A word about IM6. Good rods are built from IM6, IM7, IM8 and every other pre-preg (resin impregnated fabric) that's been on the graphite rod market since 1973. It's about rod design much more than which fabric is used in the rod's manufacture. As one poster mentioned, the old Fenwick Eglass FC or FS83 still is a good performing rod. For that matter, any angler worth the label can fish spoons effectively with an old yellow Eagle Claw 8' 2" powerlight, although the new tip over butt ferrules and trigger grip reel seats are a nice modern convenience.

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