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== Tim Durkos ==<br />
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The "holy grail" for short 'glass rod admirer's, the Tim Durkos Ultra-Light Premium series is a rare find for the collector. Made in the early 1960's, rods offered were as follows:<br />
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== WEST FORK SERIES ==<br />
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WF4013 4' 3 wt.<br />
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WF5013 5' 3 wt.<br />
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WF5014 5' 4 wt.<br />
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== SPRING CREEK SERIES ==<br />
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SC 6' 3 wt.<br />
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SC604 6' 4 wt.<br />
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Harry Wilson was the talented rod maker who started Scott Powr-Ply Company in 1974. In 1975, Wilson demonstrated his management savvy when he hired his first employee, one Larry Kenney. This team developed and grew the company from Wilson's basement to a major rod company in just a few short years. Wilson retained ownership until 1987, when he sold the company to William Ford (Ford Motor Co.). In 1989, Steve Phinney purchased a share of the ownership. Larry Kenney retained his ownership share until 1993 and continued as a company director until 1996. In 1994, the company was moved to Montrose, CO. Currently, the company president and lead rod designer is Jim Bartschii. Bartschii started with Scott in the 80s and took over as company president in the late 90s.<br />
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One of the early Scott developments was the Flex Ferrule, an internal spigot ferrule with the same flex as the rod blank. In addition, Harry Wilson developed a technique of adding internal fiberglass sleeves into the rod blanks to modify the stiffness and vibration of the final rods. Scott rods were known for their fine casting properties. Each rod blank was flexed and trimmed to match the characteristics of the master blank for that model. This ensured consistency from rod to rod. (1)<br />
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== Differences in the various Scott fiberglass rod models == <br />
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(''information from posts by Larry Kenney'')<br />
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Scott's original glass blanks - both yellow and brown - were built by California Tackle Co of Gardena, CA using e-glass and polyester resins on proprietary mandrels designed by Harry Wilson. Cal Tackle made the Sabre line of conventional rods but virtually no fly rods except for custom contract work like that done for Scott. The only difference between the yellow and brown was the pigment. Scott discontinued fiberglass in 1981, although a few rods were built from existing blank inventory on special order. Scott relaunched glass with the Fibertouch line in mid90s. Originally in a dark amber color, the rods were made from S-glass with epoxy resins on new mandrels. In addition, the new glass blanks were, and continue to be, rolled by Scott, first in Berkeley, CA and later in Montrose, CO.<br />
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Other than a few pre-1973 rods built on Lamiglas blanks by Harry Wilson, Scott glass has had at least 5 separate generations:<br />
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#original yellow glass, slightly on the amber/orange end of the spectrum, built for Scott by Cal Tackle Co from 1973 to 1976-ish<br />
#same glass, same mandrels, same patterns with a slightly different yellow color going just slightly toward the green end of the spectrum. The color change reflected a change in the pigment in the pre-preg used in 1976 and 1977<br />
#brown glass, simply a different pigment, a conscious color change by Scott. The blanks were still rolled by Cal Tackle on the same mandrels and patterns, from about 1978 to 1981<br />
#the brown S-glass rolled on new mandrels by Scott itself starting in 1993, but without the internal sleeves of the earlier Wilson era glass rods<br />
#the black S-glass rolled on those same new mandrels beginning around 1996, also without the internal sleeves<br />
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== 1970-80s Scott Fiberglass Rod Models == <br />
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"Scott built two piece models in yellow glass and five piece yellow models. Scott didn't list three piece models until 1979, the year after the switch to brown glass, though it's likely we made some after that in yellow with remnant inventory. We built them all, along with the occasional four piece, 9' # 9 line rod (never listed) through 1981, after which they weren't listed, but were still built on occasion on request." The heavier rods were available with short fixed fighting butts. "Original yellow glass rods had gold aluminum hardware, either down locking slide band or full metal uplock. Stripping guides were Perfection chrome WCSs or WCGs. Wraps were a brown special dye lot by Sunset. Brown blanks had the same rust/brown fittings used on the graphite rods. Guides switched to the new Perfection ACS ceramic insert type, with the shock ring dyed rust to match wraps and hardware, same as on graphite. Wraps also went to rust/red from brown at this time. Very few glass rods, if any, were finished with the black hardware that was the next change for graphite rods." ''Larry Kenney ''<br />
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<caption>1970-80s Scott Fiberglass Rods</caption><br />
<tr><th>Number</th><th>Line Weight</th><th>Length</th></tr><br />
<tr><th colspan="3">Two Piece Rods</th></tr><br />
<tr><td>F60</td><td>2/3</td><td>6'</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F65</td><td>2/3</td><td>6'6"</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F70</td><td>DT3</td><td>7'</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F71</td><td>WF5</td><td>7'</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F74</td><td>WF4</td><td>7'6"</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F75</td><td>WF5</td><td>7'6"</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F79</td><td>DT4</td><td>8'</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F80</td><td>WF5</td><td>8'</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F81</td><td>WF6</td><td>8'</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F82</td><td>WF7</td><td>8'</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F82B</td><td>WF7 bass taper</td><td>8'</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F84</td><td>WF5</td><td>8'4"</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F85</td><td>WF6</td><td>8'6"</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F86</td><td>WF7</td><td>8'6"</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F87B</td><td>WF7 bass taper</td><td>8'6"</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F89</td><td>ST9</td><td>8'9"</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F89B</td><td>WF/ST9</td><td>8'9"</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F90</td><td>ST10</td><td>9'</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F91</td><td>ST11</td><td>9'</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F92</td><td>WF/ST10</td><td>9'</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F93</td><td>WF/ST11</td><td>9'</td></tr><br />
<tr><th colspan="3">Three Piece Rods</th></tr><br />
<tr><td>F70/3</td><td>WF4</td><td>7'</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F74/3</td><td>WF4</td><td>7'6"</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F75/3</td><td>WF5</td><td>7'6"</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F80/3</td><td>WF5</td><td>8'</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F81/3</td><td>WF6</td><td>8'</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F86/3</td><td>WF7</td><td>8'6"</td></tr><br />
<tr><th colspan="3">Five Piece Rods</th></tr><br />
<tr><td>F70/5</td><td>WF4</td><td>7'</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F75/5</td><td>WF5</td><td>7'6"</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F80/5</td><td>WF5</td><td>8'</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F81/5</td><td>WF6</td><td>8'</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F86/5</td><td>WF7</td><td>8'6"</td></tr><br />
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== 1990s Scott Fiberglass Rods == <br />
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In progress...<br />
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== Some informative posts from the Fiberglass Flyrodders archives == <br />
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I was wondering about the internal sleeves used to modify the wall thickness in the early Scott fiberglass rods. The rods seem to have an internal sleeve in both tip and butt sections. I was always curious the placement and location. Such attention to detail today would be cost prohibitive and is a detail that makes the rods so interesting to me. Thanks, ''Tom''<br />
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Harry Wilson had a pretty good intuitive feel for where a rod needed to be stiffened with a butt sleeve, or where a tip sleeve needed to be placed to add mass to smooth things out. But we still spent a lot of hours dropping in unglued test sleeves of various lengths, then casting, before we got a rod to perform as we wanted it to. ''Larry Kenney''<br />
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I have a Scott five piece 7 foot marked for a WF4F in the yellow glass (F-70/5). I read that the early rod blanks that Harry Wilson used were from Lamiglas and that later yellow rods were made from the same blanks as the brown rods. My rod is #570-533 and reads: Scott L Pow R-Ply 7.0' - 2 1/2 OZ - WF-4F. The fittings are gold colored and it came in an aluminum tube with a white pasted on label. The tube has a rubber cap connected by a bead chain. I would love to know more about this wonderful little rod. Did Harry Wilson actually inscribe these early rods? Also this rod does not seem to have any internal sleeves - maybe because it was five piece? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.<br />
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A rod with serial number 533 is almost certainly from early Cal Tackle stock on Harry Wilson's recently designed light trout mandrels. It would have been made in 1973 or 1974, in Harry's first basement shop on 10th Avenue in San Francisco. Everything from ferruling to signature would have been done by him. When I came on board in 1975, we rented official shop space on Cook Street and decided to start up with new serial numbers beginning at 1000.<br />
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F70s (in the brown pigmented glass labeled F703) were among the nicest light line rods Scott or anybody else ever built. While not exactly rare, these rods were never built in significant numbers and I suspect there were fewer in yellow glass than in the brown version that we did from late 1977 on (same glass, just a different pigment). The white case label dates it to 1974 or earlier. From where I sit, that model is the Holy Grail of glass Scotts and earlier is better than later. Wish I'd built one for myself when I had the chance. ''Larry Kenney''<br />
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== References ==<br />
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#General Reference 1<br />
#Posts by Larry Kenney in the archives of the Fiberglass Flyrodders discussion forum.<br />
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== Trivia ==<br />
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#The company was named after Harry Wilson's son Scott. <br />
#The PowrR-Ply portion of the name refers to a big game fly reel designed by Harry Wilson in the early 60s.<br />
#The reel had a drag that could be backed off immediately when necessary.</div>Adminhttps://wiki.fiberglassflyrodders.com/mediawiki-1.32.2/index.php?title=1976_SA_Fly_Line_Chart&diff=881976 SA Fly Line Chart2014-01-17T03:12:29Z<p>Admin: Created page with " == 1976 SA Fly Line Chart == This information is from the 1976 SA Fly Line Chart published in the Spring Special edition of Fly Fisherman magazine. Hopefully, I can ge..."</p>
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== 1976 SA Fly Line Chart ==<br />
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This information is from the 1976 SA Fly Line Chart published in the Spring Special edition of Fly Fisherman magazine. Hopefully, I can get this to format acceptably...<br />
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<tr><th>Model No.</th><th>Rod Length</th><th>Line Weight</th><th>Model No.</th><th>Rod Length</th><th>Line Weight</th></tr><br />
<tr><th colspan="3">Algonquin</th><th colspan="3">Angler</th></tr><br />
<tr><td>T10-706</td><td>7'6"</td><td>5</td><td>UL36</td><td> 6'</td><td>5</td></tr><br />
<tr><td> T10-707</td><td>8'</td><td>6</td><td>UL37</td><td> 6'6"</td><td>5</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>T10-710</td><td>8'6"</td><td>7</td><td>880</td><td>8'</td><td>7</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>T10-711</td><td>8'6"</td><td>7</td><td>8 Special</td><td>8'</td><td> 7</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>T10-714</td><td>8'6"</td><td>8</td><td>1880</td><td>8'</td><td> 8</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>T10-716</td><td>9'</td><td>8</td><td>890</td><td>9'</td><td> 9</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>T10-717</td><td>9'</td><td>9</td><td>1890</td><td>9'</td><td> 8-9</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>T10-718</td><td>9'</td><td>9</td><td colspan="3">&nbsp;</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>T10-719</td><td>9'</td><td>10</td><th colspan="3">Browning</th></tr><br />
<tr><td colspan="3">&nbsp;</td><td>322960</td><td>6'</td><td>5</td></tr><br />
<tr><th colspan="3">Berkley</th><td>322970</td><td>7'</td><td>6</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>Specialist IV</td><td>6'3"</td><td>4</td><td>322975</td><td>7'6"</td><td>6</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>PG 40</td><td>6'3"</td><td>4</td><td>322980</td><td>8'</td><td>6/7</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>Specialist V</td><td>7'</td><td>5</td><td>322985</td><td>8'6"</td><td>7</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>PG 40</td><td>7'</td><td>5</td><td>322986</td><td>8'6"</td><td>8/9</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F 40</td><td>7'6"</td><td>6</td><td>322990</td><td>9'</td><td>8</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>Specialist VI</td><td>7'6"</td><td>6</td><td>322991</td><td>9'</td><td>9/10</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>PG 40</td><td>7'6"</td><td>6</td><td colspan="3">&nbsp;</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>C 40</td><td>7'6"</td><td>6</td><th colspan="3">Cortland</th></tr><br />
<tr><td>F 40</td><td>7'6"</td><td>6</td><td>FR 2000</td><td>6'6"</td><td>5/6</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>PG 40</td><td>8'</td><td>7</td><td>ProCrest</td><td>6'6"</td><td>5/6</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>PC 40</td><td>8'</td><td>7</td><td>FR 2000</td><td>7'</td><td>5/6</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>T 40</td><td>8'</td><td>7</td><td>ProCrest</td><td>7'</td><td>5/6</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>C 40</td><td>8'</td><td>7</td><td>FR 2000</td><td>7'6"</td><td>5/6</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F 40</td><td>8'</td><td>7</td><td>ProCrest</td><td>7'6"</td><td>6/7</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>B 40</td><td>8'</td><td>7</td><td>FR 2000</td><td>8'</td><td>6/7</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>PG 40</td><td>8'6"</td><td>8</td><td>ProCrest</td><td>8'</td><td>6/7</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>PC 40</td><td>8'6"</td><td>8</td><td>FR 2000</td><td>8'6"</td><td>7/8</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>T 40</td><td>8'6"</td><td>8</td><td>ProCrest</td><td>8'6"</td><td>7/8</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>C 40</td><td>8'6"</td><td>8</td><td colspan="3">&nbsp;</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>F 40</td><td>8'6"</td><td>8</td><th colspan="3">Daiwa</th></tr><br />
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== Shipping a fishing rod ==<br />
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Shipping a fishing rod can be a hazardous proposition. The package is long, awkward, and provokes shipping clerks to violent behavior. However, it is the seller's legal responsibility to ensure the rod reaches the buyer. Safely. To quote eBay's Shipping Problems page; ''"Remember, the seller is responsible for the item until it is in the buyer's possession. eBay protects buyers if items arrive damaged, and sellers should consider insuring their items to protect themselves against loss."''<br />
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I have purchased a couple hundred fishing rods by mail. Too many arrive broken due to poor packaging. Often the sellers didn't purchase insurance and claimed no responsibility for shipping losses. To date, eBay's Buyer Protection compensated me >every time for a rod broken during shipping. Then eBay carved their loss from the seller's PayPal balance. In the long run, a buyer doesn't want compensation for loss - they want the fishing rod. This web page advises how to deliver a fishing rod without drama, calamity, or insurance claims.<br />
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[[File:Broken-Lami-8370-two.jpg|center|frame|Don't let this happen to your rod shipment]]<br />
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== Four easy steps for successful shipping ==<br />
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=== Ship the rod in a heavy plastic tube ===<br />
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[[File:Mailing-Tubes.jpg|right|frame|A selection of plastic plumbing pipe]]<br />
'''Schedule 40 plumbing pipe is perfect'''. That's right, plastic plumbing pipe is our friend. Buy a section of 2" schedule 40 PVC or ABS plumbing pipe about 6" longer than the fishing rod or rod tube. This material makes an almost bombproof shipping tube and it is cheap. <br />
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'''A cardboard box is not sufficient''' - especially those free, triangular, US Postal boxes. Most broken fishing rods I've received were shipped in a taped up pair of triangular boxes. The buyer pays the shipping charges, including the materials. Don't risk the rod to save a couple of dollars.<br />
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'''Rod tubes ARE NOT rugged enough for shipping''', even the metal ones (see the photo at the top of the page). Don't even think about it. In addition, buyers get upset with shipping labels stuck to a vintage rod tube. Negative feedback upset. Pack the rod into the rod tube, then pack the rod tube into the plastic plumbing pipe.<br />
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=== Wrap the rod securely ===<br />
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[[File:Mailing-Tubes-4.jpg|right|frame|Put the rod into the rod bag]]<br />
[[File:Mailing-Tubes-5.jpg|right|frame|Wrap the rod completely]]<br />
'''The rod should be wrapped such that it is snug in the tube'''. Place the rod into the rod bag, if there is one. Wrap the rod with paper or bubble wrap. Extend the wrap a couple of inches beyond each end to protect the rod tip. If the fishing rod has a rod tube, place the wrapped rod into the tube. Finally, pack the rod tube into the shipping tube (again, don't ship the rod in a naked rod tube). Sometimes the address label on the shipping tube is damaged or obscured - include a second copy of the recipient's name and address INSIDE the shipping tube.<br />
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Plastic end caps are nice - tape them to the tube - don't glue them. In a pinch, just stuff newspaper into the tube ends and wrap several layers of packing tape around the ends.<br />
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Finally, attach the shipping label to the tube and cover it with clear packing tape.<br />
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<div style="width:550px;margin:auto">[[File:Mailing-Tubes-7.jpg|right|frame|Add some packing and tape shut]]<br />
[[File:Mailing-Tubes-6.jpg|left|frame|Place the rod in the tube]]<br style="clear:both" /></div><br />
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=== Pick the right delivery company ===<br />
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Ship with FedEx Ground or the US Postal Service. Brown breaks 10% of the rods they deliver and they are notorious for not paying insurance claims. Avoid the hassle. Stick with FedEx or the post office. For expensive or rare rods, consider US Postal Express Mail delivery. Express Mail parcels don't enter the main mail stream. They are hand sorted, scanned at every transfer, and they travel in a dedicated Express Mail rolling container. Express Mail requires a signature, so it's delivered to the addressee, not left on the porch. For International shipments, the US Postal Service is the best bet (and don't forget the proper customs forms). FedEx has excellent online package tracking. The US Postal Service system is slow, but sufficient.<br />
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=== Always, always, always buy insurance ===<br />
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Simply put, shipping insurance protects the seller. Even well packaged fishing rods get damaged. If a rod is broken during delivery, eBay compensates the buyer from the sellers account. Savvy sellers insist that the buyers purchase insurance.<br />
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== What NOT to do ==<br />
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*'''Never package the rod in a triangular cardboard box'''. Do you want to save a couple of bucks? or compensate eBay for a Buyer's Protection claim? <br />
*'''Don't place tape or glue directly on the rod or rod tube'''. Rod paint and cork grips are easily tape damaged. Use 3M blue masking tape if you must. Never use rubber bands to hold the rod sections together - a short period wrapped in a rubber band will warp the rod.<br />
*'''Don't toss the receipts SAVE THE INSURANCE RECEIPT UNTIL THE ROD IS SAFELY DELIVERED!''' No receipt - no compensation for your loss. eBay compensates the buyer - the seller is on their own. If you make an insurance claim, a printout of the eBay transaction suffices as proof of value.</div>Adminhttps://wiki.fiberglassflyrodders.com/mediawiki-1.32.2/index.php?title=File:Mailing-Tubes-7.jpg&diff=84File:Mailing-Tubes-7.jpg2014-01-17T01:40:27Z<p>Admin: Mailing Tubes 7</p>
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== Japanese Fiberglass Flyrods ==<br />
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Some very fine fiberglass rods are now produced in Japan and Asia. Like the US made glass rods, the rod makers chose fiberglass for it's performance. If anything, there are even more choices than in the US. These fiberglass rod lines are available via Japanese tackle stores or Yahoo Japan (the Japanese equivalent of eBay). Currently, none have US importers. But if you got here, then you are an Internet junkie and something as mundane as international purchasing and shipping isn't going to stop you. I'll add websites and additional information as I can.<br />
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== Tom's Fractured Guide to Japanese Websites ==<br />
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You should absolutely make use of [http://www.google.com/language_tools?hl=en Google Translation] or [http://babelfish.altavista.com/ Alta Vista Translation] to get a rough idea what you are seeing. But some important website functions don't translate, particularly navigation buttons. And translating each and every Yahoo auction gets tedious. So here are a few things I look for when surfing Japanese sites or Yahoo Japan. Watch for the characters '''フライ ロッド''' which represent "fly rod" or '''フライ リール''' which indicates "fly reel". With respect to fly rods, look for '''グラス''' as this indicates "glass". Don't be put off if the translator program indicates this means "grass", the characters '''バンブー''' indicate a bamboo rod (often translated as Van Buu). Also watch for '''カーボン''', indicating carbon fiber or for '''グラファ''' which indicates graphite (note the first two symbols are the same as for glass!). '''ロッドケース''' indicates a rod case. The characters '''ピース''' in conjunction with a number is the number of rod sections. The characters '''新品''' usually indicate brand new, but sometimes have a meaning similar to "new old stock", whereas '''ビンテージ''' will indicate "vintage".<br />
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The translation engines are helpful, but sometimes they will cough up some very peculiar phrases. For instance, the characters '''仕舞寸法''' will often translate into rather strange "Informal-Noh-dance (mask) size", but in reality this refers to the length of the rod packed in it's case. The characters '''自重''' get translated to "prudence", but often indicate weight, or line weight. Used item descriptions on Yahoo Japan often translate to "from Medival times" meaning an older item. Used items descriptions may include the word "crack", but the meaning here is closer to scrapes or scratches in the finish or other indications of use and handling.<br />
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== Tiemco Fiberglass Fly Rods ==<br />
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Tiemco has held a licensing agreements with Fenwick and Orvis for years. Recently, Tiemco has produced a couple of different lines of Fenwick rods exclusively for the Japanese market, including a cool looking HMG line. In addition, they produce other fiberglass fly rods with their own model names.<br />
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=== Currently Available Tiemco Rods ===<br />
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==== Fenwick Yellow Glass Series II ====<br />
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There are 11 models in the product line. The rods have yellow blanks, spigot ferrules, and elegant hardware. The rods range from 3 weight to 7 weight. <br />
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*'''FF663-2J''', "Little Giant", a 6½ foot, 2 piece, 3 weight, Grip C (new rod and grip style for 2008); <br />
*'''FF694-2J''', "Grateful Rod "(?!), a 6'9", 2 piece, 4 weight, Grip C (new rod and grip style for 2008); <br />
*'''FF633-3J''', "Glass Midge", a 6'3", 3 piece, 3 weight, Grip A; <br />
*'''FF733-3J''', "Triple Apple", a 7'3", 3 piece, 3 weight, Grip A; <br />
*'''FF694-3J''', "De-Liar", a 6'9", 3 piece, 4 weight, Grip A; <br />
*'''FF765-3J''', "Indian Summer", a 7½ foot, 3 piece, 5 weight, Grip A; <br />
*'''FF6117-3J''', "Floater Bum", a 6'11", 3 piece, 7 weight, Grip B; <br />
*'''FF663-5J''', "Shangri-La", a 6'3", 5 piece, 3 weight, Grip A; <br />
*'''FF703-5J''', "Little Yellow", a 7 foot, 5 piece, 3 weight, Grip A; <br />
*'''FF734-5J''', "Continental Tourer", a 7'3", 5 piece, 4 weight, Grip A; <br />
*'''FF795-5J''', "FF79.5", a 7'9", 5 piece, 5 weight, Grip A. <br />
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These rods are available through the [http://www.bluedun.net/RodsandReels-Fenwick_Yellow_glass.htm Blue Dun Fly shop in Toyko].<br />
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[[File:Yellow-Fenwick-1.jpg|center]]<br />
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==== Euflex Glassmaster ====<br />
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Two small stream glass rods. Not cheap. The rods have black blanks, spigot ferrules, and cork grips with sliding rings. There are only two models:<br />
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*'''NTF 604-3''', "Dwarf", a 6 foot, 3 piece, 4 weight<br />
*'''NTF 733-3''', "Midge Midge", a 7'3", 3 piece, 3 weight<br />
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==== Euflex Bushmaster ====<br />
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A long running series of short glass rods. Still not cheap. The rods have black blanks, spigot ferrules, and cork grips with cap and ring cork reelseats. Currently there are three models:<br />
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*'''BM 553-4''', a 5'5", 4 piece, 3 weight<br />
*'''BM 6113-4''', a 6'11", 4 piece, 3 weight<br />
*'''BM 654-4''', a 6'5", 4 piece, 4 weight<br />
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Previous models show up on Yahoo Japan:<br />
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*'''BM663'''<br />
*'''BM634'''<br />
*'''BM694'''<br />
*'''BM593-3'''<br />
*'''BM664-3'''<br />
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==== Euflex Excursion ====<br />
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Two more small glass rods, although these may have some graphite mixed in. Still not cheap. The rods have black blanks, spigot ferrules, and cork grips with sliding rings. There are only two models:<br />
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*'''734-4''', a 7'3", 4 piece, 4 weight<br />
*'''795-4''', a 7'9", 4 piece, 5 weight<br />
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=== Discontinued Tiemco Models ===<br />
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==== Fenwick Classic Glass ====<br />
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These rods were produced around 2000. These are very retro looking Fenwicks with brown blanks, classic Fenwick cork grips, and the bakery twine butt wrap. But the reelseats are bright hardware, skeleton down locking, with walnut inserts. Fenwick never marketed 4 weight glass fly rods in the US. It's too bad, because these are smooth and soft rods, but very capable casting machines once you slow down your casting stroke. If Fenwick had included these 4 weights with the Fenglass rods marketed in the US in about 2000, the whole line would have sold much better. There were three Classic Glass models: <br />
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*'''FF764-2J''', a 7½ foot, 2 piece, 4 weight<br />
*'''FF804-2J''', an 8 foot, 2 piece, 4 weight<br />
*'''FF756-4J''', a 7½ foot, 4 piece, 6 weight<br />
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==== Fenwick Yellow Glass (Series I) ==== <br />
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These rods occasionally show up on Yahoo Japan. They are similar to the current Series II rods, but have the classic Fenwick bakery twine butt wrap and classic Feralite ferrules. Some rods have white wraps with black tipping, others dark red with white bands. One rod in the line that makes glass rod fans drool is the:<br />
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*'''FF1106-3J''', "Doublehand", an 11 foot, 3 piece, 6 weight, designed with a Spey style grip. Other rods are the <br />
*'''FF666-3J''', a 6'6", 3 piece, 6 weight with a tiny fighting butt<br />
*'''FF694-5J''', a 6'9", 5 piece, 4 weight<br />
*'''FF733-3J''', a 7'3", 3 piece, 3 weight<br />
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[[File:Yellow-Fenwick-Series-1.jpg|center]]<br />
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== Norie ==<br />
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Makes four lines of glass rods, the Flex Taylor, Sleeve, Amberstar, and the Orifice (no kidding) one model of which is built on a stunning clear white blank (try THAT graphite makers!). The rods range from 5 to 8'6" and 2/3 weight to 7 weight.<br />
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==Takeda ==<br />
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These rods are made as a sideline by a bamboo shop. The aestethics are elegant. The rods are a 6'6" and 7'3", both for 3 weight. The prices - if you have to ask you don't want to know.<br />
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== North Country Angler ==<br />
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A line of two piece and three piece "Paraglass" fly rods. The rods are a 6'6", 7'0", and 7'6" all for 3 weight.<br />
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== Studio Thin Line ==<br />
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For the fiberglass fanatic, these rods are eye candy. The pattern of fiberglass in the rod blank is so strong, it became a design element. The rest of the rod's cosmetics are equally strong. Expensive, but wow...<br />
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== Quiet Loop ==<br />
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This is a recently discontinued line of glass rods. The rods range from 6'6" to 8 feet and 2/3 weight to 5 weight.<br />
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VF662, VF702, VF703, VF763, VF704, VF764, VF804, VF805 - in length and weight (VF 702 = 7'0" 2-wt); these are all two-piece rods with tipover ferrules. The VF805 has a downlocking reel seat, and the other models have sliding bands. <br />
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Here is a link to a photogenic collection: [http://blog.livedoor.jp/keytaccata/archives/50959063.html blog.livedoor.jp/.../50959063.html]<br />
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The manufacturer (Anglers Republic / Old Beech) also made a Spirit Loop line of blended graphite and S-glass rods, and currently makes a line of tournament casting graphite rods.<br />
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== Axisco ==<br />
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Recognized first for their 6-pc and 10-pc. glass Pack rods in 2- and 3-wt, 6'6" to 7'6". They also make two piece glass in 6'6" to 8'6" and line weights 3 to 5. <br />
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Here is a link to the pack rods at Blue Dun Fly Shop: [http://www.bluedun.net/RodsandReels_pack_rod_english.htm www.bluedun.net/RodsandReels_pack_rod_english.htm]<br />
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Here is a link to Axisco 2-pc. rods: [http://jm.st70.arena.ne.jp/NTT/catalogue/ROD/ANGLE/FLY/AIRRITE.GLASS.htm jm.st70.arena.ne.jp/.../AIRRITE.GLASS.htm] (use Google to translate)<br />
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== Issac (IZCH) ==<br />
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Glass rods, 5 models in lengths 7'9" to 9'0" in line weights 3 to 6/7, all with parabolic taper. [http://jm.st70.arena.ne.jp/NTT/catalogue/ROD/CAPS/FLY/IZ6.htm jm.st70.arena.ne.jp/.../IZ6.htm]<br />
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nice photo here of the finish work [http://www.kiroworld.co.jp/fly/rod/rod_photo/glass.html www.kiroworld.co.jp/.../glass.html]<br />
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== Others ==<br />
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The vendor Navy Bass also lists the following makers and model names of glass rods: <br />
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*Kiraku Halcyone<br />
*CAPS Kids Fly<br />
*Coatac Crescent<br />
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[http://www.navybass.com/index/navybass.FROD.GLASS.htm www.navybass.com/.../navybass.FROD.GLASS.htm]<br />
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== Sweetgrass Rods ==<br />
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Sam Drukman has been busy at Sweetgrass. Keep an eye open for future developments...<br />
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[[Category:Modern Rods]]</div>Adminhttps://wiki.fiberglassflyrodders.com/mediawiki-1.32.2/index.php?title=Thomas_and_Thomas&diff=69Thomas and Thomas2014-01-16T23:06:37Z<p>Admin: makes the Heirloom rods, a series of five, three piece rods.</p>
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== Thomas & Thomas ==<br />
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The following marketing description (and the picture above) were taken from the [http://www.thomasandthomas.com/p.heirloom/heirloom.html T&T website], courtesy of Thomas & Thomas. <br />
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<blockquote>" “Sweet and Subtle” best describe the action of this latest series of Thomas & Thomas fly rods. For those purists who delight in a rod which allows them to virtually “paint” the fly on the water, we have created this ultra sensitive and responsive design. Use of the latest generation high-tech glass fibers has made possible a rod action previously available only in expensive bamboo rods. In keeping with rich traditions as you would expect, these Heirloom rods are appropriately finished in earth tones; an olive green shaft and paprika colored windings with bright, hand machined reel seat fittings complete the picture."<br />
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The Heirloom series rods have 3 piece, tip over butt glass ferruled blanks. The grip is a Western style with a wood spacer and a bright finished, up-locking reel seat.</blockquote><br />
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<tr><th>Model No.</th><th>Length</th><th>Line</th><th>Price</th></tr><br />
<tr><td>FR 763-3</td><td>7½'</td><td>3</td><td>$650</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>FR 764-3</td><td>7½'</td><td>4</td><td>$650</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>FR 765-3</td><td>7½'</td><td>5</td><td>$650</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>FR 804-3</td><td>8'</td><td>4</td><td>$650</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>FR 805-3</td><td>8'</td><td>5</td><td>$650</td></tr><br />
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== Rod Blanks ==<br />
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All five models are also available as unfinished rod blanks ($325).<br />
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== References ==<br />
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#Permission to use material from the website and photo, personal communication with Trevor Bross of T&T.<br />
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== Reviews ==<br />
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The Heirloom rods have a reputation as smooth and fluid casting rods.<br />
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I will add reviews from the Fiberglass Flyrodders forum when time permits.<br />
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<div>Thomas and Thomas Heirloom</div>Adminhttps://wiki.fiberglassflyrodders.com/mediawiki-1.32.2/index.php?title=Scott_Rods&diff=67Scott Rods2014-01-16T22:49:22Z<p>Admin: the Scott F series is a series of well regarded light glass rods</p>
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== Scott Fly Rods ==<br />
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The following marketing description was taken from the [http://www.scottflyrod.com/rods_f.html Scott website] courtesy of Scott Fly Rods. <br />
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<blockquote>"Scott Fibertouch rods are a creek crawler's dream come true. Rock hopping up little mountain streams, searching pockets and tailouts with bushy dries for beautiful little natives is a specialized way to fish. Casts only a few feet off the rod tip, or under and around tangles of wood are as common as the "long" 30 foot straightaway. If this is your thing, make sure to take a high performance Scott Fibertouch glass rod along. They're perfectly matched to these environments, the fish and your passion."</blockquote><br />
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<blockquote>"Why Fiberglass? Our special S-glass helps us build short, light line rods that have moderate progressive actions. That means you can cast accurately in close and enjoy the pull of a small fish."</blockquote><br />
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The F Series rods come in four, 3 piece models. The rod blanks are black with black spigot ferrules. The guides are chrome plated with black wraps with white trim. The reelseat/grip is full cork with bright cap and ring hardware.<br />
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<tr><th>Model No.</th><th>Length</th><th>Line</th><th>Wt. (oz)</th><th>Price</th></tr><br />
<tr><td><strong>F601/3</strong></td><td>6'</td><td>1</td><td>1.7</td><td>$495</td></tr><br />
<tr><td><strong>F652/3</strong></td><td>6½'</td><td>2</td><td>1.9</td><td>$495</td></tr><br />
<tr><td><strong>F703/3</strong></td><td>7'</td><td>3</td><td>2.2</td><td>$495</td></tr><br />
<tr><td><strong>F754/3</strong></td><td>7½'</td><td>4</td><td>2.4</td><td>$495</td></tr><br />
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== Rod blanks ==<br />
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All four models are also available as unfinished rod blanks ($265).<br />
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== References ==<br />
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#Permission to use material from the website, personal communication with Jim Bartschi of Scott Fly Rods.<br />
#Photo courtesy of Cameron Mortenson.<br />
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== Reviews ==<br />
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Scott Rods are reputed to be slightly quick for fiberglass. I will add reviews to this page when time permits.<br />
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<div>Scott F Condex rod, reel and brown trout</div>Adminhttps://wiki.fiberglassflyrodders.com/mediawiki-1.32.2/index.php?title=Tom_Morgan_Rodsmiths&diff=65Tom Morgan Rodsmiths2014-01-16T22:30:34Z<p>Admin: is developing fiberglass rod blanks that will be available in early 2009. The blanks are rolled by Kerry Burkheimer.</p>
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== Tom Morgan Rodsmiths ==<br />
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This marketing description was taken from the [http://troutrods.com/fiberglass.html Tom Morgan Rodsmiths website] courtesy of Tom Morgan. Contact information, phone 406-282-7110, or email [mailto:rodsmiths@imt.net rodsmiths@imt.net]<br />
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<blockquote>"In recent years, however, there has been a resurgence of interest in fiberglass rods, primarily in lighter line sizes, for two reasons: anglers have discovered that typical graphite fly rods are so stiff that they aren’t effective fishing rods and many fiberglass rods have the traditional action of great fly rods from past eras. A number of knowledgeable anglers have discovered anew that fiberglass can make wonderful fishing rods covering many situations extremely well."<br />
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"Because of the delicate touch and "feel" they provide along with their fish playing attributes, I've always been a fan of fiberglass rods for fishing in the short to medium distances where most trout are caught. For a long time, I've thought that I could design fiberglass rods with even more effective attributes and sweeter actions than my originals."<br />
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"Our intention is to sell primarily blanks with only an occasional finished rod. In addition to selling the blanks ourselves we encourage custom rodmakers to contact us to purchase blanks to make custom rods for their customers."</blockquote><br />
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== Rod blank specifications ==<br />
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*The dark red rod blanks are made from E-glass by Kerry Burkheimer<br />
*Two piece, one tip, spigot ferrule design, with a white solid glass spigot<br />
*The blanks come with a nickel silver tip check, internal wooden reelseat plug, and instructions<br />
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== Finished rod specifications ==<br />
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*Agate stripping guide and hard chrome plated snake guides<br />
*Nickel silver slide band or up-lock reel seat with a choice of wood spacer<br />
*Choice of cigar, half-wells, or custom cork grip<br />
*Special cloth bag, our distinctive aluminum case, and a protective tube bag<br />
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<caption>Tom Morgan Rodsmith Fiberglass Rod Blanks</caption><br />
<tr><th>Line Weight*</th><th>Fishing Range/Name</th><th>Rod Lengths</th></tr><br />
<tr><td>3 Weight</td><td>15 to 40 feet</td><td>7', 7'6", and 8'</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>Yamame 3 Weight</td><td>12 to 35 feet</td><td>6'9" and 7'3"</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>4 Weight</td><td>15 to 45 feet</td><td>7', 7'6", and 8'</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>5 Weight</td><td>20 to 50/55 feet</td><td>7'6" and 8'</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>6 Weight</td><td>Streamer Special</td><td>8'3"</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>7 Weight</td><td>Unity with the Universe</td><td>8'6"</td></tr><br />
<tr><td colspan="3">(*) The rod blanks were designed for double taper lines</td></tr><br />
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[[File:TomMorganGraphite.jpg|right|frame|This Tom Morgan Rodsmiths graphite rod is a similar red color to the fiberglass blanks. Photo courtesy of Tom Morgan]]<br />
On the Fiberglass Flyrodders discussion board we have some members who truly are experts. Notable among them is Tom Morgan. The former owner of R.L. Winston and the current owner of Tom Morgan Rodsmiths, he is an expert rod builder and designer. The Winston Stalker glass rods, designed when Tom owned Winston, are highly sought on the used market. New, unused Stalker rod blanks sell for a princely sum on eBay. Tom also developed the first Winston graphite rods, which were known for their fine fishing qualities. Tom's post [http://fiberglassflyrodders.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1320 Winston fiberglass history under Tom Morgan's ownership] is one of the jewels on the discussion forum.<br />
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Last summer, Tom Morgan posted a [http://fiberglassflyrodders.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6073 Fiberglass models and fishing distance feedback inquiry]. What followed was a lively discussion about the fishing qualities anglers want from a fly rod. Two notable themes were apparent in the discussion. First, the rods are designed to present flies at the optimum fishing distance – not to achieve maximum casting distance. Second, many of the participants were keenly interested in an 8'3”, 6 weight rod Tom referred to as the “Streamer Special”. Fortunately, Tom's friend Per Brandin, as well as Tom's wife Gerri, both recommended that he market this rod. As a result, a remake of the 6 weight Streamer Special and the 7 weight Unity with the Universe rods were also added to the project.<br />
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The reports from early customers indicate these rods are very special. Tom Morgan wished to produce his best ever glass rods. From the designer of the Winston Stalker, that is a lofty goal. He began with his original Stalker designs, added his years of subsequent experience, and tested the prototypes with a small team of evaluators, including noted cane rod builder Per Brandin. In addition, the prototypes and final rod blanks are rolled by none other than Kerry Burkheimer (who apprenticed with the legendary Russ Peak). Rods built on these blanks are projects well worth watching (for instance, see this [http://fiberglassflyrodders.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18226 8 foot, 5 weight build])!<br />
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The Tom Morgan Rodsmiths blanks come with three unusual accessories. The first is a full set of instructions. The second is a tapered wooden plug. This is provided for rod builders wishing to use a reelseat that will not fit over the butt diameter of the glass blank. The rod blank butt section can be trimmed with a fine tooth saw and the tapered plug installed with the reelseat over the plug. The final accessory is a nickel silver tip check. Tom Morgan described the purpose of the tip check to me as follows:<br />
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<blockquote>“On the Winston fiberglass rods the one problem that occurred too frequently was that a tip would start coming off the butt during casting without the angler knowing it. When the tip got part way out on the ferrule there would be a lot of pressure on the bottom of the tip causing it to crack at the tip opening and up a little bit. I am confident that the nickel silver tip check will prevent this from happening. On our graphite rods with a tip check we haven't had one failure.”</blockquote><br />
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These rod blanks are now shipping, but not all models are in stock yet. Details on the availability of blanks or ordering a Tom Morgan Rodsmiths glass rod can be found on their [http://www.troutrods.com/order.html How to Order page].<br />
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<div>Tom Morgan Rodsmiths logo</div>Adminhttps://wiki.fiberglassflyrodders.com/mediawiki-1.32.2/index.php?title=Hardy_Glass_Fly_Rods&diff=62Hardy Glass Fly Rods2014-01-16T22:09:27Z<p>Admin: has a new line of glass rods for 2009. The rods are made in Asia and will be sold through Hardy's new US distribution network.</p>
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== Hardy Glass Fly Rods ==<br />
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This description was taken from the 2009 Hardy catalog (a preview of the catalog was provided courtesy of Joel Hitsman of [http://www.oldtimeangler.com/ Old Time Angler]). <br />
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<blockquote>"Glass fibre has been largely ignored over the last twenty years in favour of lighter and faster carbon fibres. It's true that carbon is a superior material for lots of rod construction purposes, but not all. Adding glass to the mix gives the rod incredible durability and resistance to impact - making it ideal for the toughest fishing on back-country rivers and streams. By mixing glass to carbon we have achieved an easy loading, smooth action, with controlled, well damped recovery. The easy loading nature of these rods makes them sensational. They allow short range, controlled presentation with the absolute minimum of fly line beyond the tip ring. For the light, stream angler working in the tightest situations, Hardy Glass is the perfect choice."</blockquote><br />
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*Rods are made from 10% carbon and 90% glass fibre<br />
*All rods are made on two piece rod blanks<br />
*Easy loading, durable blank for toughness<br />
*Ligthweight blanks and sliding reel fitting<br />
*Tapered cork handle with classic styling<br />
*Alloy tube with canvas cover and a cork cap<br />
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<caption>2009 Hardy Glass Fly Rods</caption><br />
<tr><th>Model Name</th><th>Length</th><th>Line Weight</th><th>Price</th></tr><br />
<tr><td>Aln</td><td>5'</td><td>2</td><td>$299</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>Brooke</td><td>6'</td><td>3</td><td>$325</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>Stream</td><td>7'</td><td>3</td><td>$349</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>Test</td><td>7'6"</td><td>4</td><td>$375</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>Trout Fisher</td><td>8'</td><td>5</td><td>$399</td></tr><br />
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[[File:2009-Hardy-Glass-Rod.jpg|frame|right|Photo courtesy of the Hardy 2009 Catalog]]<br />
For over a century the House of Hardy has been known for classy fishing tackle. In the 1960s, Hardy began to work with the J. Kennedy Fisher company and Jon Taratino. This relationaship led to the development of the Hardy Glaskona and JET rods and a Fisher designed rod production facility in Alnwick, England. The Alnwick factory produced all of Hardy's fiberglass and graphite rods into the new millenium. The last fiberglass rods made at the Alnwick factory were the Perfection and the little known Zephyrus. The Zephyrus was a rather pricey glass rod designed for the Japanese market with a small percentage of graphite used to provide hoop strength. Very few were imported into the US.<br />
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Over the last few years, Hardy has made major changes in their operation. The company merged with Greys and reorganized. They have shifted much of their production to overseas facilities. In the US, they concluded their long standing business relationship with Cortland and created their own [http://www.hardyna.com/ Hardy North America] marketing subsidiary.<br />
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More to the point, for 2009, Hardy designed a new line of five fiberglass/graphite rods which are built in China. These new Hardy Glass rods are much like the earlier Zephyrus rods in that they contain 10% carbon fiber, again to provide hoop strength. The rods are faster than the recent Hardy Perfection fly rods, but the family resemblance is apparent. Unlike the Perfection or the Zephyrus, the new Hardy Glass is a series of two piece rods. The 5 and 6 foot rods have the pictured cap and ring reelseat with a cork spacer. The remaining rods have the classic Hardy reelseat with a tapered sliding ring that was seen on the Perfection. The rod grips are a long tapered cigar shape. The rod blank is a dark, glossy green with a translucent white spigot ferrule. The wraps are also dark green with silver trim threads at the signature wraps. The fit and finish are superb. These rods are just now arriving at Hardy dealers.<br />
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== References ==<br />
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#A preview of the 2009 Hardy catalog was provided courtesy of Joel Hitsman of [http://www.oldtimeangler.com/ Old Time Angler].<br />
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<div>McFarland Rod Company logo</div>Adminhttps://wiki.fiberglassflyrodders.com/mediawiki-1.32.2/index.php?title=Steffen_Brothers_Rods&diff=52Steffen Brothers Rods2014-01-16T17:44:22Z<p>Admin: a custom rodmaker rolling his own S-glass. A Steffen Brothers rod can be made in almost any configuration desired</p>
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== Steffen Brothers Rods ==<br />
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This marketing description was taken from the [http://www.steffenbrothersflyrods.com/ Steffen Brothers Fly Rods website] courtesy of Mark Steffen. Contact information, phone 928-522-0617, or email [mailto:steffenflyrod@gmail.com steffenflyrod@gmail.com]<br />
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<blockquote>"The vast majority of fly rod companies are producing graphite rods only. Since 1996 Steffen Brothers has offered a continuously expanding selection of rods made with a new generation of 12 million modules S-glass. This provides you with a strong, light, and durable fly rod option. For a nice medium-slow action in a shorter rod with a light line, try our S-Glass fly rods. Glass rods are great for close fishing, roll casting, and tippet protection."</blockquote><br />
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== Rod Specifications ==<br />
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*Unsanded, unpainted, chestnut brown S-glass blanks<br />
*Spigot ferrule are made from brown S-glass<br />
*Hard chrome plated double foot snake guides<br />
*Ceramic stripping guides<br />
*Reversed half wells grips 5 weight and under<br />
*Full wells grips 6 weight and up<br />
*Rosewood spacer black anodized aluminum reelseat<br />
*Nickel silver Struble reel seat upgrades are available<br />
*All rods have a white ink handwritten label with line weight, length, material, and serial number<br />
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== Rod Pricing ==<br />
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<tr><th>No. of Pieces</th><th>Complete Rod</th><th>Rod Blank</th></tr><br />
<tr><td>2 Piece</td><td>$330</td><td>$135</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>3 Piece</td><td>$370</td><td>$170</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>4 Piece</td><td>$425</td><td>$200</td></tr><br />
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== Steffen Brothers Fly Rod Models ==<br />
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<tr><th>Rod Length</th><th>Line Weight</th><th>2 Piece</th><th>3 Piece</th><th>4 Piece</th></tr><br />
<tr><td>5'6"</td><td>1 - 2</td><td>X</td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><br />
<tr><td>6'</td><td>1 - 2</td><td>X</td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><br />
<tr><td>6'</td><td>2 - 3</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td> </td></tr><br />
<tr><td>6'6"</td><td>2 - 3</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td> </td></tr><br />
<tr><td>7'</td><td>2 - 3</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td> </td></tr><br />
<tr><td>7'3"</td><td>2 - 3</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td> </td></tr><br />
<tr><td>7'6"</td><td>2 - 3</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>7'</td><td>3 - 4</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td> </td></tr><br />
<tr><td>7'6"</td><td>3 - 4</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>7'9"</td><td>3 - 4</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>8'</td><td>3 - 4</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>8'</td><td>4 - 5</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>7'</td><td>5</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td> </td></tr><br />
<tr><td>8'</td><td>5 - 6</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>8'3"</td><td>5 - 6</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>8'6"</td><td>5 - 6</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>8'6"</td><td>6 - 7</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>8'6"</td><td>7 - 8</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>8'</td><td>8 - 9</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>8'6"</td><td>8 - 9</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>8'</td><td>10 - 11</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>8'6"</td><td>10 - 11</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><br />
<tr><td colspan="5">(*) The rods are designed for two line weights, depending on the owner's preference</td></tr><br />
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''Three piece Steffen with reversed half wells grip and upgraded reelseat''<br /><br />
''Photo courtesy of Mark Steffen''<br />
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Mark Steffen started out fly fishing with a fiberglass, Eagle Claw rod. He fished the guides off it and wrapped on a new set. Then he built a few rods from factory blanks. However, in his search for the perfect blank Mark took the road less traveled and decided to manufacture his own! Mark Steffen has designed and built his own blanks since 1980. He initially designed all of his rods in graphite, but in 1993 he started working with fiberglass. Slowly the shop output has shifted to mostly fiberglass as Mark's reputation and skills have grown.<br />
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Mark rolls his rod blanks from unidirectional S-glass. Unidirectional glass has the majority of fibers running along the axis of the rod blank. The elastic modulus of S-glass is about 20% higher than E-glass, resulting in a lighter rod blank. The pre-preg material Mark uses is very thin which allows considerable customization while rolling a blank. All rods have spigot ferrules made from the same S-glass material on the same mandrels. While graphite rods are still listed on the website, Mark feels his glass offerings are better overall.<br />
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For much of the last decade, Mark was the Federation of Fly Fishers' volunteer representative to the Glen Canyon Dam Technical Working Group. This duty took up a significant portion of his time. Fortunately for us glass fanatics, Mark's Working Group commitment ended about a year ago. Since then Mark is back to full time rod making - and loving it. He recently stocked up on S-glass and purchased some new mandrels. In addition, he has developed new tapers on those mandrels and modified others. Mark now offers full series of line weights up to 10/11 and lengths to 9 feet. Mark offers the fiberglass rods listed in the table above. Note: some models are not yet listed on the Steffen Brothers website. In addition, Mark can make many of these rods to in-between lengths (such as 6'9", 7'3", 7'9", 8'3"). Simply call and ask what is possible.<br />
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A typical Steffen Brothers fly rod is slightly quicker than medium action and very pleasant to cast. These rods are exceptionally well regarded by their owners. A "Steffen" search on the Fiberglass Flyrodders discussion forum retrieves over 1000 posts. One recent poll asked members to vote for their favorite Steffen fly rod. At the time, the winner was his 8 foot, 3/4 weight, closely followed by the 8'6", 5/6 weight. However, with the new mandrel tapers and rod designs, Mark is very happy with his recently made 8 foot, 4/5 weight rods and the 8'6" 6/7 and 7/8 weights. Steffen Brothers Fly Rods is a major reason it is an exciting time to be a fiberglass fanatic.<br />
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== Trivia ==<br />
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#When Dennis Franke of Glastech fly rods was building glass he contracted Mark to roll the blanks for him.<br />
#Why is the company named Steffen Brothers when we only hear about Mark? Brother Tim, is Mark's quiet partner. Tim helps when he's not working his day job as a firefighter/paramedic.<br />
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<div>Great Bay Rod Company logo</div>Adminhttps://wiki.fiberglassflyrodders.com/mediawiki-1.32.2/index.php?title=Lamiglas_Rods&diff=44Lamiglas Rods2014-01-16T16:30:13Z<p>Admin: recently discontinued their Spring Creek rods, but there may be a few lurking in shops and online. Lami is still making their traditional honey colored rod blanks</p>
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== Lamiglas ==<br />
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'''Lamiglas no longer sells the Spring Creek fiberglass flyrod line or the blanks'''. There are probably a few rods still in fly shop inventories, but finding one will take a little luck. The following marketing description was taken from an older version of the [http://www.lamiglas.com/prod_indiv.php?groupid=51 Lamiglas website], "Retro styled with amber/brown colored blanks and mahogany-colored wraps, the rods feature traditional snake guides, stainless steel stripper guide, and a wood barreled reel seat with cigar grip. Smooth and effortless to cast, the Spring Creek series is perfect for small streams and ponds where life moves at a comfortable pace." The rods are both 2 piece with tip over butt glass ferrules.<br />
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<tr><th>Model Number</th><th>Length</th><th>Line Weight</th></tr><br />
<tr><td>CGF 663</td><td>6'6" </td><td>3</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>CGF 764</td><td>7'6"</td><td>4</td></tr><br />
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== Rod Blanks ==<br />
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Lamiglas is well known for selling great fly rod blanks used by many custom rodbuilders. While all these blanks make fine rods, the 7½ foot, 4 weight has a reputation on the Fiberglass Flyrodders board as the pick of the litter. And the feel of the three piece and 6 piece rods is very consistent within a model, while the two piece are reputed to be a smidge quicker. The two piece rods have tip over butt glass ferrules. The three and six piece blanks have spigot ferrules. "Traditional slow action blanks for small streams and light tippets. Traditional Honey color" Quite a few custom builders make some very fine rods with these blanks.<br />
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<tr><th>Model No.</th><th>Length</th><th>Sections</th><th>Line Wt.</th><th>Butt Dia.</th><th>Tip Dia.</th><th>Weight (oz)</th></tr><br />
<tr><td>FL 783</td><td>6'6"</td><td>2 piece</td><td>3</td><td>0.345</td><td>4.5</td><td>7/8</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>FL 843</td><td>7 foot</td><td>2 piece</td><td>3</td><td>0.405</td><td>5.5</td><td>1 5/8</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>FL 904</td><td>7'6"</td><td>2 piece</td><td>4</td><td>0.445</td><td>5.5</td><td>1 3/4</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>FL 965</td><td>8 foot</td><td>2 piece</td><td>5</td><td>0.490</td><td>6.0</td><td>2</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>FL 783-3</td><td>6'6"</td><td>3 piece</td><td>3</td><td>0.390</td><td>5.5</td><td>1 1/4</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>FL 843-3</td><td>7 foot</td><td>3 piece</td><td>3</td><td>0.405</td><td>5.5</td><td>1 3/5</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>FL 904-3</td><td>7'6"</td><td>3 piece</td><td>4</td><td>0.440</td><td>5.5</td><td>1 3/8</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>FL 965-3</td><td>8 foot</td><td>3 piece</td><td>5</td><td>0.450</td><td>6.0</td><td>2 1/4</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>FL 783-6</td><td>6'6"</td><td>6 piece</td><td>3</td><td>0.390</td><td>6.0</td><td>1 3/4</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>FL 843-6</td><td>7 foot</td><td>6 piece</td><td>3</td><td>0.405</td><td>5.5</td><td>1 5/8</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>FL 904-6</td><td>7'6"</td><td>6 piece</td><td>4</td><td>0.450</td><td>5.5</td><td>1 3/4</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>FL 965-6</td><td>8 foot </td><td>6 piece</td><td>5</td><td>0.450</td><td>6.0</td><td>1 7/8</td></tr><br />
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Lamiglas no longer sells the raw blanks for the Spring Creek rods either, but again there may be some old stock out there. These blanks are a faster action than the traditional honey blanks.<br />
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<tr><th>Model No.</th><th>Length</th><th>Line Wt.</th><th>Butt Dia.</th><th>Tip Dia.</th><th>Weight (oz)</th></tr><br />
<tr><td>CGF 783</td><td>6'6"</td><td>3</td><td>0.356</td><td>4.5</td><td>1</td></tr><br />
<tr><td>CGF 904</td><td>7'6"</td><td>4</td><td>0.452</td><td>5.0</td><td>1 11/16</td></tr><br />
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== References ==<br />
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#Permission to use material from the website, personal communication with John Posey of Lamiglas.<br />
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== Wanigas ==<br />
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Wanigas comes from Saginaw spelled backwards. Art Neumann ran the Wanigas shop from the late 40s through the early 90s. Wanigas produced a limited number of rods in cane and glass. Production was only a couple hundred rods a year at best. Neumann built glass rods with blanks from NARMCO, then Grizzly, and finally Phillipson. After 3M purchased Phillipson, Wanigas rods were built on Lamiglas blanks. <br />
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Because of the low production rate, Wanigas rods are not often seen on the secondary market.<br />
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== Comments ==<br />
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sideshow said on Oct 4, 2009<br />
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<blockquote>Waniglass rods a myth??! Art Neuman one of the founders of trout unlimited ran company I believe. We used to auction off his custom built wanigas rods built by Mark Fitch of Linwood Michigan at the Mershon Chaptor of TU dinners, which is the Saginaw chapter or the founders chapter as we called it since most of the founders were from bay city or saginaw Michigan.</blockquote><br />
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Russ Peak is acknowledged to be one of the best glass rod makers ever. His rods command high prices on the secondary market. <br />
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== Zenith ==<br />
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== PEAK ZENITH SERIES circa 1965 ==<br />
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PZ610 6'6" 4<br />
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PZ615 6' 6" 5-6<br />
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PZ630 7' 5-6<br />
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PZ635 7' 6<br />
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PZ640 7'6" 5<br />
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PZ642 7'6" 6<br />
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PZ650 8' 5-6<br />
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PZ652 8' 7<br />
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PZ654 8' 8<br />
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PZ662 8'6" 8<br />
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PZ672 9' 8<br />
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PZ772 9' 10<br />
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PZ774 9'6" 10<br />
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== Ferdinand Claudio ==<br />
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== Vince Cummings ==<br />
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