Mike: I guess since you made this statement, I take it that graphite ferrules casts farther that metal ones??? I never thought about this but it makes sense... Also, How do I know the difference between a good rod and a bad one... I mean... You lay two rods side by side, take the label off them. Both have the same (looking) cork handle. Both are made of graphite.. Both appear to be well made, with things like the thread holding on the ferrules looks good, and very even etc etc ... One has a price tag of 59.95.. the other has a tag of 599.95... How does a novice like me, just looking at magazines choose??? They all "claim" to be the "best" in the ads... The shows were mentioned, but the nearest toi Me are Atlanta and Birmingham, and I hate all the traffic (I've been out in the sticks sooo long a three car jam scares Me LOL)..But what I mean, is, other that the "name brand" and you are paying for that companies million dollar ad campaigns, is there REALLY and big differences???? This is for anybody who can answer it, and I sure appreciate any and all help, cause I'm toooo 'po to play "hit or miss" with buying rods...Thanks, Chuck
> Fenwick at the time was one of the better fly rods available (fiberglass > anyway) and one of the very first to get rid of that nasty metal > ferrule.
