Jeff: Thanks.. They are building a new Bass Pro Shop Super Store near Me 9I
think it is going to be like 75,000 sq ft or some huge amount.. They should
have rods like this for ppl to try right??? Hopefully it will be open soon,
Chuck
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Frye" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 9:32 AM
Subject: Re: [VFB] Buying a Flyrod Online
Chuck, try to get a Temple Fork Lefty Kreh
Professional series in your hands to see what you
think. This is by far the most popular rod used by the
members of my local club. At $129, it is arguably the
most bang for the buck in the marketplace. Paired with
a good line and an a decent reel, you can have a
terrific outfit for less than $250. I think that there
is actually a package that is sold for less than $200
featuring the Temple Fork. Try Yagers Flies on the net
for info on that.
--- Chuck Alexander
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Folks:This is sorta hypothetical but here goes..One
of these days I'd like to get myself (or maybe my
wife or kids will get it for me) a good , quality
fly rod (and reel)..My question is, if you have
never tried a certain rod, how on earth could you
ever order one online and get what you want??? My
case in point is that I have four "cheap",
"Inexpensive" whatever word you want to use 5 wt
rods...All say 5wt, yet a cpl are as stiff and heavy
as a 2 by 4..(and they both say MEDIUM action) One
is limber as a wet noodle. (and I cannot cast a fly
that weighs over 1/10,000th of an ounce with this
one)..Then the one I use is "Just right".. VERY
lightweight..I can cast flies from a #18 Midge, to a
Size #2 or so bass bug. Pretty slow action, it's
just what I like.. Course it's what I am most used
to also... Thing is, if one were gonna order a rod
online, are you "shooting in the dark"??? If you
have never actually tried out a certain rod???? If I
ever do get the money to buy such a rod, i think
I'll take the time to drive to Birmingham or Atlanta
to "try before I buy", but what if I couldn't make
it to one of those places???? Thanks, Chuck
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