for any advice, Vincent