Here's a dilemma. I'm leaning toward either the Fly logic Dec Hogan 14' 9 wt (model: FLO+1409/4) or the Cortland new CL series 13' 5-piece 9/10 wt.
The Fly logic can be had for around $375 versus around $200 for the Cortland. I'm not independently wealthy, so money matters. I don't believe in paying good money just for a name and/or looks alone...but I also don't mind paying for quality and believe that generally, you do "get what you pay for", but sometimes, all you really end up with is prestige. I guess what I'm saying, is that I'm not big on buying simply to impress.
BUT.....as a novice, will I really benefit by going for the Fly logic over the Cortland, or will only someone with lots of experience really get much benefit from the higher priced rod. I'm assuming there is more to the extra cost of the Fly logic than just namebrand, and or cosmetic looks.
The Fly logic can be had for around $375 versus around $200 for the Cortland. I'm not independently wealthy, so money matters. I don't believe in paying good money just for a name and/or looks alone...but I also don't mind paying for quality and believe that generally, you do "get what you pay for", but sometimes, all you really end up with is prestige. I guess what I'm saying, is that I'm not big on buying simply to impress.
BUT.....as a novice, will I really benefit by going for the Fly logic over the Cortland, or will only someone with lots of experience really get much benefit from the higher priced rod. I'm assuming there is more to the extra cost of the Fly logic than just namebrand, and or cosmetic looks.