Like some, I enjoy glass rods with either "spigot" internal ferrules or the tip over butt style. I've read how those designs are so effective at reducing weight and a ferrule dead spot. My fenwicks are exceptional rods - like the scientific anglers, also ...
Yet, I sort of let another old glass rod become my favorite last season - with nickle silver ferrules - it has that nice champagne cork "pop" on separation at the end of the day. Perhaps it is the beauty of quality nickle silver or maybe the "cane-like" sound (yes, I enjoy a fw cane rods)that fascinates me, but I also just like the taper. The "pop" is a little extra touch. Ya know, that little weight seems fine, and the continuous taper feels true ... Anyone else have metal ferruled tapers that are personal favorites? Nothing like a "pop", right?
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