FarmerDave
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afishinado wrote:
There are boo rods out there that cast well and are works of art, but I prefer to fish lighter medium action rods for trout and faster rods for heavy freshwater or saltwater.
You would like the bamboo rod I rebuilt for trout. Fairly light for about a 5 wt and medium action. That is, if I hadn't broken it again. I have a new old tip section, but have to make time to redo it.
I'm more practical with my rod choices and view them less with romance and more as a tool. The more versatile the tool is in my hands and the more efficient and proficient I become with it, the better I like it.
I can certainly appreciated that. But if that was my only concern, I'd be using a spinning rod in most cases.
And what's up with wood handle inserts on graphite fly rods? If you are only interested in functionality, wouldn't graphite be a lighter material?
I appreciated craftsmanship. My furniture is real wood. Oh, I'm sure most plastic furniture would do the job and be lighter, but why?
I am currently using plastic (graphite) fly rods for now. Nothing against them. Very functional. I just like the feel and craftsmanship of the split cane rods.
BTW, I also prefer hickory handles on my log splitter. Had an 8 pounder with a fiberglass handle and it didn't last nearly as long. I switched back to a 6 pound and the hickory feels better, too.