tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918514418757933899.post3589620892150683255..comments2023-08-28T10:53:49.807-05:00Comments on The Classical Angler: My rod is better than your rod…Erik Helmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00727530868264488710noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918514418757933899.post-17767083423606640922011-05-17T01:17:47.878-05:002011-05-17T01:17:47.878-05:00I've always purchased the best rod I can. It p...I've always purchased the best rod I can. It pays off in the long run and there is a reason why some rods cost $200 and some cost $700Shanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12894367520145795648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918514418757933899.post-28686292518523284682011-02-22T02:42:02.318-06:002011-02-22T02:42:02.318-06:00Tony found the words... in Scotland where I fished...Tony found the words... in Scotland where I fished for some years more often than nowadays- we were often amused about how much emphasis Americans put on rods, and we were kidding by asking:"which rod" when someone had caught a fish. Of course we know there are historical/cultural reasons behind your trust in material and high tec outfit. But sometimes it seems to be more important for you to talk about tackle and tec than the smell of the meadow behind, the tease of the wind and the sense to be there...best wishes from old EuropeKurt Beckernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918514418757933899.post-19116725367204152472011-01-22T06:33:38.303-06:002011-01-22T06:33:38.303-06:00Hi Erik
Been off the blogging scene for a while - ...Hi Erik<br />Been off the blogging scene for a while - so it's good to catch up.<br /><br />I don't particularly care what kit others use as long as they don't impinge on others.<br /><br />My own experience is that too much emphasis on the technology can detract from the real business at hand - making the right fly move realistically at the right depth at the right time in the right location at the right speed.Tonyhttp://www.streamthought.org/journal/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918514418757933899.post-34137786391665361602011-01-19T18:41:27.366-06:002011-01-19T18:41:27.366-06:00Enjoyed reading your blog, thanks for fishing stor...Enjoyed reading your blog, thanks for fishing stories!Troutdawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05785673467710432254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918514418757933899.post-40466882507037763032010-12-19T15:08:27.898-06:002010-12-19T15:08:27.898-06:00I guess "comparing your rods" must be a ...I guess "comparing your rods" must be a guy thing. ;-)<br /><br />Well-written as always, Erik.SherriKayakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048322741221981598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918514418757933899.post-79405952533592832072010-12-13T09:26:00.730-06:002010-12-13T09:26:00.730-06:00Since the vast majority of rods available today ar...Since the vast majority of rods available today are very fine instruments, indeed, my belief is that there are very few poor rods, just rods that haven't found the proper line as of yet. The days of the <$200.00 rod being impossible to use are mostly gone. If you haven't bought a fast action saltwater stick to fish small spring creeks and your rod still doesn't seem to fish well, try different lines on it; both different tapers and different line weights. You might be pleasantly surprised.Jim Williamshttp://just-reels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918514418757933899.post-90616490161970445712010-12-09T19:09:16.105-06:002010-12-09T19:09:16.105-06:00Your rod IS better than mine... I just broke it fi...Your rod IS better than mine... I just broke it fishin in the snow. =)<br /><br />Found your blog today. I will "follow" along.<br /><br />The Average Joe Fisherman<br />http://averagejoefisherman.blogspot.com/Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17864199768693399223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918514418757933899.post-40394975606516287602010-12-04T16:18:25.137-06:002010-12-04T16:18:25.137-06:00Geesh! I am so tired of ranters that hate anyone w...Geesh! I am so tired of ranters that hate anyone with a premium rod, premium waders or a clean vest. Some critique big SUV's, license plates etc. Who cares? Just buy what you prefer and don't go nuts if someone spends more money. This is about fishing and it should be an enjoyable period of relaxation and appreciation of the water and woods. No need to begrudge others with different preferences for their hardware.trout funhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01399922032687285495noreply@blogger.com