Get the Simms Jake I've had mine for 4 years now and you've seen how nice I am to them. Not one leak yet. I have the convertible ones as well they are great.
Good to see people again. It always gets me charged up for the upcoming season to spend 3 days talking about fishing. Hope to run into more of you guys on the river this year. Cheers.
I have a 486 Z-axis I use for dry fly action. Wouldn't trade it for anything but a 486 XP. Deadly rod. Go with what ever suits your casting style better both are great rods.
Freedom of speech? How about when that steps on the toes of your right to privacy? I can say this, if that were my child they were talking about there would be no harsh words for the media I would find the reporter and break his jaw.
I'm pretty sure our group will continue to fish the way we want. Your welcome to come to my house anytime and I'll show you alot of pics from our trips that don't get posted on the boards. When we find a spot we generally don't share it with everyone. Opinions are like assholes everyone has them and should be kept to themselves.