"Wolfgang" wrote in message
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"Wayne Knight" wrote in message
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"Wolfgang" wrote in message
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Others may disagree.


Has that ever happened?

Not yet........but I figure it's inevitable.

Wolfgang


O.K., fearing the wrath of such a fine scholar...I think the difference in
rods for Steelhead (for me) was flexibility. Again my experience is
limited, but that's what seemed to help me get some fish to net. Those
things (the Steelies) are incredible and test every inch of tackle from end
to end. Not just any rod did it for me, I had some thick stick thing that
I could hook'em with, but, couldn't beat em. One of those basic 9.5 St.
Croix steelhead rods made a heck of a difference. I think it's important
to note that for a fish like this, the reel does make an incredible
difference, especially the drag.

Mike