I love glass rods. I have sold off all my bamboo and graphite rods over time. It is a personal choice that I must admit is based in part on nostalgia, part on durability and function, and part on cost. Fine glass rods are easily the equal of fine bamboo or graphite and much less expensive. I think the reason you don't see more of them fished is more marketing than function (a company can't make as much on a cheaper product, and neither can a fly shop). My other problem is that I have just as much enjoyment casting and fishing an old Fenwick glass rod as any newer rod of any material. In fact if you read this, Gramps, and want a great Diamodglass 8' 3pc 5wt for $195, email me. I have my eye on a couple of more Fenwicks and can get them
and a few others for what I spent on my $295 Diamondglass although it is a sweet casting rod.

Randy Knapp
wrknapp@yahoo.com