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Article Rainshadow Xcel Nov 10. 2002 Rod Not only do all the major rod companies sell their blanks, there are several companies that produce and sell only blanks. Where to begin? Rainshadow might be one choice. Great, afordable blanks. Read Bob Petti's review of RXF905	Article Tough rod! Nov 10. 2002 For biggies You do not get to fish a 12 weight one hand rod every day. GFF partner Martin Joergensen has had the pleasure of field testing a Sirrus 12 wt - an impressing rod at a very good price. Read the test and see the pictures here	Article East Branch Rod Nov 1. 2002 Review "I had heard about East Branch's $20 "test drive" program so I gave them a call. Sure enough, come the Friday before opening day, the mailman delivered a large tube with a pair of fly rods." Read Bob Petti's review of the 9' 3pc GTX 6wt.
Article Lamiglass Ti2000 Oct 30. 2002 Rod A rod with a titanium section built in! Strange maybe, but the reviewer's verdict is clear: "All I know is that it's better than most other rods I have fished with." Read the review here.	Article DIY Rod Tubes Oct 10. 2002 Economic You have one extra rod with no sock and rod tube. You've been putting off buying a tube...why don't you just make your own?! With $4.00 and about a 1/2 hour's time, you'll have a DIY rod tube. These won't win beauty contests, but they work just as well as any retail version. Read here how to DIY.	Article Sirrus Co-Matrix Oct 7. 2002 Rod "While the mention of modulus does continue to pop up from time to time in advertising, most anglers, and indeed most rod and blank manufacturers, have gotten over their numbers fetish.". Read Bob Petti's review of the excellent and interesting Sirrus Co-Matrix 9' 2pc 6wt.
Article St. Croix Legend Ultra Jan 1. 2002 Reviewed St. Croix has long been known for superior spin-fishing rods... until know. Read the review here.	Article The Technology of Fly Rods May 5. 1999 Review An In-Depth Look at the Design of the Modern Fly Rod, its History, and its Role in Fly Fishing Read the review here	Article Spring preparation Apr 1. 1999 Cabin fever This time of year is usually accompanied by a boost in personal energy level. Though sometimes difficult to describe, we can "smell" spring in the air. As our semi-hibernation comes to a close we notice an increased desire to plan for upcoming outdoor events.