07-26-2011, 05:57 PM
We are talking about this on another forum.
The topic was about the new Sage "The One" rod. There was one post on this ridiculous thread that really hit the nail on the head.
You just said it Mac. Different type of fishing.
For my deep nymphing or fishing small streams where presentation means absolutely nothing, then YES you can go with a twig and string if you want.
But now you move up to technical rivers and even gin clear ponds...not to mention the famous Montana Gulpers that you need to be able to lay a tiny dry down so delicate at up to 60'.
Add to that, you need to be able to do this all day long.
That is where the upper end rods, the skilled craftsmen, the technology of not only new tapers but new material. Cost of living and there is your price.
Now keep in mind...that expensive rod can do the deep nymphing and small streams as well......
Come on, even spin and bait fishermen/women are spending more for GREAT gear. I am a true believer that it DOES mean you will catch more fish.
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The topic was about the new Sage "The One" rod. There was one post on this ridiculous thread that really hit the nail on the head.
You just said it Mac. Different type of fishing.
For my deep nymphing or fishing small streams where presentation means absolutely nothing, then YES you can go with a twig and string if you want.
But now you move up to technical rivers and even gin clear ponds...not to mention the famous Montana Gulpers that you need to be able to lay a tiny dry down so delicate at up to 60'.
Add to that, you need to be able to do this all day long.
That is where the upper end rods, the skilled craftsmen, the technology of not only new tapers but new material. Cost of living and there is your price.
Now keep in mind...that expensive rod can do the deep nymphing and small streams as well......
Come on, even spin and bait fishermen/women are spending more for GREAT gear. I am a true believer that it DOES mean you will catch more fish.
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