Fair answers. I would add that I enjoy playing a fish with a cane rod better than graphite. There is a difference there, too. I have and use both. I don't fish bamboo longer than 7 1/2 or 8 feet long. For the longer and/or heavier line rods, I'll stick to graphite. For the shorter, lightish line rods, I like cane. See? As has already been said, it's a personal choice. Haven't fished glass in ages, so I can't comment on that. They are all fun, ya know?

Chuck