Tom, Sorry about my error this pm. I have been perusing your site for a number of years. Lots of interesting tips, articles, etc. I could not think of more appreciative folks. My error. Let me fill you in a tad. I'm 76 years old and had extensive surgery on my right arm and shoulder. Unfortunatly fly fishing is aggravating to say the least.
I haven't posted because I enjoyed just reading. I've been fly fishing for 50 years. Jack Cooper (Cooper Bug) taught me most of what I know. Unfortunately a left handed cast with a spinning rod, chair, and a forked stick is about my limit. Sorry if I offended you folks. Take care, and tight lines. RichieFish

RichieFish:
I'm not sure whom you thought was offended. Did somebody contact you about not posting? You are perfectly entitled to just keep up with things on the board. I never heard of any requirement to post. You are most certainly welcome here.

Larry

I have way too many fly rods and reels. Three Bamboo’s, numerous Graphite and Three Glass Rods I struggle often with what combination will fit best for where I am fishing. One thing I know is I look forward to using the glass rods more often than not, and I find myself talking myself in to glass. There’s just something about a glass rod that I can’t explain.

I think I would search this site search.php almost every 'glass fly rod ever made has had some discussion in the past.
This wiki might have information that you need https://wiki.fiberglassflyrodders.com/wiki/Main_Page
You can also post them on the "Rod Photos" forum of this board with the name and model and a few pertinent questions. Some very knowledgeable people here.

Decided to join after continually being referred to the forum while searching for more info on vintage fiberglass.

As an introduction, I started fly fishing and tying about 5 years ago and love both aspects. Most of my fishing is wet-wading a small local creek for smallmouth. I am drawn to fly fishing because there is always more to learn and ways to improve, and it allows me a "man-craft" (fly tying) hobby and a peaceful time, usually alone, in a beautiful environment (creek fishing).

After much research, mostly scanning old posts on this site, I purchased a Fenwick FF807 and it's on the way in the mail now. I plan to put one of my Medalist reels on it, a 1495, Arkansas model, and I'M DEBATING ON WHAT FLOATING LINE TO PUT ON IT AND ANY SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOME. I've worked my way up to larger flies trying to catch bigger fish and keep the panfish and smaller rock bass at bay. The really good bass in the creek are 16-20" (can't figure out how to post a pic)

I hate to spend $80 to $130 dollars for line, but I know it's important and will do so if needed. So, again, any recommendations are much welcomed.

Thanks! --Jarrod
47-year-old in southern Indiana (little-to-no trout in my area)

Jarrod,
You can usually find some good deals on fly lines at this time, but right now I'm not seeing any good sales on 7 or 8 weight lines suitable for bass. However, I have had very good service from Barrio fly lines from Scotland (flylineshop.com). There are no middlemen involved with Barrio lines and shipping is free anywhere. A GT90 line in 7 or 8 weight would run less than $40. Most of my fishing is done in small streams for bass and sunfish also, but I usually fish ultralight, so I like the Barrio Small Stream lines.

Larry

Thanks for the advice and replies. Regarding fly lines, I bought some Aircel Bass line for cheap to try it out. However, at some point I'll have to spend the money to get a good line and then see if I can tell the difference!
Maybe I'll see if there are any threads to search regarding fly line preferences. I think I saw that some people prefer a DT line with fiberglass. I'll have to look into that...

Welcome, Fly62!

Welcome, Gerry!

Hi I’m new to the forum and trying to identify a old rod I picked up any help would be appreciated! I think it might be fenwick ferrule light but not sure .

I’ll second the welcome T Harrison, and if you get pictures set up, you you might get more eyeballs focused on it if you post the query as a new thread on the “collecting” board.

Welcome Pablo.