01-28-2009, 10:56 PM
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Great rods are not always expensive
As you’ll read here, you don’t have to spend upwards of $600 to get a great fly rod. Yes, the best are going to set you back that much, but there are some surprisingly good rods out there that sell for one-third to one-half as much! You might have to lower your expectations about the quality of the cork grip or the overall finish, guides and reel seat, or possibly accept the fact that you’ll have to buy a rod case if you want one, (TFO rods).
And again, this is done by a Yellowstone outfit.
Another thing to remember is ASIAN rods are built off of US designers Tapers. In fact I know for a fact, allot of USA rod companies have to keep strict confidence on anything new as if the Asians do find out they WILL use it. Then they are made in an assembly line by some people that probably don't even know what they are other than their job.
USA rods are built buy Craftsmen/women.
There is some nice (Key word) NICE feeling rods from Asia and inexpensive...but they are not the same!
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Great rods are not always expensive
As you’ll read here, you don’t have to spend upwards of $600 to get a great fly rod. Yes, the best are going to set you back that much, but there are some surprisingly good rods out there that sell for one-third to one-half as much! You might have to lower your expectations about the quality of the cork grip or the overall finish, guides and reel seat, or possibly accept the fact that you’ll have to buy a rod case if you want one, (TFO rods).
And again, this is done by a Yellowstone outfit.
Another thing to remember is ASIAN rods are built off of US designers Tapers. In fact I know for a fact, allot of USA rod companies have to keep strict confidence on anything new as if the Asians do find out they WILL use it. Then they are made in an assembly line by some people that probably don't even know what they are other than their job.
USA rods are built buy Craftsmen/women.
There is some nice (Key word) NICE feeling rods from Asia and inexpensive...but they are not the same!
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