Well I went and done it. One of our foster boys, who has never fly fishd, and has no parents has now been out twice with me. First trip we used Bamboo of course and the second I let him use my HI glass. Yes glass, but its an older one and is a sweet caster. Hes been having a total blast. I had an older South Bend composite which isnt too bad a caster but its only 6ft. Bamboo Mike has an older HI glass for 25.00. He is now trying to earn the money to get it I TOLD YA-A MONSTER!!!! Its been just as much fun for me as him. Next trip out Ill try and get some pics of a new fly flinger