Welcome and hope you both get a chance to post some of your adventures.

I wonder how this will affect the saltwater sportfisherman?

I guess it gets to the point of fishing for sport vs. taking a finned "Betsy the cow" trout to the dinner table. I am not trying to put down this style of fishing because I do see value in getting kids, families to the great great outdoors instead of sitting in front of the boob tube or Xb...

Time to tie me a couple dozen brown crystal chenille Kern Candies....

For test purposes only of course....Now where can I get me a catapult?

Yep...Like what Pete said.
Fiberglass can have a lower Modulus of Elasticity than Bamboo, i.e. It can be more Noodley than bamboo.

I did observe that catching larger fish (or spunky little ones) the rod helped in absorbing the shock of the fish taking off protecting the tippet from breaking with the lighter tippet materials, a definite plus in my book. Agreed. Its like the fish takes you along for the ride. :) If you like the ...

Jim,
DANG! I wish I was free to go for this one. Does anyone ever record these events?

Thanks for posting this.

depends on the water...Lake or river? I would say a waterlogged adams.... It can handle both a lake or stream...Clip off some hackle to sink more.

High country lake would be the sparkly emerger Dave (WatchingtheWater) ties.

Travis,
Welcome!

Here are a couple of sites that will perk your interest.

http://stevenojai.tripod.com/

http://garybulla.com/

If you have any questions, post it and you will get some great answers...

I am going to see how the Medalist looks on the SLT...Old School...

Sent to Jons Paypal. Thank you guys for doing this one more time...

Nice Reels...

I think its the same thing with the car rims nowadays...All Rim and no rubber.

Its that bling factor.

Nice Shots and welcome!

Congrats to you and the Mrs.! Sure looks sunny!