Much like a used rod, the value of discontinued rods varies radically. The first thing you must ask yourself is if it was that great, why did they discontinue it? When a rod is discontinued, it means one of two things, i.e., it was a dog, or its time had passed and the company had moved on to bigger and better things. As such, anglers need to be real careful in regard to jumping on a discontinued rod just because it is discounted - a dog is a dog!

As soon as a rod is discontinued, the factory authorizes dealers to drop their price and in most cases, the rods are immediately available for between 25-40% off. While not guaranteed, this should give you a good idea in regard to what you should expect to pay. Also note that in our opinion this is where most anglers make their biggest mistakes - if you didn't like the rod at $500, you won't like it any better at $300!

1. Material (Tradition or Technology?)
   
2. Line Weight (One Size Doesn't Fit All!)
   
3. Action (There Is A Place For All Of Them...)
   
4. Length (Size Does Matter!)
   
5. Pieces (Are You Sure You Want That 12-Piece Rod?)
   
6. Overlay vs. Internal Ferrules (The Real Difference!)
   
7. Standard Snake vs. Single Foot Guides (The Real Deal!)
   
8. Factory vs. Custom (Things You Should Know!)
   
9. Warranties (Why They Are Important...)
   
10. New vs. Used (Is It really such a Great Deal?)
    
11. Discontinued Rods (What Are They Really Worth?)
    

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