If someone asked me about a Sponsor's rod which I felt didn't add up to their quality, yes I would say so.

If you do a search on this board, you will find I said exactly the same thing about the Winston Boron two years ago.

It is really simple, just tell the truth.

Now, let me say this, I have the ability to cast or own any rod I choose. There are obvious differences in rods, and I have for the past ten years been pushing the rod industry to produce better rods for the entry level fisherman. They have done a marvelous job of doing just that.

I do feel that Orvis and Winston are not producing the best product they can - especially at that price range. If you would like a rant, I could go into the 2 new 'entry' level rods Winston brought to the show. They do not in any way live up to the Winston name.

As for companies who are not Sponsors on FAOL, there are some who are not here by
OUR choice. If you are in doubt about any
company who is not here, contact me by email.

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LadyFisher, Publisher of
FAOL