whrlpool wrote:
Well I have to say I don't understand the conundrum.
A suitable reel and line(s) are easy enough to come by, and the rod can be checked out in hand for condition and approximate performance. Depending on its personal appeal, two twenties ought to do it. Less appeal, offer to pay the recycling or landfill fee in exchange for the rod, or say you'll have to paint it to match the Dutton trout prints in your den so you'll give $25 for it. Let the seller's response decide.
Or pay a fair price and offer it to someone else as a favor.
No conundrum here; $50 is a fair price.
Please note that I'm a newbie with fly fishing and glass in particular.
I do not own any line over 6wt, and never cast any fly rod rated with this weight line, so my experience is lacking.
Looking for any insights on a rod with little information online, and even on this board to get my foundation set.
Thanks for the advice.