Yeah, I know all the problems associated with Bamboo. You said you had a 9ft? Is it a flyrod or a spinning/baitcaster rod. I have rarely seen them that long, it explains the limpness you experienced. I fished with a very nice (and very expensive) bamboo. It was only around 7-8ft long though. It wasn't that bad to cast. It's in the 4wt range anyhow. But, as I said in my add, I mostly want one to display and one to fish. Trust me, I have some older glass rods and tons of newer graphite ones. I just want to have a bamboo flyrod of my own. I mostly was looking on here because I figured most guys on here hopefully are more caring with their rods then someone who just is selling one. I want one that might be aged, but at least taken care of. Thanks for the advice, it may help someone who's also looking for a rod. That's why I asked for someone in the area, that way I can view the rod.
Thanks, and tight lines..........

------------------