Hello guys. I am wanting to purchase my first fiberglass fly rod but I can't decide between a few of these. I'm hearing lots of good stuff about Cabela's CGR, and the reviews for the Eagle Claw Featherlight are really good too. I also saw this generic combo on eBay as well but I don't know how good it is. Anyone have any experience with these rods?

Eagle Claw Featherlight
Fiberglass Rod/Reel Combo
Cabela's CGR

I purchased the CGR 2 weight and I am very impressed. I am now toying with the thought of a 4 weight. The Featherlight does not match up to the Cgr my advice would be the Cabelas brand the new one and also especially so if you can get it on special. I paid 80 bucks as opposed to 130 normal price.

I just purchased the Cabela's CGR 3 weight that was on sale for $64.99. I also purchased a Teeny BS 100 fly line and cheap reel. I haven't received it all yet so I can't give a report at this time. But for the price it was worth a try.

Good deal there J-Moe.

Thanks for the input so far guys! I also found another fiberglass rod/reel combo on eBay that I believe is better than the one I previously mentioned. Should I pull the trigger on that or the CGR with the Cabela's CSR 2 fly reel?

Fiberglass Rod and Reel Combo
Cabela's CSR 2 Fly Reel

I can only comment on the CGR, what weight are you wanting? For what are you targeting?

I really like my CGR 7' 4/5 and for the price right now, to me, it would be a no brainer.

A lot of nice old glass rods out there too.

5/6 wt for smaller bass, sunfish, and for detecting the subtle takes of carp.

I don't know that you would feel the "subtle" take of a carp but for sunfish and small bass a 3 weight is ideal.

My first fly rod...which I purchased with my own hard earned money as a teenager more years ago than I care to mention...was an Eagle Claw made by Wright-McGill.

STill have that rod today and occasionally use it.

Yes, if you are after a glass rod, then Eagle Claw is the way to go.

Bill
have you used that new glass rod on the lake?

Les

No sir, have not got to use it yet but I put a hurting on some Bass out there with a Fenwick FF806 I picked up about a month ago. I'm really wanting to take the new one fishing though.

Les, hope all is well with you and yours

I received my rod. I couldn't believe how cheaply made the reel seat / handle on this rod was. Very disappointed.

Sorry to see you are disappointed, I don't know what your grip looks like but mine is very nice in fact I believe the cork is far higher a quality than all of my previous rods I have bought.