Comments on: Our Wholly Biased Look at Fiberglass Fly Rods: Part III — The Bigger Builders

By: Tom Chandler

Tom Chandler — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:12:32 +0000

Austin: The 2-pc Diamondglass rods were faster than the 3-pc tapers, and I think some folks actually fished a 4wt on the 7.5′ 3wt. Plus, Diamondglass rods aren’t that easy to find any more – they were discontinued some time ago.

If it were me, I’d go with something from one of the contemporary makers (like the Steffen, McFarland, etc).

Good luck. I haven’t fished the Smokies the last two springs, but used to show up every year for a week or so. Hope to do so again.

By: Austin

Austin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:32:00 +0000

Tom,
Thank you for such an informative—and persuasive—series of posts. I’m new to the world of fiberglass fly rods. I live in Knoxville, Tennessee, near the Great Smoky Mountains, and have been meaning for some time now to buy a 2 or 3 weight that would be better suited for the smaller fish, tighter quarters, and precise feeding channels in the Park. I asked a friend how he liked some of his rods, and that was when he confessed his love affair with fiberglass. Who knew?!!

Judging by what you’ve written, I gather that either a Steffen Brothers 7′6″ 3wt 3pc or a Diamondback Diamondglass 7′6″ 3wt 2pc is a good place for me to start. Thoughts?

Best,
Austin

By: Tom Chandler

Tom Chandler — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:09:21 +0000

I bet it’s worth a build – the Lami s-glass stuff was interesting.

By: pat bradley

pat bradley — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:50:24 +0000

I have an old lamiglas blank that I got from my grandfather. I’m guessing it’s a ‘honey’ blank but I’m not sure…

- it’s labeled ‘lamiglas S-glass 8ft, 6wt, 2-1/4 0z, SFL 966s’

Anyone know if this blank is worth building? The action seems to be okay, and I really like the look of the glass. But it’s hard to tell if I’ll like it with out a line on it!

Great articles by the way! I think I’ll join the forum…. thanks, pat.

By: Tom Chandler

Tom Chandler — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:38:20 +0000

Sully brings it with equipment taunts. Never cast one of the original Scott rods, but perhaps this summer, eh?

Hawg: Sorta forgot the Spring Creeks, but I don’t feel that bad because they’re only available in a couple sizes.

Don: Yeah, they would make great gifts for your favorite fly fishing blogger (hint, hint).

By: Don

Don — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:11:58 +0000

Tom,
Great job on this series, I thoroughly enjoyed reading.
You know, that green T&T wrapped in red reminds one of Christmas (hint). An 8′ 4 or 5 weight would make a darn nice gift(hint).

By: hawgdaddy

hawgdaddy — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:36:41 +0000

I just ordered a Lami Spring Creek fiberglass blank. The Spring Creeks are supposed to be a little faster than the Honey blanks. We’ll see. I really wanted a T&T or one of the smaller makers but couldn’t justify the price right now. I’m fixing my Lami up with a Pflueger 1594 and Cortland peach line. Definitely be stylin’ with that rig. Thanks for this series of articles. They’ve been really helpful,

hawgdaddy

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By: Sully

Sully — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:55:17 +0000

Guess who has old Scott glass rods in 4 and 5-weights? (Also a 10-weight- don’t ask.) Used to have the 3-weight from the same family and could probably buy that one back from the guy who bought it.

Fling ‘em sometime along with the revamped Phillipson you have already seen. Truly wish I still had the little 5-weight epoxite with the double-turn snakes for which I paid the princely sum of $35. Striding out with the Phillipson, my Pfluger 1492 and an AirCel Supreme (white, of course) I was piscatorally stylin’ back in the day.