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From: tw8023@pyuxii.UUCP (T Wheeler)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: graphite fishing rods
Message-ID: <195@pyuxii.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 14-Aug-85 10:11:18 EDT
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Posted: Wed Aug 14 10:11:18 1985
Date-Received: Sun, 18-Aug-85 01:47:40 EDT
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Organization: Bell Communications Research, Piscataway N.J.
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Keywords: sturdiness?

Graphite rods are no more sturdy than fiberglass.  The only
advantage is that graphite is lighter than the same fiberglass
rod.  If a few ounces is important to you in your fishing,
then go with graohite.  Otherwise, stick to fiberglass for
a less expensive rod.
T. C. Wheeler