I haven't owned a bamboo rod in years, I'm too clumsy to fish one.
Makes not one iota of difference to me whether they are called plastic, synthetic, carbon fiber (or fibre) with a splash of resin, Fiberglas™, or composite.
I haven't owned a bamboo rod in years, I'm too clumsy to fish one.
Makes not one iota of difference to me whether they are called plastic, synthetic, carbon fiber (or fibre) with a splash of resin, Fiberglas™, or composite.
And in your scenario, I'm 100% in agreement. Playful ribbing between friends is one thing; in fact it's a great thing - basically one of the tenets of "man code."Originally Posted by Zac Sexton
I fish both plastic and bamboo rods.
My tenkara rods are plastic and really some of my favorites...
There are a lot of things I do or say in life that don't make a lot of sense, I do think it is a bit misleading to some, I'm ok with that.
Plastic rods taught me how to fish and respect bamboo.
Plastic plastic plastic, it doesn't sound bad to me.
For me it's a term.
I'm me, I don't think I am better than you, I'm just me.
I fish both plastic and bamboo.
It has! Well, kinda...Originally Posted by Zac Sexton
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Theo
Plastic is an inaccurate and derogatory term.
jeepster
i find its use shallow and pedantic...
Theo: Thanks for the recommendation of the book--I just ordered it! Now I can see what anglers are like that use plastic rods :twisted:
I found a copy, shipped to me for $6.
Looks like a interesting angle on our topic.
I just bought a plastic tenkara rod for myself and I am about to finish making a bamboo rod for a friend.
The guys that I admire (from afar) all use the term "plastic" for plastic rods. They use the term like many of you describe it here, I'm ok with that too.
Plastic rods are not a bad choice in my view, especially those that collapse.
One of my favorite plastic rods of all time is a Sage LL389-3, Jeepster hates his...
Anyway, here is my latest plastic rod.
? Length: 3.3m (10.82') ? ? collapsed size of 58.5cm (23.11") 7 sections
Weight 65g (2.29oz) ? ? Tip diameter 0.8mm / butt diameter 10.5mm
? Carbon 79.6% ~ Glass 20.4%
18th Century English Clobbered Blue and Orange 7.5ā€¯ Sauce Boat On Stand With lid
$325.00
12 inches Canal Boat Porthole Window Glass-Nickel Finish Ship Window Wall Window
$37.80
Silver-Plated Gravy Boat With Tray
$14.99
Vintage Group Of Brass Random Nautical, Boat Accessories
$60.00
Antique Estate Ship Boat Nautical Compass
$49.99
Antique 1930 Evinrude boat motor, 2 cylinder, 2 HP, Model is Fold Light
$400.00
Nautical Antique Brass Porthole 12 inch Ship Boat Window & Wall Porthole Decor
$39.99
Antique GORHAM Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Gravy Sauce Boat Pourer RARE FIND
$700.00
Compatible Outboard Propeller Aluminium Boat Propeller
$62.99
Brass Porthole Window Boat Porthole Window Door Window Glass Porthole
$108.00
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