This is my first post, although I have gleaned lots of helpful infomation from this BB. I sent this e-mail to Ron at Hook & Hackle. He asked if I would share it on this site. So here is is...


Ron,

I want to say thank you for selling a great product. I bought a Forecast Rod kit (7.5 ft, 3wt) and finished it before leaving for trout fishing in the Black Hills of South Dakota. I used the rod for the first time there; and I even caught a nice little rainbow with it. I love this rod. It is so responsive, easy to cast, and beautiful!

My other rod is one I bought from Cabela's. This new rod makes the Cabela's rod feel like a dud.

Here is a picture of me and my new rod in front of our cabin at Happy Trails Cabins in Silver City, SD.

Craig Miller
Remsen, Iowa