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Well, after all the info I got from my earlier post in this forum, I was about ready to a)buy a heavier line or b) sell my rod. Thanks to all for the feedback. After some experimenting though (I threw a 10wt RIO-long cast one hander on there for the heck of it) I found out FlyTyer hit the nail on the head....the 9/10 lines I've been using are over-lining the rod. I still haven't settled on a line, but I will say that with a lighter line the rod recovers from its flexed position much faster and, low and behold, line speed! In addition it feels like a new rod..... lighter, lifts a long line easier, and carries heavy flies without a problem. The line I used has WAY too short of a belly (40ft), but it sure felt good to snap some casts out there for a change. Thanks again to all for the input. I now like my 9140