Tony, "Just enjoy what you have." is a great recipe to make a happy life. The story is great and I feel the same. Most of the fancy stuff we do not need and I'm sure it does not add any value to my fishing. For sure, there are some things worth the extra money. >From my point of view: Hackle, vises, Fly-Lines, tippet materials, reels-if you need the drag, and probably some others. Depends on your milage. On my rods I look for the grip, sometimes for the reel-seat and for the guides. On the other hand: For me it is more satisfying to catch/play a fish on a rod I build myself than on a high end rod. Thanks for sharing the story Rene
-----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht----- Von: Tony Spezio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> An: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Datum: Sonntag, 3. M�rz 2002 16:37 Betreff: Re: [VFB] Rods -> Rodbuilding >Rene, >I am a position to cast a lot of rods and I make a good number of rods. What I >can say is, if the rod suits someone then that would be the rod that is best for >them. An example, I had a husband and wife student that came out with 800.00 >rods they bought for themselves. Will not mention brand names here. They were >just starting out. Had one heck of a time trying to teach them to cast. The >husband asked about my rod and how easy I was casting it and wanted to try it. >In a few minuets he was putting out a real nice line ( catching trout too). My >rod was a no name blank that had cheap hardware on it. It is my " throw in the >boat" rod. I have a total of 18.00 in that rod and it is my favorite rod. I was >able to get a couple more blanks like that and made them both rods. The high >priced rods stay in the cases. I do have some quality rods but don't use them. >I can't see having a rod that can cast 100' when you are fishing a river that is >35' across or not have the ability to cast the 100' if you wanted to. >It seems that people are apologizing for not having high priced rods. Fish with >what feel best for you and enjoy it instead worrying about the high price rod >you have and might put a scratch on it. >If a person has a desire for a fancy rod and can buy one then do so. Just enjoy >what you have. >Tony [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
