Quote Originally Posted by AgMD
The 9' rod is for Atlantic Salmon. I hope to be throwing #2 salmon hooks all day long for a week or so. That is a lot of casting. Cork has a bit of "give" that cushions the hand. The birch seemed a bit too firm for this particular rod. The rod I am thinking about is a 3 piece SB Doublebuilt bamboo rod which has a grip turning to grey dust. It is rather stiff for its weight. My guess it is a 5 or 6 wt. I would expect to use this rod on the local trout streams and if the grip is a bit firm it probably will not matter for a few hours fishing.
AgMD
I see. Thanks for explaining.

Tyler