Sorry to hear about the rod. I think you would like the action of a silver label mid flex rod. You can cast them at the bellevue store I hear.
If you are not adverse to shopping online. I just bought a 9'6" 7wt here with no problems (or tax): http://bluequillangler.com/store/flyfishing_rods.html They are having big sales on the silver labels as well as the tridents. I have only fished the rod a couple times but really like it. happy hunting, -sean [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > 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
