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For $999 (Solid Built) or $1295 (Hollow Built), I would definitely look into AJ Thramer rods. He is a master, and the rods are just gorgeous! They are all hand-built by him. He is a very well-known...

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I started with a Catalina 25 Swing Keel. She was one hell of a boat! Enjoy your 27. Remember, the costs only go up and up with bigger boats!

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I have an Orvis Battenkill Mid-Arbor, an Abel Super 5, a G-Loomis Adventure, & a Galvan Torque. I love them all equally (I've heard you are not supposed to favor one child over the others) :wink: ....

I bought a bamboo rod from maker Randy Brewer out of Eugene, Oregon. Visit his site at www.brewerbamboorods.com His tapers are copies of Young, Garrison, Granger, Dickerson, & Thomas. I am extremely...

I have a GLoomis Adventure 5, and the Orvis Batenkill Mid-Arbor. I like the Orvis a little better, and it is probably worth the extra $30. The build quality is definitely better than the Loomis. I...

DeaDrift: You might look into joining a local FF club, if you have access to one. They can be a wealth of info! Keep coming back to this site, also. The folks here always offer advice freely!! :lol:

My first rod was a Elkhorn 9' 5WT. I love that rod, although it doesn't get fished as often anymore. It is a very nice casting rod! I've let other very experienced FF cast it, and they were all...