Okay, I've sat out of this long enough . Besides as those of you who know
me, I just can't help stir the s#$t pot once in a while.

To Who Cares: Why in the world would you come on this forum and pose a
question ,if you were not ready to deal with the honest ,unbaised opinions
that gather here?

And yes Calif. Bill , Opinions are like a%*holes. We all have them , "and"
yes in general they all stink. Doesn't mean you or I ,or even Craig is
wrong.

On the fly, nice reply to Calif. Bill, there Craig ! I remember when your
reply might have been different!

Okay, So now it's on to "my" opinion!
The problem with most segmented rods as Craig pointed out is in the ferrules
, or spigots that hold them together.
Most manufactured rods "there's that word again" are not fitted with tight
enough tolerances. Sorry, but this is where a custom rod will again show
distinct differences . I remember my 1st 2pc Shakespeare spinning rod. It
quickly became a one pc. For the very reasons that Craig stated.

Bill said"Not everyone needs or requires the top of the line rod or boat.
Some have to justify expenditures."

To me that is an attempt at self-justification. Sorry Bill no offense meant!
But as some of you that know me well, know that I don't have a money tree in
the back yard.
Yet I have top of the line equipment. Some of you know how well I
barter...........hehehe!

So, if you want good tools , don't expect to find them at the local Wally
World .with the exception of Al!
Finally if you have a two piece rod that has gotten a bit sloppy. E-mail me
I will gladly tell you how to make those ferrules and spigots snug again.


--
D. Norton
Millennium Rods
"G. M. Zimmermann" wrote in message
...
For me, any rod over 5' long has to be a two piece (I have a 9' fly rod
thats a
3 piece) I really haven't had much trouble with 2 piece rods, but the
best one
piece rod in the world isn't worth a hill of beans if I cant fit it in the
car
to take it fishing.

-Zimmy