There was a time when things were perhaps more simple. When a rod was purchased for its quality and beauty, not how lenient the lifetime waranty was. Many can argue about the beauty of modern rods, but nothing compares to hand made bamboo. Off to give the Soeffker a workout.
Not long ago I signed up for the Carp Slam here in Denver under the advice of one particular Michael Gracie. As a casual carp fisherman I figured it was worth the price of admission and that I could learn from someone of Mr. Gracie’s stature, a slam veteran for several years. What should not …