Fibreglass fly rods

[spod]

My first fly rod was a Jarvis Walker Gold Medal made from fibreglass. Never liked it as even back then it felt too heavy and stiff.However, I'd like to get an old fibreglass fly rod to go with an older fly reel that I picked up at a garage sale.More for nostalgia than practical fishing. Dont come across fibreglass fly rods at garage sales or junk shops. Are they all still being used or have they been turned into short estuary blackfish rods? If anyone has a fibreglass fly they want to sell, please let me know.Cheers,Steve

[kurtisjohnthomas]

I have a 6# Shakespear Flyrod.

Super high quality Fibreglass.

MSG me if your keen.

Kurt

[Richie]

If you want to get even more traditional you could look at a cane rod

Bit pricey though.

What kind of reel is it? Do you have any pics?

Cheers,

Rich.

[cheap charlie]

Cane rod - the ultimate Old School Cool!

[spod]

I do have a split cane fly rod made by Peek and Sons of London. I picked it up at a garage sale(Where else?) some years ago. The cane is in perfect condition except for a slight set in the tips(it came with a spare). The grip has been bogged up in one spot with wood filler and then varnished--not by me. I've thought of using it but a little scared of breaking it, then there'd be tears! A modern made split cane fly rod would be a nice thing to own and use but my budget doesn't run into such things.

The fly reel that I found is a Heddon automatic fly reel. Never seen an auto fly reel in OZ. I think they never caught on over here as Australian fly fishers have always been a conservative breed. I'm looking forward to giving it a go on smallish trout. Could be fun. Zing!!!

Cheers,

Steve

[irongustavius]

The Scott F2 is a traditional-style fiberglass rod with a few modern tweaks thrown in. Would be good fun to fish for racing sardines in pocket water with one of these and your fancy reel

[spod]

I've come across a few people or companies who are making new fibreglass fly rods.They sound like they have a nice soft action much like the old or old style blackfish rods that are still being made.I have a garage sale bought home made rod that has a one piece orange hollow fibreglass blank which is quite soft in its action. It was probably made up as a bream or trout mudeye rod.I use it sometimes with a centrepin reel and its great for trout fishing.Still on the lookout for an old fibreglass fly rod.

Probably wont go out fishing for a few days. The heavens opened up yesterday evening and all the creeks around here will be running a banker.

Cheers,

Steve

[luderick -angler]

Spod,

what you most likely have there is an old butterworth or Sportex most likely the latter very good rods which are near indestructible, if you hunt arounfd second hand hock shops you will find old glass rods also check online auctions just be aware some are actually quite valauble due to the maker others are mass produced if I see any floating around I will PM you!

[spod]

Hi luderick angler,

I've often thought that the home made rod that I picked up at a garage sale was built on a Sportex blank. Orange seemed to be the common colour. This rod is just over 8ft and fishes nicely with an old Grice and Young centrepin reel that I have. Next time I head down to the nearest stretch of coast, about two hours drive, I'm going to try to fish for the luderick that I saw last time.

Thanks for the offer of looking out for a used fibreglass fly rod. I just dont see them anywhere down here in Victoria, either at garage sales or second hand shops.A mystery, as there would have been thousands sold when fibreglass was the new, you beaut rod material.

Cheers,

Steve

[cc118]

Hi Steve,

I don't know your budget but today's fiberglass fly rods have been developed to imitate the bamboo action. You might want to check out the Thomas and Thomas Heirloom fiberglass.

Regards Chris

[spod]

Hi Chris,

I had a look at the Thomas and Thomas fibreglass fly rods and they are nice. They aren't unreasonably priced but still out of my budget range. While I appreciate and admire quality gear, my choices run to the economy or second hand price range. Or am I just cheap?

Cheers,

Steve.

[luderick -angler]

Steve,

you get wha tyou pay for with quality rods, what is your budget and between Caddis and myself we could point you in the right direction!