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You know, I stayed with the smaller rods for a long time with my second toon. I fished a bazillion buckets, never getting an ultra rare on her. I caved and pulled my dusty steel rod out of the mailbox recently because being that she is such a small toon (58 laff), I wanted more bang for my buck with Jellies when I caught a jar. (It definately didn't stink getting new species again either lol.)
I think Batleths small rod till maxed method is great, especially if you stick to the twig till you have those really tough ones. However, that being said, I personally don't think it is worth it when you are going from Hardwood to Steel.
As somebody mentioned above, doing it for the challenge, doing it to throw something a little different into a very same old same old boring "sport" is one thing. But to do it because it gives it gives a greater chance at success? Meh. I've seen many a toon catch nearly all of their 70 fish with a gold rod - start to finish - so it obviously can be done.
Long story short, if it is frustrating you, and you are really anxious for your laff boost - go get your Steel and celebrate your 60. Just my opinion.
Good luck with whatever you decide!!
MLW
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