12-10-2005, 04:42 PM
James, mine is a modern rod. Actual weight is 3 5/8 oz. for a 4w. My LT5 (graphite) is a 5pc. and weighs 3 1/4 oz and is a foot longer. I'm pretty sure my SP is about the same. Yes the 'boo does weigh more, but not that much, that I notice.
I think with the proper reel to balance out the rod, the weight question is moot. It's the same with graphite rods. A large arbor reel on a 3w (graphite, glass or bamboo) will really make that rod unbalanced if it's not the right size reel. I look at guys trying rods out in a store and say the balance is great. They balance it on the front of the cork without a reel on it. A proper sized reel makes a big difference in comfort.
Yes I'll agree some of the older bamboo and fiberglass rods, (which flygoddess has a hand me down from her grandfather) are quite heavy. One day, we'll meet up and fish and I'll let you give it a whirl.
I like slower rods, what can I say.
EA
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I think with the proper reel to balance out the rod, the weight question is moot. It's the same with graphite rods. A large arbor reel on a 3w (graphite, glass or bamboo) will really make that rod unbalanced if it's not the right size reel. I look at guys trying rods out in a store and say the balance is great. They balance it on the front of the cork without a reel on it. A proper sized reel makes a big difference in comfort.
Yes I'll agree some of the older bamboo and fiberglass rods, (which flygoddess has a hand me down from her grandfather) are quite heavy. One day, we'll meet up and fish and I'll let you give it a whirl.
I like slower rods, what can I say.
EA
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