Above photo: Demo lines for testing all types of rods for different applications. These have all been updated for 2026, along with the fallback favorites. When people test my rods, they typically lean toward their own favorites, whether graphite, glass, or bamboo, so this gives them plenty of options to experiment with. Glass, Graphite, and bamboo all react differently  with different heads, bodies, rear tapers, etc. These include silk lines as well as some of Scientific Anglers new arrivals, like the Trout GP. Tested the entire lineup of Winston Pure 2 on the newer lines from Scientific Anglers and RIO last week. I would use up to three different lines on some of these rods throughout the season, depending on the water types, insects, season, wind conditions, and water levels. Now testing all the Douglas upstream rods on various line types. As for my own bamboo rods, I'm still a silk DT advocate for some very obvious reasons if you choose to read this entry. An F-16 coming...