Based on your comments below it sounds like you may be fishing Western
Rivers. In that case I would probably use a 8' 5 or 6 wt rod. Not so big
that you can't use it in tight places, but big enough to handle almost any
situation. There are several sources, both makers and dealers, that would
be glad to help you choose a rod that wouldn't "break the bank". Listed
below are a few places you can check out. In addition, I would post your
question on Clarks Classic Fly Rod Forum,
http://pub180.ezboard.com/bclarksclassicflyrodforum . You can get some good
advice, review postings of rods for sale, and ask any question that comes to
mind. Good Luck. Jim

Bamboo Rod Dealers

http://www.codella.com/
http://ronsrods.freeyellow.com/page12.html - Ron's Rods
http://www.bamboo-rods.com/

"Marshall Krasser" wrote in message
...
Hi all,

I tried a Google search on ROFF, and could not find a recent discussion
on this topic - so sorry if I am a broken record.

o.k., lets say you wanted to buy a "nice" bamboo rod without breaking the
bank,
where would you start? I just got back from the Orvis store and their
bamboo's
looked o.k. $1.8K [I would need to "schedule" an appointment to try one -
oh
Please!!!]. I looked at the Winston site {$2-3K Hmm, ouch?}. I am mainly
looking
for a good bamboo trout rod that will last me at least 40 more years

Warren, you had a nice one - but it was a custom build by a friend
correct? I'm not in a rush, but if I'm going to hit the '04 western
clave - I would like to have it for that trip. I'm guessing a 5 or 6 wt
would do. Length? I don't know 8-9 ft.

Any thoughts would be appreciated [did I actually say ANY?].

Thanks, M


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