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... On Wed, 7 Mar 2007 09:

I can direct you right to a rod: call Len Codella at Codella's
(www.codellas.com), explain your situation, and ask him what he'd
recommend in something fishable under 500USD, preferably under 300, and
if you feel OK with some rewrapping, etc., ask about "project rods."
Talk with him and _listen_ to what he has to say. If something he
recommends fits the fishing you intend, give him your CC number and wait
for a package. Will this be the absolute least-expensive way to go?
Nope. But I'd offer that what you'd get in both rod and knowledge will
be worth it. And for the record, I have nothing whatsoever to do with
or gain from anyone buying from him. By the same token, I don't offer a
guarantee on his behalf either. IME, he simply has a good reputation
and knows his gear. IMO, you'll not find a "sleeper," but you'll get a
fair dealer/market price on an accurately-represented rod.

If that isn't an option with which you're comfortable, maybe Wayne K.,
Charlie Wilson, or another ROFFian bamboo'er might agree to make a
recommendation/selection on your behalf on eBay or such. I would not
agree to do so because I've suggested it.

Thanks very much


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Fred