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Pocono	Rod Recommendation Sought	Lead	[-]
Guide Posts: 103 (05/16/09 18:58:19) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I'm looking for a new 4 wt. glass rod. I currently fish a 7'6" DGlass 3 wt. that I like a lot. However, I'd like a slightly heavier wt. rod for some of the fish that I've hooked into lately. I'm thinking that an 8'0" 4 wt. would be a good choice. But, I'm not sure which of the manufacturers to look at. This rod would see use, primarily, on small creeks, pocket water and tight fishing environments. Dry flies would be the most commonly used; probably 80% of the time. I like a slightly faster action in my rods. I've looked at the Scott F series, Mike MacFarland's rods and several others. But, before taking the next step, I wanted to see if there are any opinions from the forum members as to what particular rod might meet my needs as described above.
Spencer DT		#1	[-]
Master Guide Posts: 221 (05/16/09 20:26:55) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	If you like faster glass definitely test the Scott F 4 weight. I highly recommend it
jgestar		#2	[-]
Posts: 3669 (05/16/09 21:39:38) ezOP Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I'm sure you've seen the Modern Rods section of the Fiberglass Flyrodders Wiki, but I'll plug it anyway just in case. If you are looking for an 8 foot, 4 weight then I would suggest McFarland, Steffen, and the 8 foot, 4 weight Dglass. The McFarland is the fullest flexing of the three. The Dglass is a bit stronger and I like it with a DT4 or WF5 line. The Steffen is right in between. Cortland still has a few Dglass rods remaining and you might be able to wrangle a discount from your local fly shop if you pay up front. If you are willing to consider 7'6" rods, the Scott 4 weight, Hardy Test, and a whole host of great builders working with Lami 7'6" 4 weight blanks are excellent options. If you build your own rods, Tom Morgan has a couple of 4 weight blanks in his plans. If you are willing to wait a little bit, T&T may be bringing back the Heirlooms later in the year. Given your preference for faster actions, I would lean toward Scott, Steffen, and Dglass. Tom
gypsy		#3	[-]
Master Guide Posts: 477 (05/16/09 22:30:52) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	The 8' 4wt Diamondglass sounds about right. Gypsy Rod Works
Pocono		#4	[-]
Guide Posts: 104 (05/17/09 04:02:34) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	jgestar wrote: I'm sure you've seen the Modern Rods section of the Fiberglass Flyrodders Wiki, but I'll plug it anyway just in case. If you are looking for an 8 foot, 4 weight then I would suggest McFarland, Steffen, and the 8 foot, 4 weight Dglass. The McFarland is the fullest flexing of the three. The Dglass is a bit stronger and I like it with a DT4 or WF5 line. The Steffen is right in between. Cortland still has a few Dglass rods remaining and you might be able to wrangle a discount from your local fly shop if you pay up front. If you are willing to consider 7'6" rods, the Scott 4 weight, Hardy Test, and a whole host of great builders working with Lami 7'6" 4 weight blanks are excellent options. If you build your own rods, Tom Morgan has a couple of 4 weight blanks in his plans. If you are willing to wait a little bit, T&T may be bringing back the Heirlooms later in the year. Given your preference for faster actions, I would lean toward Scott, Steffen, and Dglass. Tom Thanks Tom. Has Cortland actually discontinued the DGlass line of rods? If so, it seems like a poor decision to me; particularly from a timing standpoint when other manufacturers are bringing back glass models into their line. I have a 7'6" DGlass 3 wt. that I would not part with and that was the subject of my original post to this forum about a year ago.
Cameron		#5	[-]
Posts: 3384 (05/17/09 08:15:06) Administrator & Chat Room Host Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Pocono...if you're willing to go a little shorter than take a look at the yellow Fenwick's from Japan. I have the Continental Tourer which is a 7'3" five piece four weight that is a snappy little rod. It can certainly do work too... (21 inch Booneville Cutthroat caught in Wyoming last August) www.TheFiberglassManifesto.com
jgestar		#6	[-]
Posts: 3671 (05/17/09 12:04:27) ezOP Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Pocono wrote: "Has Cortland actually discontinued the DGlass line of rods? If so, it seems like a poor decision to me; particularly from a timing standpoint when other manufacturers are bringing back glass models into their line. I have a 7'6" DGlass 3 wt. that I would not part with and that was the subject of my original post to this forum about a year ago." Unless something changes drastically at Cortland, they will not produce the Diamondglass rods again. Fiberglass isn't a large enough seller to fit their business model. The production equipment is mothballed in Binghamton and Cortland is now producing graphite rods overseas. Cortland still has a few Dglass rods in stock, but once they are sold that's it. Ron at Hook&Hackle has been buying up the last of the Diamondglass blanks and offering them for sale. If you roll your own rods, this is probably the most cost effective way to get a Dglass. There are also a few eBay sellers offering Dglass at full retail (why do eBay sellers do this?). Unlike a few years back when Dglass was a glut on the market, now the supply is slowly drying up. Tom

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