12-18-2005, 12:22 AM
I agree with Ash on being sure what you are getting. I bought a Silver Label kit (Orvis) for $149.00. No warrenty on the rod however, but the price at the time was right. I asked a friend if he would put it together for me (Lone Palm). He builds alot of rods. He said that the guides and the tip were junk and replace them with good ones (cost about $35. ). Plus I bought another blank kit for him in payment of building it. I am not saying that I paid full price for the kit, but, joe blow off the street would have.
For a good name brand blank you are still going to be paying for it.
YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!
However, the rod he made for me is beautiful and customized. I feel that, that is why most people build rods (customized and personal) but to think of building one to save money needs another look. Cost might be less but, don't forget time.
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For a good name brand blank you are still going to be paying for it.
YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!
However, the rod he made for me is beautiful and customized. I feel that, that is why most people build rods (customized and personal) but to think of building one to save money needs another look. Cost might be less but, don't forget time.
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