Bamboo rod question

"Marshall Krasser" wrote in message
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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

there are any number of fine bamboo rod makers who sell rods and won't break
the bank so to speak.

I've not been in the buying mode that I was a few years ago so I am not
current on the latest prices and models but when I see a used Mauer or
Shoeder rod, I take an interest and try to obtain them. AJ Thramer makes a
very fine impregnated rod for under $1,000. There's alway ebay just be
careful what you're bidding on.

A good reference point for new and used cane rod prices can be found at
http://ronsrods.freeyellow.com/page16.html