fritz

Baitcasting - Shamino(scorpion and scorpion quickfire), Pflueger (president). Spinning I like the Okuma Metaloy the best, with Shamino's being second.

There are so many variables in this equation it's really hard to determine if that was the real reason. Could be difference in weight of line, color of line, rod action, reel reteive ratio, hook size and action of the rod by the fisherman among a million other potential reasons. Even the smell from your hands can make a big difference in the fishing world. BUT, if it make you feel more conifident than it definitely works!

I agree with Reel Mechanic. I've been wraping my own rods for 30 years, a couple every winter when there's that awful snow on the ground. Every year I have to pull out the books and re-educate myself. It's fun and very rewarding, but it takes plenty of patients, skill, knowledge and the right equipment (rod wraping jig, etc.) to do a good job your proud of. I also whole heartedly agree with RM that you need to read a lot before you get started. I figure when I get finished with a rod I really haven't saved much money, but I like my custom designs and the rewarding fact I did it myself. Good luck and give it a try on a cheap rod for starters.