Originally Posted by
RenoLipRipper
I have to agree with all the previous reasons posted also. I have a friend who started out building rods as a hobby. Now, over the past 5+ years I think he has built over 2,000. He builds fly, salt water spin and anything else for many people. It is still part time for him. No way a factory rod can have the detail and he is very meticulous with every phase he does. All the way from the blank he uses (Sage usually) guides, grips, thread, color of thread, and any personal info you want on the blank, which for me and some others is your name on the rod. I like to support someone like this. Come to think about it, I did get his very first rod built. Any breaks, tips usually for me he takes care of for me. Haven't bought from him for a while, so not sure if he is cheaper or not. Last rod I bought anywhere was a Cabella's 8wt. L-Tech for Pyramid. Not a bad rod for the money. And times are a bit tight as far as money goes. Also bought a Cabellas RLS3 reel. Usually buy Ross etc. but the price was right.