Hi, I'm from NJ and recently returned to fly fishing & fishing in general. We are talking 30 years so I am really behind the times in tech stuff. I have a Browning Silaflex 8'6" rod model 922985, 3.5 ozs. with 6 or 7 weight line. I don't remember or how to tell 6 from 7. I have a Pflueger Sal-Trout model 1554.

My initial problem is I want another outfit for saltwater or even a smaller one for lighter fish. I looked at the Orvis combos and read reviews and it seems that I would be better off going separates on my own, say with a Redington rod and reel.

hi,
new to the forum and to fly fishing. I'm finding it takes alot of knowledge, alot of skill and alot of luck. I have a question, I saved, I think, a post I was working on, as a draft, and now I can't find it. Where do I look?

This forum is a good place ...

wingnut

Hi everyone, newbie here. New in fly fishing and fiberglass fly rod.

I am new to the forum, live in the interior Northwest and typically fish British Columbia, Washington , Idaho and western Montana. My first fly rod was a fiberglass JC Higgins when I was in my early teens. I am now a senior citizen and own several rods of different types including a few old Fenwick Feralites, Shakespeare Wonderglass, Lamiglas honey glass and the old JC Higgins. But my most interesting glass rod was purchased about a decade ago on eBay .

The blank was made by the seller/builder. Nobody bid at the starting price of $39 for the 9 ft. 5 wt. I called the builder and he said it would mend and roll cast nicely. I put in the only bid. When the rod arrived it was purple, small grip, very small single foot guides, tip heavy, slow as molasses. I was dubious. But when I got around to trying it it did roll cast and mend well. And it was easy to cast. Dry flies landed as soft as down. And it seems I hook more fish and land more fish than I do with quick action carbon rods. So now I use this rod a lot on medium size moving water. I am guessing I still have a lot to learn.

Great membership. I'm glad to see our ranks growing with such vitality.

welcome Rolfe - we're looking forward to photos of of your home water.

Welcome to the Forum! Most discussion about older rods occurs in the Collection section.

A) Yes, fiberglass ages well. Unless your rod is visibly deteriorating, it should be good to go.

B) The line size will depend on your casting style. Take the rod to a local fly shop and ask to try a couple of fly lines on your rod. I would recommend 6 weight and 7 weight lines. Don't let them talk you into buying a new rod instead - yours is just fine.

Tom

Great forum!
Been a lurker for quite awhile, and have learned a ton about the rods that I always felt like I "outgrew" (but still loved). The gaudy Wonderods seem to find their way into my hands the most often, when it comes to medium to smaller sized waters. I do enjoy the Feralites and a few other blue collars out there as well-

Hi Everyone:

I am pleased to see glass fly rods are alive and well. I was at a glass rod show in the Catskills this past year and was over-whelmed with the rods there. I currently live and fish in the Rochester New York area and did the same in Az and Oregon. I have fished in NC, Mt, Wy, Id and Pa. I own graphite, bamboo and glass rods. I am 66 yrs old, a Viet Nam vet and so love this sport and the people who enjoy it as much as I do. I fish mostly on small streams, love the Catskills, the traditions, scenery and my fly fishing friends.

I was gifted a Winston glass rod that reads 7ft 2/3. 1 3/4 oz. I don't know much about it and would appreciate any info someone might have on it. Can't wait to fish it this spring. Does it fish (cast) best with a 2 or 3? Dt or Wf?

Thank you.

Hello Dunn Deal! I enjoyed your post especially so because I have fished the Catskill region for 30 years and still do. You will really dig this forum. Welcome.

Used to stay at The Antrim -- that was many moons ago when Doug Bury owned it. Nowadays I stay in Horton or up in Shinhopple or Harvard on the E Branch. God's country for sure.

I've been lurking about on and off for a while. I grew up on Shakespeares and then I put fishing aside for too many years. Back on the fly about 7 years ago and I'm trying to make up for lost time. I have some modern Gr@%#!te rods that I enjoy fishing, but I have my old original rod that's getting restored next week and my grandfather's that I fish.

Just bought the new Echo Glass 6'9" 3wt. and it is fun so far. Also jumped into acquiring vintage reels for my two old rods.
Well, you know where that went. 14 reels and three rods later ... If I've pissed off some guys on Ebay in the last week, my apologies. I'm not breaking the bank, so I left the really nice stuff for the rest of ya'.
Anyhow, I mined some great info while trolling, thought I should join and contribute/inquire as need be. I'll throw up some posts as I get some set ups complete.

Trout fish small streams and tail waters mainly in SW VA. Get into WV and E TN, also. Will chuck for sunfish, bass of all types and carp.
Looking to venture west more.

Wonderod unknown model - 8', 6/7 wt., late 60's/early 70's (getting restored)
Wonderod FY-A12 - 8'6", 9 wt.
Wonderod Purist FY-A220 - 7'9", 6 wt. Trout Taper
W & M Featherlight MLWFF7 - 7', 5/6 wt., new
Cortland GRF1000 XP - 7'6', 5/6 wt., new
Heddon Lifetime Pal 8247 - 8'6", 6/7 wt., new

Welcome to the forum. Post a picture of that vintage Fenwick if you can. What kind of fishing do you do?