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From: hammond@steinmetz.UUCP (Steve Hammond)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: Re: graphite fishing rods
Message-ID: <255@steinmetz.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 27-Aug-85 08:43:11 EDT
Article-I.D.: steinmet.255
Posted: Tue Aug 27 08:43:11 1985
Date-Received: Thu, 5-Sep-85 06:44:12 EDT
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Organization: GE CRD, Schenectady, NY
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> Graphite rods are no more sturdy than fiberglass.  The only
> advantage is that graphite is lighter than the same fiberglass
> rod.  If a few ounces is important to you in your fishing,
> then go with graohite.  Otherwise, stick to fiberglass for
> a less expensive rod.
> T. C. Wheeler

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The extra money spent on a graphite rod is well worth it.  I have
switched to graphite or graphite/boron mix for all my fishing
rods (casting, spinning, and fly fishing).  I find that besides
the decrease in weight there is an added sensitivity in the rod.
These new rods are a little stiffer but I like the backbone
that is provided.

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  Steve Hammond   arpa: hammond@GE   uucp: {...edison!}steinmetz!hammond