I'd just hang a spinning reel on that fly rod.........over the years, 40+, I've caught everything from trout, to silver/king jacks, a few summer run steelhead and a few silvers........fun, fun, fun..........

I agree with Parker, long rods "help" with the casting...when using a "centerpin"......my fishing pardner has a centerpin and a 2 piece 13" Loomis rod......works good for him....
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