Glass Tech

South Fork Rods

feeds@yuku.com (Flywalker) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:46:20 GMT

Does anyone have experience with the 9' 5 wt. Classic fiberglass that South Fork Rods sells? I found the standard lamiglas 7'6" 4 wt. to be a little soft for mending line when fishing a single wet fly (although it was fine for casting dries). It sounds like Dave Redington has tweaked the blanks some, so I was curious how that affected the action. As soft as the 7'6" standard lamiglas rod seemed, it's hard for me to imagine in a 9' version.
It also looks like...

Ok school me on glass

feeds@yuku.com (Sasha) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:36:34 GMT

I have heard from several people that I might want to look into getting a glass rod. The reason why some have suggested that I try them is that I like slower action rods. I am looking for suggestions as to some rods that I might consider based on a few things.

feeds@yuku.com (henrysdad) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:47:02 GMT

I am considering a longer glass blank to build a rod for those occassions when I am looking to keep more line off the water or highstick nymphs. I definitely don't want anything heavier than a 5 weight, and I want a rod that is a true full working 5 weight, even up close. McFarland isn't an option as he is out of my price range, even though I know his rods have a tremendous reputation. Lamiglas doesn't make anything longer than 8'. I have a couple of the Lami honeys in shorter...

Slow,Fast or Medium?

feeds@yuku.com (frogmorton) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:07:07 GMT

I just acquired a Wojnicki glass rod. I spent about 30 minutes casting it on the lawn this morning. It's Mario's 7'7" 5 wt. and it's a very smooth casting rod with a lot of power,really as nice a rod as I've ever had the pleasure to cast. On his website Mario decribes the action as Medium-Fast. My experience is limited to just a handful of contemporary glass rods but it seemed to me it was on the slow side of medium. I checked Steffen's website and he describes...

Sorry guys... E-glass/S-glass

feeds@yuku.com (fingernail) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:35:36 GMT

I got lazy, 26 records with E-glass mentioned, but what are the differences? Is it possible to tell the difference by looks?

Scott 552/3 anyone?

feeds@yuku.com (fingernail) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:14:02 GMT

Was curious if anyone has used this rod? Any reviews or opinions?

saving old cork handle

feeds@yuku.com (midmofly) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:54:16 GMT

I have a few rods that the cork on the handles seems to be drying out---- is there anything that I can put on the cork to restore or at least to slow this down that will not leave the cork slick or sticky?

Rod Grips : Favorite type

feeds@yuku.com (Flickfly) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:19:16 GMT

Whats your favorite style rod grip? I like slim to medium thick full wells on 6wt. & up rods. Smaller ( 0 to 5wt.) rods I like reverse half wells tapering into a screw locking cork reel seat . Whats yours ?

Recommendations for Used 8' 5wt rod

feeds@yuku.com (SecondHandWolf) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:51:05 GMT

I need recommendations for brands & models of older used 8' 5wt 2or3 pc. fiberglass rods with a true medium progressive action.

Many thanks,

Mark

Modify blanks with internal sleeves?

feeds@yuku.com (chform) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:29:59 GMT

Yesterday I started a discussion on our big swedish fly fishing forum concering modifications och blanks with internal sleeves. I would like to hear what you have to say about this...

In Sweden it was popular in the 70's and 80's for the casting mafia in Sweden to place small cork plugs inside the blanks on specific spots, very secret of course, to prevent the blank from collapsing och get ovale when you pushed it. This was called "muffing" the blank. I've...

7.5' 4wt glass vs. bamboo showdown

feeds@yuku.com (tiptop) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:12:55 GMT

Well, maybe not a showdown . . . but a comparison out on the lawn. A couple months ago I traded a graphite rod I wasn't using anymore for a new Hardy "Test" from Anglers Habitat in Idaho. Today I thought I'd pull out a couple classic bamboo rods of the same length and line wt. and a Scott Fibertouch 7.5' 4wt and cast them all side by side using the same line -- a DT4 Classic peach from Cortland. I started with the two glass rods. I have 2 reels with this line and I...

Re: Fenwick Blank

feeds@yuku.com (Flickfly) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:25:57 GMT

I have a Fenwick glass rod made from a blank-model# f l-90-5f . The reelseat, grip look factory. It has the fenwick criss-cross braid trim above the grip & hook keeper, no serial #. The butt section is actually stiff, the tip quite soft. Length appears to be 7ft 7in . I'm thinking this rod was broken & repaired a couple inches shorter or the tip of another rod... Anyone have info on this blank ? Thanks

Your smoothest Glass Rod

feeds@yuku.com (Duff) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:46:47 GMT

I was out lawn-casting some shorter glass rods today and found a noticeable difference in how smooth they felt when cast. I hadn't had my 6'6" fiberglass Russ Peak* out of the tube since Mike McFarland's gathering last Fall and was simply amazed at how smooth it was to cast in comparison. Maybe smooth isn't the adjective but somehow it just felt like butter - so easy, with hardly a ripple in the line when it went out. I don't know what goes into making a smooth...

Cracked Diamondglass 4wt. 2 piece....

feeds@yuku.com (dylanflyfishes) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:51:24 GMT

Well, while fishing from a kayak on the Clinch the other day, I heard a rather disheartening pop! I immediately checked line guides, ferrules, the cork, the butt...I found nothing. I could shake the rod and it's perfectly limber as always. Nothing seems out of the norm. I had supposed the cork was becoming misshapen and fished for several more hours. Only a little difference in feel, but nothing seemed obvious to my rushed observation. Paddled to shore, looked down and there she is...a...

polishing wrap finish

feeds@yuku.com (miket) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:20:33 GMT

Hi all,

Was wondering if anyone color sands and polishes their wrap finish similar to the way one might do a clear coat on a car. If not how does one eliminate slight imperfections w/o cutting off the wrap and redoing it. I'm using U-40 LS, Any thoughts? - Mike

Scott Fiberhammer

feeds@yuku.com (kinzua) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:17:17 GMT

FYI: New fiberglass two-hand assist rod from the great minds at Scott. Interesting concept. 7wt 10'6"

http://www.midcurrent.com/news/2009/09/zm-live-from-the-fly-fishing-reta.html

7' 6"- 8' 4 wt recommendations?

feeds@yuku.com (DarkstarCrashes) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:36:40 GMT

I'm looking for a longer 4wt blank, ideally 8 feet. I need it to fish a couple brookie ponds and maybe smaller tailwaters. This entails tossing small streamers and large-ish nymphs. I'm using a 3wt bamboo for it right now and it's not cutting it.

I have a 6' 6" Lami honey 3wt and I definitely don't want to get something that soft. I'd like something with enough power to cover some water and toss some weighted flies. I'm guessing Steffen or...

Question for Heddon aficionados

feeds@yuku.com (journeyman) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:01:30 GMT

I recently got a beautiful 7 1/2 Heddon Mark II, #8353 (Fas-Tip Action) from Crusty Bugger. It is a real beefy rod and although rated as a 6 wt., I was just casting an 8 WF with it and it was still putting out big time. This is my first Heddon and I love the aesthetics of the faux bamboo, maroon wrapping and the cool reel seat. I was wondering if one of you Heddon aficionados could recommend a 5-6 Wt. or even a 4-5 Wt. with a more progressive taper and lighter in weight than this one. I could...

Hardy #6 8ft 4p fiberglass Smuggler

feeds@yuku.com (FWdB) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:29:31 GMT

Bought it on the 'Bay for a very reasonable price, and it was delivered today. Wonderful original condition, including bag and stoppers, and with a plain aluminium tube (don't know if that's original). Can't wait to take it fishing. Will also be put in the luggage when travelling. I've got a 3 3/8 inch Perfect with DT6 line waiting that should make a very nice combination.

In the meantime I was wondering if anyone else owning or having owned or tried such a rod...