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rw · April 26th, 2006, 05:23 AM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly

wrote:
Not sure how you reach your conclusion based on my post. I've fly
fished before (several times) and have enjoyed it immensely. I did not
say I *wanted* to buy more than one rod. I posted to get some opinions
from people who, I assume (correctly in most cases) know what they are
talking about. The discussion has been very helpful (with the
occassional side-track).

I asked because unlike bait and spin casting (which I have done for
several decades) I know little about fly rods. I typically bring with
me 3-4 rods and a similar number of reels when fishing for muskie,
bass, etc. I just am not familiar enough with fly fishing to be able
to predict whether having a spare rod matters. But, like I said, the
posts have helped me come to a decision.

Ross

I think you should buy as many fly rods as you can possibly afford, if
it makes you happy. :-)

Willi's post was meant, I think, to bring a little perspective to the
discussion. Fly fishing isn't about the gear (except for some misguided
fools). The gear is a means to an end. A decent five-weight rod and a
decent reel and a decent line should take you very far in Montana this
year. The gear is the least of your problems.

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