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CANEnABLE		#41	[url]	[-]
Posts: 22 01/22/2009 23:07	I respectfully defer to the gentleman from the "Show Me" state. "Kannscht du mekke fonge?"
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teter		#42	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1182 01/23/2009 00:57	I like to mix 'em up. I'll fish the old stuff. for a while, then switch to a new rod or two....sometimes in the same day. It's fun to compare the actions when you're fishing the same water with different rods. It's also fun to fish different water with the same rod. I came to the conclusion some time ago that today's rods are for the most part better made --I'm sure part of that is that the older rods I have are predominantly production rods. On the other hand, generally speaking, I like the somewhat slower, full-flexing action of my older rods. But sometimes, I iust like to pick up a lighter, more crisp rod from a new maker (of course, there are also slower rods made by new makers, and I have a couple of those that I like.) How's that for flip-flopping? The biggest draw for the older rods, of course, is the tradition, the heritage. Most of the modern rods, I believe, are based at least partly on the old tapers. That's pretty important to me, but I understand how it isn't that important to others, especially younger folks. Old and new -- like having antique table and chairs but a modern oven and stove, my wife would say. You can have both. Last Edited By: teter 01/23/2009 01:11. Edited 2 times.
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oldschoolcane	vintage cane	#43	[url]	[-]
Posts: 187 01/23/2009 11:46	Well.....I am preaching to the choir here but everyone has there own views - I'd prefer to fish my older cane rods versus the newest versions. Why not fish with a piece of history? I can't look at an older Edwards or Granger and not wonder what happened to the people that built that rod, what happened to the original owner of the rod? I think that prior to WWII, owning a Heddon Model 17 was a big deal and even today I appreciate the same rod. In a similar fashion, I now own my uncles Winchester Model 12, he was a market hunter and shot more quail and ducks with this gun than I'll ever carry home. Its been used so much there isn't any bluing left and the barrel is paper thin -theres no comparison between this shotgun and the newest Berretta's available now. But this gun can be found in many of the black and white photos of my uncle and I wouldn't part with it for anything. Tim Last Edited By: oldschoolcane 01/23/2009 11:51. Edited 1 time.
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steeldog94		#44	[url]	[-]
Posts: 126 01/25/2009 18:10	I like both classics and new rods for most of the reasons already discussed.
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Canewrap	Re: Old vs. New	#45	[url]	[-]
Posts: 81 01/26/2009 23:32	Well, its been great reading the mix of opinions and I don't disagree with the guys that love the oldies, no sir, not one bit. But, for me I've finally got a rod that I will fish most of the time. I started out building this rod 7 years ago and it took almost two years to finish it (stolen moments to work on it, is why so long). But, this rod has a lot of karma in it. My young son helped at times to do some sanding or help me with straightening strips, he was just curious what dad was doing. I spent a lot of short winter evenings straightening and planning to the sound of traditional Irish folk music playing softly in the background as snow settled softly to earth. When it was finished I had one of the most memorable fishing trips I've ever taken, after moving 800 miles for a new job. Then, just last year I broke the only tip I'd made for the rod and a friend, I only know from this forum, came to the rescue and made new tips for it, that turned out to be even better than my amateurish attempts. So, you see, even a new rod can develop history and become something of immeasurable value. Sincerely, Bill Walters
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teter		#46	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1188 01/26/2009 23:49	Great story, Bill.
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CANEnABLE		#47	[url]	[-]
Posts: 26 01/27/2009 00:09	Canewrap- Somewhat off topic, but did you ever listen to David Kincaid, The Irish Volunteer? CnA http://hauntedfieldmusic.com/Description.html
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oldschoolcane	new/old rods	#48	[url]	[-]
Posts: 188 01/27/2009 11:59	I agree with you Bill, even a newly built rod takes on real meaning when you've spent that kind of time in crafting it. Tim
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wb4tjh		#49	[url]	[-]
Posts: 465 01/27/2009 13:31	For the collector, I can well understand the desire for the older, classic rods. But I'm just a fisherman, and while I have owned a few of the older rods, I would rather put my wampum these days into the new age rods. The bamboo itself does not change, so you can have the benefit of the tapers of the old rods combined with the modern adhesives and finishes. That way, I can have the best of both worlds. It doesn't get any better from the perspective of a fisherman. I could never afford or justify the expense of a real Payne or Dickerson, but I can have a new version of either that casts and fishes just as well. Bill Anderson, Sarsota, Fl. "Bamboo is the Benchmark in flyrods". Last Edited By: wb4tjh 01/27/2009 13:34. Edited 1 time.
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