Dear Board,

Does anybody here own one and if so what is you opinion of the rod? I'm am looking for a relatively inexpensive 7 foot 3 or 4 weight rod and I can pick up one of these for $ 89.00 brand new, but if I'm not going to like the rod the price means nothing.

My only experience with Cortland rods is with their CL and GRX rods, both of which I thought were decent rods for the money, and both are $ 100 or less. The Endurance was a new rod for 2006 and listed for around $ 140- $ 150 so I find it strange that somebody is blowing them out already.

If you don't own the exact rod I am asking about but you have some experience with the Endurance rods please feel free to share that information. I'm trying to get a feel for if I'll be wasting my money or not.

Please don't suggest casting the rod, I'd love to be able do that but it really isn't an option in this case unless I drive to Cortland NY to try one, no local shops that I am aware of carry this particular model.

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

Best Wishes,
Avalon