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Post 24 May 2023, 15:37 • #1 
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Glad and thankful to be able to review this information: viewtopic.php?f=32&t=17477&view=unread#p104639

Very much looking for a stiffer tip. Flopping over bass bugs.

Prices don't seem to range drastically from those who trade these often.
Everywhere else - from $32 to $225.
Curious what the market thinks a quality used 8 foot PG40 should go for.

If you have tried either yourself - what do you think ?


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Post 24 May 2023, 19:00 • #2 
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I gifted an 8' Gowdy to a friend.I believe i bought it for maybe 40 bucks.I did not like it for bass bugs but never gave it much of a chance.When i gave to one of my oldest friends,a true Curt Gowdy fan.The man not the rods.I gave him the rod with a Daiwa reel that i mistakingly thout had 7wt line.It was the wrong reel and had 8wt bass bug line.I had not cast the rod in over 10 years.It really came to life with the heavier line and a big bass popper.It used to not send the bass bug very far.Maybe i can cast better now,who knows but 40 foot casts just fooling around were easy.My friend has not fly fished in years but is an excellent angler,archery and bird hunter.But he is getting up there in years and the rod will probably remain a display piece.I sure hope he fishes it ,he was casting pretty well after about a half hour.Ithink it is a very good rod myself but never did catch a bass on it.


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Post 25 May 2023, 07:33 • #3 
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That's the kind of excellent "vintage" rod that you don't pay much for unless you want it now in collector's condition.


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Post 25 May 2023, 09:19 • #4 
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If you want to know what the market thinks check eBay sold items.

Neat old rods. I have several, use em, and like em.


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