Glass or graphite

[zimrx17]

I am looking at a rod on ebay, a Fenwick, since there has been some discussion about them on another topic that I started, would this be fiberglass?
Fenwick FF857 8 1/2' Fly Rod w/ Original Case & Bag
It is the dark/reddish brown, and looks alot like a couple of other rods that are glass. I can post the ebay auction number, but don't want any of you guys bumping up the price
Drew

[Jim Sentell]

zimrx17;

That is a 70's fiberglass, 8 1/2 foot for 7wt. line. You'll love it even more with an 8wt. line.

There's a lot more info here: http://p097.ezboard.com/bfiberglassflyrodders


Jim

[zimrx17]

Thanks very much, just wanted to make sure it was glass, and right now the bid is ninety-nine cents, so stay away!

[Jim Sentell]

Hey zimrx17....

I have an FF806, FF756 and FF706. All three will perform great with 6wt. line, but will soar with 7 or 8wt.
They're smooth and relaxed and will pull in an anvil, can't break 'em.

I don't need a 7 as my 6 will do just fine for schooling stripers, blues, etc. and any LMB I hook.

So, you're safe on eBay.

Email me at jsentell@snip.net, and I'll give you some bidding tips so you don't lose it.

Regards, Jim

[Avalon]

Dear zimrx17,

I have the same model rod and I really like it with both a WF6 and WF7 line. With a 6 weight line I use it for trout on larger streams and with the 7 weight I use it for float tubing local lakes for bass and panfish.

When you buy it you'll have to find a suitable "period" reel to use with it. I use both a Pflueger 1495 and a Shakespeare - J.W. Young Speedex multiplier on mine. The Speedex is actually lighter than the Pflueger eventhough it is a mulitplier.

Best Wishes,
Avalon

[glm38]

I just bought an old fenwick glass rod - 7.5 ft 5 wt - love it.

Greg

[jeffsod]

I had to chime in and add a pic of a nice bass I caught on a Fenwick 856 recently while on a trip to Florida. This bass inhaled a foam popper at warp speed just around sunset. Put up a hell of a fight on the old glass rod but didn't pop the tippet! Fenwick made a fine glass rod

[papaloff]

I have a 1979 version of the Fenwick glass rod in a 8'6", 6wt. 4 piece model they called the Voyager. It is my go to rod for smallmouths. I tend to use it more often then the RPL that sits next to it in the closet. It has probably caught more fish than all of my other rods combined.

Marty

[Jerry]

[CA Bowhunter]

wow those are some sweet set up I am a big Fenwick I don't have any glass I'll have to get one.
Blake