tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148053610537598768.post8873087803637056102..comments2023-06-27T01:15:30.176-07:00Comments on Feather Chucker: Dipping My Toes Into The Fiberglass RealmFeather Chuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17816824282816730471noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148053610537598768.post-6703089034502468862015-11-03T14:49:55.607-08:002015-11-03T14:49:55.607-08:00have an ff858 and a ff806 (and a tfo ticrx 12 wt w...have an ff858 and a ff806 (and a tfo ticrx 12 wt w/ a c-vex reel {10-12 wt lines} )<br /><br />if i could only fish one rod it would be the ff858 w/ a medalist 1498 (8-10 wt lines)<br />if i could keep two: it would be the ff858 and the ticrx <br /><br />dont get me wrong--the ff806 is a great rod that will handle 6-8 wt lines (i love it w/ an Orvis Battenkill 8/9)--it's just that i do enough inshore and surf stuff that the bigger gear usually is the better tool <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148053610537598768.post-80590976592661733822014-02-21T12:18:05.414-08:002014-02-21T12:18:05.414-08:00I have an Eagle Claw Featherlight and it is about ...I have an Eagle Claw Featherlight and it is about all I use. I never even planned to use it when I bought it. I planned to just put it in my garage and let anyone that wanted to go fly fishing with me (that didn't have a fly rod) use it. My brother-In-Law went with me one day and took it; we ended up swapping rods and it has been my go to rod ever since. BTW - Garage sale price $20.AdamEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107347958456472504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148053610537598768.post-71769236668512637182014-02-18T14:03:32.325-08:002014-02-18T14:03:32.325-08:00I saw a 5 star on ebay last night that needs a new...I saw a 5 star on ebay last night that needs a new stripping guide, and it was priced accordingly. That could be a winner.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288928187563951613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148053610537598768.post-45504643776877097602014-02-17T22:12:29.210-08:002014-02-17T22:12:29.210-08:00Kevin,
I have a few glass rods- an Eagle Claw Feat...Kevin,<br />I have a few glass rods- an Eagle Claw Featherlight that's almost 20 years old (6'6" 5 wt), a more recent Featherlight (8' 6 wt), and an antique Garcia (8' 6 wt) that I refurbished (new guides). The Garcia I have is my favorite among the bunch... and it's only a 2 star model. My understanding is that the 5 star were their top of the line. I don't think you could go wrong with one of those, but maybe consider doing what I did. Find one in less than perfect condition and put new guides on it. Most of the old rods were fitted with too few guides compared to how things are done now. I think by adding a few guides and reformulating the guide spacing, I seriously improved the performance of the 2 star Garcia rod that I have. The older guides also tend to be a bit small for more modern fly line. I actually put single foot guides on mine (gasp- some people think single foot are horrible) so as to reduce the number of wraps and ensure none of the flex was lost.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288928187563951613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148053610537598768.post-12474225247021246722014-02-17T16:29:53.981-08:002014-02-17T16:29:53.981-08:00Kevin
When it comes to lightness, Redington has o...Kevin <br />When it comes to lightness, Redington has one of the lightness graphite rods on the market at 2.5 oz. in the 8 1/2 ft. --3 wt. --I have paired this fly rod with the Redington Drift reel which weights in at 3.5 oz. making the combo weight in at 6 oz. ---When I buy a fly rod or reel now days one of the first things I look for is the weight of the reel and fly rod. I have another Redington combo in a 5 wt. 9 ft. weighting in at 6.5 oz. I am so impressed with these fly rods and their Drift reels. <br />Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148053610537598768.post-10031260767550101252014-02-17T14:35:18.100-08:002014-02-17T14:35:18.100-08:00Some of the old Fenwick glass is very sweet (picke...Some of the old Fenwick glass is very sweet (picked up a dandy 6-footer for a 5-wt. last summer for $75) and a lot of the new custom rods are awesome. For me, it's glass and cane. Good luck with the fiberglass hunt!rivertoprambleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049232742240328847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148053610537598768.post-46883196462928421352014-02-17T12:28:29.449-08:002014-02-17T12:28:29.449-08:00After I started using glass, I got rid of all my g...After I started using glass, I got rid of all my graphite rods. There are a lot of reasons why I like glass but besides price, I like a full flexing rod that I can feel load. Modern glass is every bit as light as graphite in weight.cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148053610537598768.post-43624549489644154952014-02-17T10:37:16.436-08:002014-02-17T10:37:16.436-08:00Thanks for the comment Mel. I'm not going to s...Thanks for the comment Mel. I'm not going to stop using graphite. I just want to give this glass thing a try. At least for one season. I'll still use my graphite rods now and then but I'd like to mix in a glass rod. Especially for the Eno and the Neuse.Feather Chuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17816824282816730471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148053610537598768.post-89480237087733072852014-02-17T10:25:41.578-08:002014-02-17T10:25:41.578-08:00Very good conversation starter here, Kevin. I hav...Very good conversation starter here, Kevin. I have fished with Fenwick Rods years ago. They were the going thing at the time and I enjoyed them. Then came Graphite rods and, as you know, the revolution bypassed most of the use of glass. Glass is definitely making a strong comeback on the rod scene and they appear to be beautifully done for the most part. Haven't cast anything glass except for the Eagle Claw Featherlight that I got from Fiberglass Manifesto. They are a lot of fun and don't cost much at all. That being said, I still use Graphite rods too. Good luck with your search for a glass rod. Waiting to hear some results from your experiences.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15787242134608887555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148053610537598768.post-57884950184540340862014-02-17T09:31:26.088-08:002014-02-17T09:31:26.088-08:00It's funny you say that. Most of the fiberglas...It's funny you say that. Most of the fiberglass rods I've held in my hand seemed lighter than any graphite rod. When we talk about actual physical weight of rods what are we really talking about? Ounces? The real weight on a fly rod is caused by the reel.Feather Chuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17816824282816730471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148053610537598768.post-13144192462351762782014-02-17T08:56:35.438-08:002014-02-17T08:56:35.438-08:00Kevin
I have often thought of trying the Fiberglas...Kevin<br />I have often thought of trying the Fiberglass rods and even the Glass fly rods, but after going to the Graphite fly rods some years back, I discovered it best suits my needs. I am so impressed with the lightness and ease at which these rods perform for me. At my age I need something that is light enough to keep me on the water most of the day and the graphite is what will do it for me. Thanks for sharing<br />Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.com