Because of the low-medium price market place that St.Croix (made in USA) is
in, they have probably been more negatively effected by the import rods than
Sage.

--
Bill Kiene

Kiene's Fly Shop
Sacramento, CA, USA
www.kiene.com

"George Cleveland" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 5 Jan 2004 17:14:56 -0700, Warren wrote:

wrote...
I would guess that nearly every shop carries at least one line of
imported
rods. Redington is a good example. Temple forks are stirring a lot
of
interest. they are the rods that are selling in this downturn

That trend doesn't seem to be very widespread up here yet. I know of
one shop that carries Redington and another that carries St Croix.
All the others have only high $ name brand rods. Not much of a
selection for seven fly shops.....
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Harumph!!! St.Croix rods are not imported. Unless you consider Wisconsin a
foreign country (Jeff, stay out of this.). The only reason they cost less
is because us Cheeseheads aren't afraid of doing a little work.

g.c.