Why Are Fly Rods Getting More Expensive? - Ssn. 4, Ep. 12

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Why Are Fly Rods Getting More Expensive? - Ssn. 4, Ep. 12

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Jun 12, 2009

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Jim Bartschi, President and chief rod designer at Scott Fly Rods, explains why fly rods have grown increasingly expensive, along with a great many other things about fly rod pricing.

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Jun 12, 2009

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Why Are Fly Rods Getting More Expensive? - Ssn. 4, Ep. 12

Why Are Fly Rods Getting More Expensive? - Ssn. 4, Ep. 12

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