Glass Tech

Kudos to Winston repair shop

feeds@yuku.com (kbob) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:19:51 GMT

This is regarding a graphite blank but thought I'd give credit where it's due.
Had to send a discontinued blank back to winston cause the female ferrule on the mid section was cracked. They made up a new section and had it back in my hands in under 3 wks.
Great service and turn around time.
After I finish this I'll be making a Steffen glass.

does paint affect action/flex

feeds@yuku.com (bikerfish) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:15:19 GMT

the sanded VS unsanded topic got me thinking, does paint and/or varnish affect the action of a rod compared? I'm stripping down an old beater to redo, nice redish-brown glass under all the paint, just wondering if the paint affects the performance of the rod or not.
thanks!

Payne glass??

feeds@yuku.com (fingernail) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:56:34 GMT

Who made Payne glass? South Bend? What year was Gladding making rods as South Bends? Now whith that in mind, what would separate a South Bend marked rod vs. a Payne marked rod? Real seat hardware?
Thanks Guys!

T&T Heirloom vs [new] Hardy Glass

feeds@yuku.com (Boo) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:33:07 GMT

Has anyone had the opportunity to cast and compare both the T&T THeirloom and the new Hardy glass rods? I've cast only one Heirloom [8'/5wt] and didn't care for it as to me it was dead and had no feel. [The Hardy Perfect is totally opposite with it's full flex.] But, if someone could compare the new Hardy glass to the Heirloom it might give me a better idea on how the new Hardy's cast. With both having green blanks they look similar to me. So, I may as well ask too,...

Fiberglass Sleepers?

feeds@yuku.com (LeoCreek) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:17:01 GMT

I know this gets tossed around from time to time, but thought I'd bring it up again in light of a rod I like that I recently picked up on the cheap. I know that we are sometimes reluctant to "let the cat out of the bag" when we find a good rod that seems to fly under the radar, in fear of driving the prices up/getting more competition for that rod in the future, etc.

Anyway, have any of you come across any rods recently that you really like that seem to go for...

New Tom Morgan Glass Question

feeds@yuku.com (tiptop) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 06:37:40 GMT

After reading the glass section of Tom Morgan's website, it sounds like all his new glass blanks are going to be 2 piece. Could this be right? Is he accepting pre-orders?

Steffen 6'0" #2-3

feeds@yuku.com (corlay) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:35:13 GMT

What can anyone tell me about this blank?

I'm looking for a 6'0" #3 rod.
One that loads very well with only 10' of a DT3 out.
Anticipated max. casting distance ~35', with an average of 15'-25'.
Needs to handle a #12 dry fly.

The Riffles I've played with don't fit the bill.
Too powerful. Haven't found one yet I like with a #3.
(they're pretty sweet with a #4, though!)

So, what can anyone here...

Question for the forum

feeds@yuku.com (cofisher) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:10:39 GMT

I've debated posting this question for quite a long time, but curiosity has finally overwhelmed me. There is a lot of talk on the forum regarding which modern rods are the best and a lot of praise touting how fine they are. I've read many posts about Hardy, Scott, Winston, Steffen etc. Naturally it arouses my curiosity when I see rods by these builders then show up for sale on the site and wonder if people can give me their take on why they are sold. I wouldn't shell out that...

Are Berkley Parametrics really parabolic?

feeds@yuku.com (Duff) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:06:49 GMT

I've been playing around with a couple of parabolic glass rods lately and really love the feel of them. It has gotten me thinking about the Berkley Parametric rods and I was wondering if they are truly parabolic. If they are, does anybody know how they achieve the parabolic action?

T&T Heirloom Redux

feeds@yuku.com (eastprong) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:17:09 GMT

I think I read on this Board that T&T will resume production of the Heirlooms this Spring? Does anyone have any details, like models, etc? Thanks.

--Rich

Smooth rods?

feeds@yuku.com (halfhitch) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:07:10 GMT

What determines a rod's smoothness? I have a theory and am wondering what you folks think. My theory is this:

I believe that your smoothest rod is the one you fish the most. Did you ever notice how when you fish a rod a lot you become extremely comfortable with it and don't even know you're holding it. You build up a relationship with the rod and it becomes an extension of your arm and you become one with the rod. If someone were to ask you, you would probably say...

Which two?

feeds@yuku.com (streamcaster) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:08:42 GMT

Imagine with me an imaginary scenario. I know this is going to be imaginary because NONE of us would EVER be caught with just two fly rods for a fishing outing. But let's just say . . . for an all-day outing where you couldn't get back to the truck or somehow were limited for space in your float tube . . . let's just say you could only take two rods with you on this particular day. What would they be--what length, what line weight, which make and model . . . and what are you...

Construction of the new Hardy rods

feeds@yuku.com (chform) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:18:04 GMT

I did "the wiggle test" with one of the new Hardy's at my local dealer yesterday. A lot of rod for not that much money, I was pleased, I must say. I have known about these rods for a while, but it wasn't until today I noticed they are a mix och glass and graphite. At least according to a seller on eBay. Does any of you guys know more about this? How are they constructed? Thanks/Chris

Fenwick rubber stoppers on fly rods

feeds@yuku.com (wbusch) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:46:04 GMT

I have an FF75-4. It is missing one of the rubber stoppers in on th 2nd section. What can I do to replace it or should I leave it alone?

Wheelhouse of vintage glass?

feeds@yuku.com (streamcaster) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:56:44 GMT

I've seen some opine in these pages that 8' 6 weight rods were where vintage glass really shone. And then, some others said 7 1/2' Five wieght? Six weight? You choose on that one. I actually have but one 7 1/2' footer, and it was my very first fly rod. A Tru-Temper Fast Taper model. No line wieght listed, but it made my Dad's FF756 feel like an airy, elegant wand. Probably good as a punchy brush rod, but not much more.

I tend towards 8 foot rods to begin...

Glass and Grass

feeds@yuku.com (fingernail) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:25:33 GMT

I know not a new concept, but is there anyone experimenting nowadays?

The best glass rod 300 bucks can buy?

feeds@yuku.com (David Gale) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:26:46 GMT

What is the best glass rod, 300 dollars would buy? I prefer a wt in the 3/4wt range, 3 psc or more and nice to cast and fish with. I don't like fast rods...or very slow rods either. The money would be for the rod only.

I am looking to put something together around Dec. 1. My wife and I always split my Christmas Bonus.

To put it in perspective what I want..is a glass duplicate of a 6'4" PY Midge Cane rod I have that has a 3wt tip and a 4wt tip. I think...

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.