On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:09:25 -0800, rw
wrote:



If you're reasonably handy and have some extra time, building a couple
of rods would make special gifts. It's not difficult at all. I've bought
nice kits at hookandhackle.com.


After more thought, I'm leaning away from building the rods.

Probably 50/50 chance of at least one of them being broken. I think I
want the convenience of being able to send off for repair/replacement
of the complete rod (not just the blank).

Right now, a pair of Sage Launch rods looks pretty good to me. But
I'll probably change my mind 3 times before placing an order.

Jim