11-24-2008, 09:46 PM
I would like to answer this in more detail, but I will keep it short.
IF you are not sure this is what you want, then by all means experiment with it. BUT, it works two ways. It is like buying a set of WALLY WORLD tools or SNAP-On both will do the job, but one is made allot better.
I learned many years ago with old heavy bamboo and seriously hated it. I prefered the old spinning outfit because of weight and length.
Later I received a NAME BRAND out-fit and have NEVER GONE BACK.
Same is true with my guitars. Started off with a cheap one with strings an inch off the fret board. I learned, but it was twice as long and %$#% on the fingers.
There is some truth to you get what you pay for.
NOW, on the other hand. If you are fishing for TROUT (you didn't say what species you are targeting) the LINE, and FLY is the most important thing.
A good rod will help you deliver the fly better.
For $40. I say try it, but take into account what I said and have an open mind about upgrading.
The more experienced you get you will feel the difference. But then again, I fish an EAGLE CLAW @ $14. LOL BUT, it cast like crap...okay for stillwater.
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IF you are not sure this is what you want, then by all means experiment with it. BUT, it works two ways. It is like buying a set of WALLY WORLD tools or SNAP-On both will do the job, but one is made allot better.
I learned many years ago with old heavy bamboo and seriously hated it. I prefered the old spinning outfit because of weight and length.
Later I received a NAME BRAND out-fit and have NEVER GONE BACK.
Same is true with my guitars. Started off with a cheap one with strings an inch off the fret board. I learned, but it was twice as long and %$#% on the fingers.
There is some truth to you get what you pay for.
NOW, on the other hand. If you are fishing for TROUT (you didn't say what species you are targeting) the LINE, and FLY is the most important thing.
A good rod will help you deliver the fly better.
For $40. I say try it, but take into account what I said and have an open mind about upgrading.
The more experienced you get you will feel the difference. But then again, I fish an EAGLE CLAW @ $14. LOL BUT, it cast like crap...okay for stillwater.
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