Steffen Brothers make the best glass rods available today, in my opinion.
Their 2 piece blanks are $130.00. Reasonable for the finish, quality, and fishability.
The only drawback being they are only available in one color.
Mark has told me that the glass is special made for them and the minimum order is 500 pounds per color
and they can only afford the one color. It's expensive!
He also told me he had recently cast a new Lamiglas fiberglass rod and was impressed with it.
Do not know the cost of their blanks. Again, I believe they are only available in one color.
I like well made glass rods. They are definitely making a comeback.
When you can arrange your affairs to go fishing, forget all the signs, homilies, advice and folklore. JUST GO.