In an Orvis gifts catalog, I ran across a limited addition Orvis Flea bamboo rod outfit (with a Vom Hofe reel) for the meager sum of $8,500. The rod alone was only $3,950. Now I know it's not my money that someone would be spending on this, but...wow! I could get a Model 21 fully engraved S/S for that. Not that I could/would buy that either. And I already know your $39 Wal Mart rod is just as good. I was just curious how expensive they can go. Might make a fun thread.

BTW the rod has a down locking reel seat. Put that in your pipe and smoke it. Even if it is hand polished and engraved nickel silver.

Godspeed,

Bob Bolton