I have always been under the impression that a green stick will flex more than a dry one, this has something to do with the moisture content greasing the fibers on the green stick and not so on the dry stick.(is this my imagination gone wild?) It is interesting you saw different results than that, Craig. Curious if the lift angle and such was different? Was the pole stored with or with out the bark on? Why the noticeable difference even with a lighter lift?
A dry pole is easier to handle, that is a plus. I don't have a nice storage facility to stick a good pole in so it stays outside till I need it and if it look funky I cut a new one. The thing about cutting a new one is you can adjust the size for the situation. It is a real drag to have a pole 6" too short.
Tim
