Inland,

Like Brian said, we're different, and we're lucky that so many 2-handed models are now available. Just about any preference can be satisfied.

I seldom get passionate about "plastic" fly rods, but I thought I'd found Nirvana with a couple CND rods I've fallen for. I really love my CND Custom 7/8, but a week ago, rod number two blew apart in the tip section. The first one blew in the mid section on the first cast of the first day fishing it. The design has a superb action, balance, and feel to me, but the construction is either jinxed or flawed for them to be so lacking in durability. If I always have to pack a back up rod with me, I'm afraid my love affair with CND rods is gonna' be short lived. For the time being, when that rod isn't broken, it casts and fishes so well, and seems perfectly suited to my tastes and needs.

Sincerely,

Salmo g.