Graphite rods

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I'm not trying to talk anyone out of using a graphite rod. Most of the poles I own are graphite. I haven't found anything that matches the combination of sensitivity and strength. Many of them have been out in sub-zero temps without a problem. Just that with 0 stretch super line, and cold weather, I had one snap, and have heard similar stories. I'm sure that the Cabela's rod would have been fine if I were using mono, or if I hadn't set the hook in my normal Flaming Gorge fashion. You know, try to turn a freight train in it's tracks kinda hook set. just letting everyone know that graphite is more brittle than some other materials in cold weather.
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