David Parker

My post was not intended to offend anyone, just make them aware of a bad situation and I do not consider it slander, as I am the holder of this person's fraudlent cheque and paperwork. I was also contacted by other fellows who are now in the same position as I am. I am not in business to see fellow anglers get burned.
Unfortuantely, it seems that some may be offended by this post, but I am not aware of how to delete it, so will the Moderator please do so for me.

Thankyou.

IMO, if you want to stay warm and dry in really nasty weather, the only way to go is with top quality gear made with Goretex. Yes it is quite expensive, but it's the only gear I will ever buy again.

I purchased my current rain gear, parka + pants w/ suspenders, from Cabelas about 12+ years ago and it's still as good as new, allows me to fish in any weather, keeps me warm and dry to fish right thru till freeze up and I fish all day when all the others have gotten cold, wet, and gone home.

It's likely I'll never have to buy another set of gear. There are lots of good brands out there, but if you want to fish all day and really enjoy it, you have to bite the bullet and buy the best gear or you've wasted your money. Be prepared to spend big $ though.

Just think about it............how many sets of rain gear have you bought to date and how much money have you spent doing so?

This also holds true for footwear and hand coverings..........

No you cannot use superglue to put the ceramic ring back into the guide frame. They are press fitted into the guide frame under extreme pressure. Supergluing a ring back into the guide frame may only buy you a day on the water and could possibly be used under emergency situations only until you can get the guide replaced properly.

Well there you have it! There actually are some honest fishermen out there. Losing ones gear by accident and then having it returned to you are almost unheard of these days. Certainly made the day for both members here...............well done Rusty420!

hmmmmmm..........all interesting comments.

True that Fuji rod guides are still number 1 on the market and ceramic ring guides are the preferred ring material for using braided lines. Unfortunately they are brittle and will pop out of the frames easier than others. The ring itself cannot be replaced and therefore the guide must be removed from the rod blank and replaced with a new one. I have replaced more ceramic ring guides than most others I know of strictly for that reason. They will not take rough handling or much abuse. They are also not the only guide used on casting rods.............hardloy and alconite are just as good unless you're a tournament angler.

Micro guides are just a new thing and perhaps a preference for some anglers, but the real issue has to do with overall rod weight, not casting distance. Guide ring type, size and placement along the rod blank determines the best overall casting distance and only if the rod is balanced properly with a correct reel using the recommended line ratings for the rod & reel combination. 

As for your Ugly Stick......................it's been already said...........use it as is............