Rod Considerations for Tube Use:

[flygoddess]

First off let me tell you, as far as NEW gear, my hubby builds beautiful Fly Fishing rods so I can tell you without a doubt, GOOD cork is almost impossible to find any more. You might see a good looking cork handle, but look closer you might see allot of fill which does fall out over time. This is true with ANY rod out there so think twice about a cork handle.

I have said this before and TD has tried to explain (and for the record I do know about spinning gear and have had some of the very high end).
In fresh water, I don't grab how water can hurt them. Salt yes, fresh no. Not even the moss in Strawberry concerns me. The bearings are sealed.
I agree with cleaning after each trip and maybe a little lube, but their too, I have found out over time, not all lube is the same.
But things do wear out from use and time.

If I were to buy a spinning outfit, I definitely would go with Ugly Stick.
I like the reputation, the light tip action and the construction.
If the gear you have right now, you feel is special and worth too much to replace, I would go with less expensive because you are in the middle of a lake and anything can happen.
My Brother lost a brand new rod/reel/line by turning around quick and bumping it out of the rod holder.

Good luck and keep us up to date on what you choose.
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