Re: Glass for Bass & Panfish

feeds@yuku.com (bulldog1935) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:49:55 GMT

nope

Re: Glass for Bass & Panfish

feeds@yuku.com (Arctic Grayling) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:36:16 GMT

bulldog1935 wrote:
I like short-belly lines with short rods, so I fish mine with T130, BS100 sinkers, and Teeny first cast floating lines

I'm so confused!!!

Does this mean that if you have a big belly, you must fish a long rod??????

Re: Glass for Bass & Panfish

feeds@yuku.com (bulldog1935) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:40:34 GMT

I like short-belly lines with short rods, so I fish mine with T130, BS100 sinkers, and Teeny first cast floating lines

Re: Glass for Bass & Panfish

feeds@yuku.com (Arctic Grayling) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:19:52 GMT

I fished the six weight Ultimatel Trout Sharkskin on my Griggs rod and it was fantastic. I don't see why it would be just as good on the glass Finesse.

To me one of the best features of the Sharkskin is how easily it picks up off the water. If your line is already out and a fish rises in a different spot you can get right on it.

Re: Glass for Bass & Panfish

feeds@yuku.com (keebranch) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:41:17 GMT

Txbevo,

Call Steven at Backwoods. The shop carries TFO, and he can help you with this.
As for Sharkskin I don't think there's any particular advantage on lining this rod with it. I'd think that the H&H High Floaters or the Classic Paech are nice lines for glass. If you were to ask Ron he'd probably advise you to match this rod with Teeny t series lines.

Les

Re: Glass for Bass & Panfish

feeds@yuku.com (armyflyfisher) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:22:18 GMT

Another Texan!! (U.T. class of '84)

Don't forget Craigslist when looking for vintage glass - although it, like ebay is hit or miss. I "scored" an almost mint Fenwick FF755 (7'6, 5wt) from a guy in Dallas when I was living at FT Hood in Kileen that was cleaning out a deceased relative's estate for $50.

Re: Glass for Bass & Panfish

feeds@yuku.com (txbevo) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:36:19 GMT

From what I am reading, the TFO Finesse works well with anywhere from a 5-7 line. Is that correct? What is a good reel to match with the TFO Finesse that could cover that range? Will one reel work or will I need 2 separate reels? Right now I have an Orvis Battenkill LA III and a Lamson Konic 1.5. Finally, any recommendations on specific brand of lines/tapers? In reading one of the mentioned links, it seems Sharkskin was being used in conjunction with this rod.

Re: Glass for Bass & Panfish

feeds@yuku.com (bulldog1935) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:48:35 GMT

http://www.grtu.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2316

here's a short discussion of the Finesse glass rod on a home waters board

Re: Glass for Bass & Panfish

feeds@yuku.com (beauglass) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:41:05 GMT

txbevo,

Here's the latest thread about the glassic this spring.

I wasn't trying to talk you out of the TFO rod. They will definately work with the line they are rated for. It was not my intention to imply they wouldn't.

Listen to what bulldog1935 has to say. He has forgotten more about fiberglass than I, surely, will ever know.

Re: Glass for Bass & Panfish

feeds@yuku.com (mdwwhw) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:36:56 GMT

Can't argue with Beauglass recommendations. As far as getting a Fenwick, there is the large auction site or placing a want to buy add here. (Personally, I recommend the latter, I've not been disappointed in a purchase from here and I've no Fenwicks for sale at present). TFO is located in Dallas (www. templeforkflyrods.com) and there must be retail outlets as well there. I know that Sportsmans Finest in Austin carries TFO, I don't know if they routinely stock the glass...

Re: Glass for Bass & Panfish

feeds@yuku.com (galleta loco) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:59:54 GMT

Not to highjack but Texas by God is beautiful,I was out there in the mid 70's and loved it.kinda got stuck in Austin yall are truely blessed.

Re: Glass for Bass & Panfish

feeds@yuku.com (bulldog1935) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:23:13 GMT

Living Waters fly shop in Round Rock has the TFO Finesse.
As far as the Finesse goes, it works with the rated line and there is no way to build a graphite rod in this length and line rating configuration that will work (well, mostly - it can be done with a parabolic taper, and I have a 3-pc. 6'9" Fisher 6-wt. that works, albeit quickly).
So fast or not, the Finesse is a Big step in the right direction.

it would work well in the Sabinal

Re: Glass for Bass & Panfish

feeds@yuku.com (txbevo) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:39:43 GMT

Thanks for the warm welcome to the board and for the replies so far. Yes, I am a died in the wool burnt orange bleeding Longhorn and I am happy with the outcome of last night's game. I do tend to think of the Llano when I think of Hill Country rivers, but I also like the Sabinal and Frio. I love the whole area and love the water there. I would also love the chance to fish the Devil's River for smallies. I do have a couple of other questions: 1)What, when and where is the Texas...

Re: Glass for Bass & Panfish

feeds@yuku.com (beauglass) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:38:20 GMT

txbevo,

1st off, welcome to the board.

Fortunately, you've come to the right place for answers to your question. Unfortunately, you've asked it, therefore you will probably receive as many opinions as there are members of this board. Your best bet would be to make it to the Texas Glassic this spring. There will be literally hundreds of rods there for you to test drive and you're sure to find the rod...

Re: Glass for Bass & Panfish

feeds@yuku.com (mdwwhw) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:31:58 GMT

Howdy txbevo, judging by your board name you're feeling good after last night's Fiesta Bowl. I'm located in Austin.

Most-virtually all--of the vintage or venerable rods were made in line weights 5 or higher, so you would most likely need to look at a modern rod for 3-4 line wt. I haven't gone there "yet" but there are plenty of choices in that zone these days. Check out the Wiki (bottom of the FGFR front page). Tadpoles, 3-4 wt rods built by some board...

Re: Glass for Bass & Panfish

feeds@yuku.com (bulldog1935) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:07:40 GMT

Hill Country seems to mean different things to different people.
Most people from your neck of the woods immediately think of the Llano, with its Wide Open spaces.
I come from the other side, rarely fish the Llano, and hill country creeks and rivers just can't get too tight for my liking.

Most glass you're going to be interested in is 7' to 8', but I...

Glass for Bass & Panfish

feeds@yuku.com (txbevo) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:15:01 GMT

I am relatively new to fly fishing and have a few graphite rods. I live in the Dallas/Ft Worth area of Texas, so warm water fishing is what I get to do mostly and it is what I enjoy the most. I do a lot of fishing for panfish and bass in small local area ponds. I also like to fish in the Brazos river and Hill Country rivers in Texas for bass and panfish. I also do the winter tailrace trout fishing. I am very interested in getting into some glass. I have read a lot on this and other forums and...