No.......they're just more expensive. Don't ask me why!
A $100.00 Cabela's rod would serve me just fine!
Haven't fished graphite in many years but I still have a couple out in the garage.
As I recall, a 7 1/2' 4 wt. from Cabela's. Paid $85.00 and it is pretty sweet for graphite.
The other is a very low end Orvis Green Mountain 8' for a 7 weight. Bought it for largemouth and it served me well!
Neither ever wore me out fishing them. There might be 3/4 oz difference in them and todays ultra, ultra, ultra, light carbon rods. And, these newer high end rods might let me make a more accurate 90' cast, but so what?
Another example of the pussification of America.
Last edited by bobbyg; 06-20-2011 at 10:44 PM.
When you can arrange your affairs to go fishing, forget all the signs, homilies, advice and folklore. JUST GO.