"Fred Lebow" wrote in message
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There are VERY few $10,000.00 bamboo rods. I have quite a collection of
rods, from both Paynes, Garrison, etc., and no single rod is worth that
solely as a rod (i.e., without any provenance). In fact, even if one
simply wanted to spend that, they would be hard-pressed to do so, and
chances are it would be a rod better suited to a museum than a stream.
Sincerely
Fred

Pretty well said Fred,
Have you read Garrison's book, A Master's Guide to Building a Bamboo
Fly Rod? Everett was quite an interesting fellow, structural engineer before
rodsmith.
I see the last Winston rod from the boo boys is up for sale with a $15k,
asking price.
I was wondering what you think of the Payne tapers as opposed to the
Garrison Tapers? I have a Gary Howells 8'6" 4oz. and really enjoy casting
the soft action.
btw, also thought Black's book was well done.
fwiw,
-tom