The Northern California Fly Fishing Board

Good observation Buzz,
Although both fiberglass and cane are generally heavier than newer graphite rods, it's because they are more limber (or slower) that allows not only for delicacy but also for their ability to protect light tippets...but then, perhaps ham-fisted neophites can't be expected to understand the physical relationships that exist within the various objects and materials which exist between the fisherman's hand and a fish's jaw.

Paul