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Post by carrondam on Apr 28, 2006 16:19:27 GMT -5
sage v loomis like scotland england fishermen scotland like sage so far in front
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Post by Daver on Apr 28, 2006 16:21:03 GMT -5
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Post by The Bear on Apr 28, 2006 17:00:54 GMT -5
I have tried both Loomis and Sage rods and cannot bring myself to part with a months mortgage payment on a rod ,I have Bloke and Greys rods and i am very happy with them ,the Bloke incidently is the best rod i have used 10 ft xl50 #7 .Its all about what you are happy with and what you are happy paying for a rod it doesn't make you a better angler by having an expensive rod just better off or foolish imho.
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Post by skinhead on Apr 28, 2006 17:19:52 GMT -5
At the shekels mentioned within this thread, why not go the custom built route?
You can select the blank, action, fittings and finish and have a one off that you would have no wish to part with.
Why follow the crowds?
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Post by alan on Apr 28, 2006 17:50:47 GMT -5
'Skinhead' you are right if you want no resale value, except: who's blank do you choose?
I guess we should all know that whilst virtually all blanks are produced in the far east for £5 to £15! The big difference is how the rod is built! If you cross over to the coarse rods and speak ith the 'VERY BEST' Match Waggler anglers (300+lbs of Carp on a rod in 6 hours is no mean feat) they will tell you that only the Carbotec will do. Yes Preston Innovations made the 'Barbon Active" Look Alike - but the builders did not understand that a blank has a spine!
So back to the real world. If you look for a 'Cheap' loomis or Sage on Ebay the first warning on a cheapie will be about the build.
If you like Levi jeans, Sage/Loomis etc, Bolle, Harrods and Fortnum's - get ready to pay for the label: if you don't / or can't Please leave alone those that can and Vice Versa!!!
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