Chad, once more you have a crack at people who dare to question others and think outside the square. Reading about the recommended new line of rods, I put the video clip on this thread. I was so impressed by what I could see, I made further enquiries, this to the stage where a local shop (Hastings) offered to sell my new Veritas rods for me.

On closer inspection I discovered the rods on offer were not those in the video clip, I immediately posted and notified the error so others wouldn't think as I did. That is acting responsibly, I have absolutely no idea what your problems are.

If the red line rods are more expensive, so what? I can buy a rod for $50.00 or a rod for $500.00. If the red line rods are $700.00, and they are what I want, what I pay and how I pay for them is my business - not yours. Many items of fishing gear, especially boat reels cost well over a $1000.00, anglers still buy them. A top of the line Sage Fly rod is around $1200.00, to me that makes $700.00 price tag quite acceptable.

I run a small Suzuki Swift, others run huge, very expensive 4X4's, the $200.00 difference on a rod is tiny by comparison.

Kindly cut out the word bro, I find it extremely offensive and patronising. I don't call you Bro or Cous, I address you with the name you chose: Chad. Try reciprocating. I am still trying to work out what a 'bewidling' style of writing is: when reading my posts does it bring on acute urination?

If there is anything wrong in any of the posts I have put on this thread I am up for critique. Others who contact me privately appreciate the informative posts and methods I have written about, especially the light gear aspect and my willingness to share information. They have found my writing clear and understandable, and unlike some, where possible I am always happy to answer questions directly.