Looking Through Glass

[NJTroutbum]

Glass Rod small.jpg

It was my first project rod, built off of a Lamiglass Firecane, 7 foot, 3weight, 2-piece blank. I found a full-wells grip that was slimmer and smaller than any other they had, and the accouterments to complete the build at a total of $150. Short of one item I failed to purchase...a hook keeper. Which would later nearly ruin things. It was wrapped by hand using a shoebox notched for a jig, and although the finish on my wraps were not perfect...it was mine. I dressed it up with a Ross Colorado #0 and a Cortland 444 Peach Double-taper 3Wt line. The result? Pure Nirvana! I felt I had found my small stream trout rod. I had no idea how right I was.

For the full blog post click on the link below:

http://ralphsflybox.blogspot.com/201...ugh-glass.html

[redietz]

I think I like the looks of the current half Wells better than the original full Wells. It reminds me of the grip on my old Heddons.

Nice looking rod!

[CharlaineC]

Its a beautiful rod from what I can see. I personally love the full wells grip but the half wells is just as beautiful.

[bobbyg]

Enjoyed seeing this rod Ralph!
I fish glass more and more these days.
Your little rod reminds me of a Heddon Model 14 Featherweight.
Nice!

[Betty Hiner]

Beautiful build!! This will quickly become your favorite/go-to rod!!!

[bobbyg]

May I ask where you obtained the blank?

[NJTroutbum]

I purchased the Blank in Anglers Workshop in Woodland Washington. Right near the Lamiglass plant. But as I mentioned in the Blog....it was more than 20 years ago. You can still find them on EBAY now and then.

Ralph

[dudley]

My father built me a Lamiglass 4wt in 1972
Still use it.

[bobbyg]

I can't find any reference to Lamiglas Firecane blanks.
I have communicated with several folks in the know about Lamiglas
and no one has ever heard of the Firecanes? Were they private labelled
through Anglers Workshop?

[NJTroutbum]

No, they were a standard line for 4-5 years by Lamiglas.