Re: Rod Comparisons
Try being honest with one of the shops. Go to the place with the Sage & Scott and decide which you like best. Then tell the shop that you would like to take it out to try against the Orvis & Winston. If you like theirs best they have a sale, and if not they have a customer that appreciated them. Maybe buy the reel and line from the shop that lets you take out a rod. If the 1st shop says no, then try the second. The worst thing that can happen is that they both say no. With the chance to sell a $400+ rod, you may be surprised.
My local shop ordered 3 different 3wt's for me to try. Good luck.
To Miss Nancy - She hated fishing, but loved a fisherman.