10-11-2002, 01:44 AM
Hey you guys are great! I didn't post my pereference for fish because I wanted objective opinions on rods. I have no shortage of rods hangin on the wall in the basement. It's just that out of all of them there is only 3 that I ever use. My old glass rod by far has been my favorite. I use it for Trout, Bass, Walleye, and what ever eles may snatch that hook. I have several Heavy rods but since returning to Utah I have little use for them. I don't expect I'll be getting into and Albacore or deep water Cod here. I was considering going graphite, but it was interesting to find out that they may shatter in the cold. I spend a lot of time on Strawberry in the fall and winter. I stop gong when the lake freezes and I can no longer get on it. My glass is a Medium action but it leans to the light side of things. Its a blast for most everything I catch, but I am getting concerned about it's well being. The last thing I want this fall is to hook into that 15 pound bow and have my rod snap!
Now that 250 price range would have me sleeping outside for the next few months! She just got over me buying the little ford ranger 2 years ago LOL. I like my warm bed and my bed warmer so I will have to look at rods less than 100 bucks and hope she never ask how much!
Here's what I decided so far, I'm going to a 6'6" maybe a 7 footer as I have and use a couple of short rods (under 4 foot). Leaning real hard to stay with the glass but a composite may do the trick if it feels good. I don't remember who suggested Wade at Anglers Inn, but which Anglers would that be? I'm closer to Utah County than to SLC. Though I go to SLC more often that i do Utah Co. I prefer cork grips for a whole lot of reasons, the most important is the feel I get from them. I am also leaning to a med/heavy rod this time. But a good med would be just fine also.
Thanks again for all the advice, I didn't think this would be such a big can of worms, but it has been informative so well worth it.
Marty
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Now that 250 price range would have me sleeping outside for the next few months! She just got over me buying the little ford ranger 2 years ago LOL. I like my warm bed and my bed warmer so I will have to look at rods less than 100 bucks and hope she never ask how much!
Here's what I decided so far, I'm going to a 6'6" maybe a 7 footer as I have and use a couple of short rods (under 4 foot). Leaning real hard to stay with the glass but a composite may do the trick if it feels good. I don't remember who suggested Wade at Anglers Inn, but which Anglers would that be? I'm closer to Utah County than to SLC. Though I go to SLC more often that i do Utah Co. I prefer cork grips for a whole lot of reasons, the most important is the feel I get from them. I am also leaning to a med/heavy rod this time. But a good med would be just fine also.
Thanks again for all the advice, I didn't think this would be such a big can of worms, but it has been informative so well worth it.
Marty
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