On Thu, 22 Mar 2007 16:05:35 -0400, Vladimir L.
wrote:

Mike,

Thank you very much for the quick and comprehensive information.
And because you just mentioned homemade rod building I have another
question. Is it true that the length of the rod have relatively no
impact on the length of the total shot and that the shorter rod is
preferable in the most circumstances.

Oh, Lordy, Lordy...OTOH, give credit where it's due...if anyone ought to
know a bunch of stuff about short rods, it's Mikey...

What is your favorite rod?

I'd suggest whatever's on special offer down at the train station...