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Glass Fly Rod #11316126 01/01/16 05:03 PM
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Looking for my first glass rod new to the love flyfishing and everyone says I need a glass rod any suggestions for a starter

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There are quite a few nice ones. I hear that the Cabela's glass rods are goodness. I have no personal experience with them.
The fiberglass rod forum is another place to visit. Plenty of opinions there, a good place to buy used.


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Re: Glass Fly Rod [Re: Fly chef] #11316221 01/01/16 06:00 PM
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Thanks

Re: Glass Fly Rod [Re: Fly chef] #11316271 01/01/16 06:28 PM
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TFO makes two glass rods. A 3/4 and a 4/5. I really have enjoyed them the past year. Had a 6 1/2 lb largemouth while I was bluegill fishing with my 4/5. Large fun! Great rods from a great company.
Lindy


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Re: Glass Fly Rod [Re: Fly chef] #11316476 01/01/16 08:29 PM
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what kind of reel do you have on that 4/5 ?

Re: Glass Fly Rod [Re: Fly chef] #11316508 01/01/16 08:48 PM
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I have a CGR 2 weight from Cabela's and just love it.


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Re: Glass Fly Rod [Re: Fly chef] #11317087 01/02/16 01:54 AM
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I bought a 6/7 Wright & McGill off of Pearow a couple of years ago. He's a member on here. Might drop him a PM to see what he has currently. He is honest about what he has, too. If he says it's a good one, it is.

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Re: Glass Fly Rod [Re: Fly chef] #11317241 01/02/16 02:44 AM
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I just got this recently:

http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Claw-Feather...le+claw+fly+rod

I was very impressed with what I got for $25... outstanding value! It casts fairly well, looks very nice, it has a very nice real seat, even has a ruler imprinted on the side of the rod.

Remember with a glass rod, the action is a lot slower, so you have to adjust your cast to compensate, but when you get used to it, its all good.





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When it comes to glass, Eagle Claw from Wright McGill makes some fine ones. My very first fly rod, which I still have and use occasionally was an Eagle Claw...very nice rods for the money.

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Big Mc, I have a TFO BVK- 1 reel on the glass rod. Makes a nice combo.


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Re: Glass Fly Rod [Re: cob] #11319602 01/03/16 07:46 AM
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How much ?

Re: Glass Fly Rod [Re: Fly chef] #11320794 01/04/16 12:54 AM
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Retail for rod is $199; reel is $239.


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Re: Glass Fly Rod [Re: cob] #11321367 01/04/16 09:56 AM
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Would you consider a trade for the fly rod and reel ?

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Setup has become one of my favorites. Need to keep it in my arsenal.


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Re: Glass Fly Rod [Re: Fly chef] #11324424 01/05/16 05:28 PM
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I have lots of vintage glass and corresponding reels. What are you thinking of throwing in for a trade?

PM me with details.

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