Welcome riprap. Yes some of us have been here since the demise of the old SW board. Kinda sad really what a corporate merger can do to a great site. There is a Topic in General FF - "Members Bio - Where do you come from?" and if you get a chance, go ahead and introduce yourself. Hang out, ...
WWO, Those bass like the harbors. The way I look at it, you can throw an costly lure to the pilings and loose it vs. a fly you can tie for under a buck. This applies to lakes and streams too.
Now acquiring the FF gear is another story...Welcome aboard.
Its all about balance. You can have a 10 ft. 4 wt rod and have it tip heavy with a 4wt reel. I tend to like my rods balance a little heavier towards the reel seat. Hold the rod where you would cast it and see how it balances on your index finger. Does it tip forward or back? With that said, I use a ...