04-22-2006, 04:31 PM
I have a custom made St Croix Avid. It appears to be just like a factory made rod except it has a wood handle. I don't know what kind of wood it is but it is very light ( I don't notice the difference in wt from cork if there is any). It was billed by the maker as being more sensative than cork and I believe it is. It sure looks nice and casts sweet. The only complaint that I have is that I think cork would be a little more comfortable on my hand on long casting days.
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