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Fiberglass Rods
Hi Folks,
Could I get some inside info into some reputable places that may carry a 9 foot 2-piece fiberglass 4-weight rod? I do not care what brand. Thanks for any info you might have.
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Robert B. McCorquodale
Sebring, FL
"Flip a fly"
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Take a look at the Diamondback glass rods.
They really are very nice. Their website seems to be down at the moment, but you can try it later, they had a list of dealers. [url=http://www.diamondbackflyrods.com:d28bc]http://www.diamondbackflyrods.com[/url:d28bc]
If you want a really, really nice one, the Hardy Perfection is incredibly smooth.
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Thanks, Deanna. I'll take a look.
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Robert B. McCorquodale
Sebring, FL
"Flip a fly"
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dixie
I think you may be hard pressed to find a 9' 4wt glass rod. Last time I looked Diamondback's longest rod was an 8'. Even some of the older glass rod makers did not make a 9' rod in a 4wt. Very few made a 4wt. Phillipson comes to mind but I think even his shorter Swamp Fox series were 5 & 6wt.
Another thing to keep in mind is that a 9' glass rod would be pretty heavy.
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I'd have to agree with Dave.
I don't think you will be able to find a modern glass rod of any line weight longer than 8'.
Steffen Bros. makes an 8' 4wt
Lamiglas has a 7 1/2' 4 wt.
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Thanks, Guys. I may just go with an 8 foot if need be. My 7 weight is an 8 foot but its a Featherlight so I might just have to go with the same rod or something similar in a 4 weight.
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Robert B. McCorquodale
Sebring, FL
"Flip a fly"
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Robert,
If a used rod is OK, you might want to take a trip to Lake Alfred and check out Ron's Bait and Tackle and ANTIQUES. I got an old 8wt Fiberglass Wonderod there. The shop is right off 17 in "downtown" Lake Alfred. He had a number of fiberglass fly rods...not to mention other really cool stuff.
Good Luck my friend!
-Phil
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Robert,
I have a custom built Lamiglass FL865 which is an 8ft 3 piece 5 wt rod that I would be willing to part with. It has been cast one time by me and I found fiberglass to be just too slow for my style of casting. The blank is honey gold colored with single foot guides and garnet wraps with metalic gold trim. I have $150 invested in the components of this rod and would accept $175 and I pay shipping. Let me know if you'd like some photos.
Jim Smith
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Thanks for the offer, Jim, and the added help, Phil. I am first going to wait and see if my local connection pans out as I feel like I should try to do business with him first (support locals first). No, its not Red. I'm not sure if Red even builds fiberglass rods (I've only seen graphites). I have done business with this local connection in the past (even before Red had his tackle shop) and I am in no big hurry but I do like to know what other options I may have. If not, I will pursue some of these other new options you good folks have given.
Hey Phil, how are the Specks treating you in Orlando? http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/smile.gif
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Robert B. McCorquodale
Sebring, FL
"Flip a fly"
[This message has been edited by dixieangler (edited 18 January 2006).]
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Specs are still good, especially after a cold snap (like last night). During the day, I just follow the feeding sea gulls with a full sink line. It is bump and run fishing and not easily done in a kayak, but fun none the less.
On one of your trips north, make some time to visit the shop I mentioned, you will love it, not your typical "bait and tackle".
-Phil
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Hey Phil,
Nice shop at Lake Alfred. I was just there today on a round about way to Lakeland. Nice old antique fiberglass rods at dirt cheap prices but I didn't see one under a 5wt. when a rod "happened" to have a line weight rating on it. Most of those sweet old rods didn't http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/frown.gif. But from the look of them (diameter wise), I would say that most were 8wts. Heddon and Abu Garcia just to name a few. A couple of nice custom glass rods too. Real nice folks there and lots of great tackle, old and new.
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Robert B. McCorquodale
Sebring, FL
"Flip a fly"
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Glad you liked it, sorry that they didn't have what you are lookin' for.
I like Ron's better than BPS http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/wink.gif.
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Well Robert if I had known you were coming to Lakeland I would have suggested you try Harold's Outdoors in Plant City. He doesn't have any fiberglass but he has barrels full of 3 and 4 weight rods from bass pro.
Rusty <><
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"PC" is for Plant City not Politically Correct. if you wanna catch something ya gotta get a hook in the water
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FWIW, an olf fiberglass rod may have "HEH" or "HDH" on it instead of a numeric line weight. The HEH would be similar to 4 wt, and HDH would be similar to 5 wt.
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DT WF L Moderen terms
IHI,IHJ,H = 2wt.
IGI,IGJ,G = 3wt.
HFH,HFG,F = 4wt.
HEH,HEG,E = 5wt.
HDH,HDG,D = 6wt.
HCH,HCF,C = 7wt.
GBG,GBF,B = 8wt.
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Hi Dixie. While searching for older out of production rods, keep a lookout for Orvis Golden A (for amber) glass rods. If you like a slow action rod they really are beautiful casters, and light weight even by todays standards. My 7 wgt is only 3 1/4 oz, and this was in the '70s! I don't know how often they show up, as most owners probably hold on to them. I think these were the last of the glass rods for Orvis. At that point they were transitioning into graphite, so these were the end of that era for them.
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Bob
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Hey fellas, we aren't talking numbers or lettering of any kind on those sweet old glass rods. The only ID on the rods at all were the maker's name. Thanks for the info.
Rusty, Plant City wouldn't have been "on my way" to Lakeland but I will try Harold's if I ever get up there.
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Robert B. McCorquodale
Sebring, FL
"Flip a fly"
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I came thru Lake Alfred today but I was in too big a hurry to stop. I did find out that there's a parking lot across the street from Ron's that will hold a semi just fine.
Oh boy, Oh boy, Oh boy!!!
Next time thru,
Rusty <><
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"PC" is for Plant City not Politically Correct. if you wanna catch something ya gotta get a hook in the water
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Does the Lake Alfred shop have a website or phone number you could provide? Thanks, Jonezee
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I learn more about the world while talking to myself when fishing alone
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Yep. I got one of their business cards when I was there. Here you go.
Ron's Tackle Box, LLC
The Old Angler's Antique Gallery
380 S. Lake Shore Way
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
Phone: (863) 956-4990
Fax: (863) 956-2525
Email: tackleguy@tampabay.rr.com
Hours:
Mon.-Thurs. 6am-6pm
Fri. & Sat. 6am-7pm
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Robert B. McCorquodale
Sebring, FL
"Flip a fly"
[This message has been edited by dixieangler (edited 17 February 2006).]