Intro/Southern Utah flies/fly tying recommendations

[riverdog]

You shouldn't lose 30% on a 4 wt vs 5 wt. Try out someone else lines and see what happens. I do have a 9 wt newer clearwater- just an adequate rod. I mainly got it for when I hit fresh trophy size salmon I don't get my butt kicked. Sporadic use seems fine but I don't need to cast any significant distance for that application.
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