I was surprised when plastic rods hit the $1000 mark. Now there are two, on the list, topping $1300 :crazy: . Think I'll stick with Bamboo and Fiberglass ;). Don't know I still think when it comes to the performance testing categories that all the rods shouldn't be painted black and assigned a numbe...

Parachute Adams
Humpy
Elk hair Caddis
Stimulator
Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear

Looking back on my list, it appears I like dry flies
Pete

Now I understand the small print, on the bill, about a management surcharge Cool looking sock.

Pete

Good read. Felt the addiction right next to you on the water

Pete

WanderingBlues wrote:Say......... Isn't that the LA River as it runs thru downtown?

Hot Spotter!!!!!!

A real shootout is a blind shootout would entail painting all the rods black and testing them. Then you could judge the appearance on a new rod. I don't care what a tester says, we all have a bias toward a certain brand, color or something else that could influence the results no matter how small. B...

Way to go, you didn't disappoint. And at least you didn't buy a little trinket, you went the full monty . Now don't you need to buy a new reel and line for that gem?

Pete

Benny,
You take care of you and the box will take care of itself. We definitely care more about you than the box. Like Jim said go fishing and take some Benny time on the water.

Pete

Alright you bunch of smart :booty: . Tupperware rods do fit a small nitch in fishing such as saltwater and spinning gear :FISHING:. There in no way I would ever subject the beauty of Bamboo to saltwater :) . And that is the main purpose of this particular build saltwater. I do feel that my reel sele...

Sitting here thinking about the fly fishing toys I want this year. I know I don't need them and some are costly, but I still want them. Have my list what's on yours? Custom Sierra-net from Greg. FYI Greg, check will be in the mail after next payday. ;) Sage "One" 11'6" 7wt. switch rod...

Nobody is looking just go get it, you'll feel much better about yourself. You really don't expect a bunch of junkies to talk you out of it do you?

Pete

RichardCullip wrote:Thanks Midger. Now I will sleep better at night.

Ya I would of slept better until I saw fly addict's post. Now I don't feel so hot.

That is too cool. He may not remember his first fishing trip, but you sure will. Here's to many more trips in both your futures.

Pete

Bout time Guy.

Pete

Oh, Carolina Cherry where have you been all my life? I knew I loved the Cherry when I turned it for your reel seat and now I love it even more.

You are truly a master Artisan. I bow to your amazing talents.

Your have inspired me to head to the studio right now and work on Brad's rod.

Pete