Fiberglass Rods still in use?

[beaverkill54]

Just kind of wondering, how many of us are still fishing a fiberglass rod, either now and then, or all the time?

Eagle Claw rod circa 1969

[Lotech]

I used to fish glass, and I would again. But, I can't find any cheap blanks. I kind of like the slow stroke of fiberglass rods.

[dixieangler]

You betcha . You even have the brand I use listed in your post . I like that slow parabolic fiberglass action but I'm having trouble feeling the rod tip load on my new 5wt. so I'm guessing I ought to either step up one weight in flyline or change to a different flyline type.

[clyde holmes]

Im pretty much Boo, but have branched off into glass. Ive got an old HI that I still havent figured out the wt for it. Using glass for rainy days so I dont have too worry about sets. Look up Dleo6646, then go to his web site. Hes got some pretty awesome glass. I say go for it. Dont worry bout everybody else

[Bluegill222]

Fiberglass is good stuff, especially if you like slower action, full flex rods. I still use mine for bass, it's the same brand you have pictured in fact, only about ten years newer. It was my first fly rod and I still go back to it when I need a strong but flexible rod. Kind of nice for those of us who can't afford the 'boo.

[LadyFisher]

Hardy makes a very fine fiberglass rod, called the Perfection. Very smooth.

[fish4trout]

I have a 4wt and a 3wt Diamondglass. I very rarely fish anything else.

[Avalon]

Dear Beaverkill,

I sometimes float tube with a Fenwick 8 1/2 foot 7 weight or a Shakespeare 8 1/2 foot 7 weight for bass and panfish.

I just like the way they feel and cast.

Best Wishes,
Avalon

[Gardenfish]

I own five fiberglass rods: three of them get used occasionally, the McFarland gets used frequently, and the 7' 2" 6 piece Longfellow Model 955 never is fished. I don't want to hurt it. Neat rod that casts WF5F quite nicely even with all of those old metal ferrules.

[bassman]

I still use a glass rod I have had for many years now and then. John