Quote Originally Posted by Jonezee
Ralph the Janitor. The Western Series is Graphite, not bamboo. Maybe something has changed, but I was told the graphite components are all Korean? I am sure you are correct about the Bamboo.
Jonezee, my humblest of apologies. The bamboo's are built in China, and you're most likely correct as to where the graphite rod are built/made/produced.
My younger brother had bought a 3w (I think it was the Western series too) at a fly show about 5 or 6 years ago along with the reel. Paid a decent price for it and he liked it a lot. It broke right above the grip. He got it replaced, broke it again. He got married, moved and can't find the pieces. He's now been moaning for 2 years now.