I would have to give a resounding echo to the older Hardy's. Great rods and a feel all it's own. I have several glass rods and continue to build them as I have found them to be a superb alternative to the slow action that I have grown to love in bamboo. Right now, I have a fixation on the McFarland Spruce Creek rods, having built 2 and another on the way. I also have a Mark Steffan rod that is outstanding as well. I think Les is right on target with both Mike McFarland and the Steffan Brothers, they are destined to infamy. Another neat fiberglass rod is the Diamondglass, which in my opinion closely resembles the action of the older Hardy's and is a good bargain at $295. Recently I also built a few of the Lamiglass 3 and 4 piece fiberglass rods that are a pleasure to fish as well.

When it comes right dow to it though, my go-to rod in fiberglass is my McFarland Spruce Creek, I can only wish I had more time to fish all of them.



[This message has been edited by dleo6446 (edited 04 July 2006).]