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What do you guys think of this rod for small streams. I have been reading about fiberglass rods, and this one might be one I just have to pick up.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishin ... t104721480%3Bcat105573780
Posted on: 2012/3/6 14:32
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You search around long enough and you can find a nice vintage fiberglass rod that will fit your needs and probably a lot cheaper than $100.
Talk to bikerfish, shakey, or even gfen if he ever shows up again.
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IMO for $100 it would be worth a try if you like slower action rods, which I do. The 6"6" 4 weight would be great for small streams. I need another rod like I need a hole in the head though. If you take the plunge let us know how you like it. WTT
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stroll over to the glass board and search for reviews, quite a few folks are fishing them. I've never cast one so I'm no help at all!
http://fiberglassflyrodders.com/forum/
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Well I just ordered the 7' 4/5wt.... I couldn't help myself after reading the review. I was torn between the 6'6" 4wt, and the 7' 4/5wt but I figured with the 7' 4/5wt I could have the best of both worlds. I will be sure to my own little rod review when I get it. Thanks guys for the input, and especially biker and beer for leading me to some great sites.
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If you could pick one out in person so you could pick a decent handle... it would probably be a sweet rod.
The first "decent" fly rod I had was a good glass rod... it was an SA Systems 2 (I think) 7'6" for 5wt line.
Posted on: 2012/3/6 17:27
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It's alright i'm not too worried about the cork quality. From what the review said they seem to be pretty decent anyways in the lower weights. I had a $25 gift card to put towards it anyways so it was pretty dang cheap. Plus I will back home for spring break in a week and a half. Just in time for the rod to show up at me house, so I can take it for a spin around CV.
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Don't worry you did alright. I have the 7 foot 4/5. Super nice rod cork quality seems fine to me. Rod cast great too.
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won't find a better fiberglass rod for the price with 25 years of garuntee. they just came off sale. sucks to be the guy who just paid full price. gfen, owns two.
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I got the 7' 4/5wt for Xmas and I'm really happy with the quality at that price point. I have fished it exclusively since then and love this rod. Sure it has it's hiccups but it is a fun rod to fish.
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I'm looking forward to trying it out. I figured it was a pretty hard deal to beat. Never even thought about the waranty until right now. Figured it would be a decent small to even medium sized stream rod.
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Since gfen has 2, I had to start catching up, so I nabbed the 6'6" - 4wt, and a coupla browns on Ridley humored me/it with stone flies.
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Here's a picture from today. CGR 7' 4/5wt.
Posted on: 2012/3/9 21:20
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Sorry, having a problem posting pics.
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