Blue gills ?

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[size 1][/size]Birddogwi wrote:
[size 1]The older graphite rod I have has such a small handle its uncomfortable to hold and the two I recieved from my grandfather a number of years ago (1ea glass/graphite) are either heavy or the same handle size situation.. [/size]
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[#0000ff][size 1]Sporting goods stores carry a stretch wrap material for wrapping handles of rackets. I wrapped some on the cork handle of my fly rod and it worked well for making the rod feel better in my hand. However, I am always setting my rod handle in the water while stream fishing. The tape that comes with the wrap is not water proof tape so it comes off after a while. Since you are going for blue gil you probably are not going to be laying the rod down in the water so it should not be a problem.[/size]
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[size 1]But if you have the 150 bucks to spend and you don't have all the other misc stuff that comes with the rod and reel I think the Cabela's deal would be the ticket. You will enjoy that rod better than the old fiberglass and graphites you already have. Especially an old fiberglass. [/size]
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[size 1]Now if you have an old bamboo. That may be another matter. It may be worth some money. An old boo rod could get you that $150. Some of the famous old boo rods sell for thousands of dollars.[/size][/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff][size 1]Old fiberglass rods are worth sentimental value only. I don't think that old graphite rods have appreciated any but they might one of these days. Not old enough yet.[/size][/#0000ff]
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