01-17-2006, 08:02 PM
I don't know why it gets so heated either other than in [#ff0000]my opinion [#000000]the people[/#000000] [#000000]that can't afford the more expensive rods (and there is sales all the time on the more expensive) I don't feel that people should be close minded cause of their pocket book, and don't try to convince others that cheep is best Don't hate the player. I am the last one to critisize others for their preference. And if that is the only way you can get out and fly fish - is with a inexpensive rod, RIGHT ON![/#000000][/#ff0000]
The same as riding a Harley or a Moped, both will get the wind and bugs in your teeth. I know Scotty has heard me say that before, but, on another forum.
[#ff0000][#000000]More expensive rods are that for a reason. More pain staking time put into making them, therefore they are a better rod than a Wally World combo. Sure they will both catch fish so will a stick and fishing line and even a safety pin for a hook, but when you live to fish, is it wrong to want the best ?(at least to you).[/#000000][/#ff0000]
As far as best, everyone has a different cast so that is going to vary right down to the make of the rod.
I have several different rods, different makers, different size & weight and they are all my favorite for where I am going. Winston, Sage, Scott Eclipse, Orvis and a W.W. Griggs 6ft 3wt $29.00. With the exception of the Griggs, non of my rods retail for less than $375. But, I didn't pay that for them, even my Boo at $1600. didn't get rang up at full price.
In closing, the high price rods do make a difference, but you don't have to pay full price for it.
HFT probably still has some on sale.
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The same as riding a Harley or a Moped, both will get the wind and bugs in your teeth. I know Scotty has heard me say that before, but, on another forum.
[#ff0000][#000000]More expensive rods are that for a reason. More pain staking time put into making them, therefore they are a better rod than a Wally World combo. Sure they will both catch fish so will a stick and fishing line and even a safety pin for a hook, but when you live to fish, is it wrong to want the best ?(at least to you).[/#000000][/#ff0000]
As far as best, everyone has a different cast so that is going to vary right down to the make of the rod.
I have several different rods, different makers, different size & weight and they are all my favorite for where I am going. Winston, Sage, Scott Eclipse, Orvis and a W.W. Griggs 6ft 3wt $29.00. With the exception of the Griggs, non of my rods retail for less than $375. But, I didn't pay that for them, even my Boo at $1600. didn't get rang up at full price.
In closing, the high price rods do make a difference, but you don't have to pay full price for it.
HFT probably still has some on sale.
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