Hi all, I would like your advice. Last summer, while fishing the pocket
water in the upper Sauk River, I clumsily stepped on a roundish boulder that
was as slippery as a greased bowling ball,did a half pirouette, went
airborne,and did a pratfall in shallow water that would have made the Three
Stooges envious. I climbed out on the bank with a very wet behind and a
couple of bumps and bruises but worst of all, I had splintered my beloved,
old, ( 30 + years ) Orvis, Performer rod. It had that rather moderate, full
flex action that was easy to cast and it came alive with a fish on, even a
small one . It was a 9 foot, 2 piece, 6 weight that I used for everything
from rivers and small streams to the alpine lakes. I'd like to replace it
with a similar type rod. My budget tells me that I shouldn't spend more than
about $250 or so. Also, I like the 25 year warranty that some rod makers
offer. I've been considering rods from the Orvis Silver Label series;
Cabela's PT series; and St. Croix Legend, Avid, Imperial, or Pro Graphite so
far. Any recommendations from you experts out there would be most
appreciated. Thanks! Bob Martin
