When the ECHO glass 2HRs were on offer I got a trout spey and meant to get one of their full size spey rods too. Dawdled too long, and even missed the great close out sale when they dropped the glass long rods. My recent persistent effort to find a used one 'came a cropper' as folks seem to be holding onto theirs. ( I did settle on a used ECHO glass 7wt switch rod but...)

So, being suddenly flush with some play money from a sale of custom Ruger #1 rifles, I talked Shane at Graywolf intro building a custom glass spey rod for me.

McFarland 7’7” 7wt is an amazing rod. It’s my go to 7wt for streamers for smallies and pike. The Haldin 8’ 7wt is my other 7wt rod that I used in 2020-2021. I’ve recently went to the McFarland GTX blanks and they are my favorites. I don’t have a GTX in 7wt but I do have the 8’6” 6wt and 8wt and also have the GTX in 7’10” 8wt and 10wt these rods have every situation I can think of for bass and pike covered.

Oh... I don't think there's room for more!
A mint Orvis Golden Eagle would be nice

I am looking for a new fiberglass rod, seeing so few in my hand so far.

Went into a real flyshop up in Phoenix yesterday and handled a few Echo glass rods they finally had in stock. One shop worker is into fiberglass for carp and bass and was quite helpful. I picked up a 2 wt which was a bridge too far for me, but the 7&1/2' 4wts and 8' 5 wts were more my style and I will return for some casting in a nearby park..

I expected to be impressed with the Echo rods and was not disappointed...but need to cast them before taking the plunge

I just can't make myself buy a fly rod I have not at least picked up, but maybe can cross that bridge some day. New rods are sweet, for sure.

On the vintage level, I would love to find a 7-8' Phillipson and/or a Steffen Bros glass from here in AZ.....my best being a 7'9" Silaflex 4 pc-er

*** more time on the water ***

I have the 2405T and its probably earlier than the rod you describe, its painted gold but its wrapped in gold and maroon, has a NiAg ferrule, agate stripping guide, McGill Reeder reel seat, alphabetic line ratings (C-GBG-GBF "Dry Fly") and no stars or "companion" designation, I agree, these are very cool rods, Todd

I am always looking for the 6 pc Lamiglas rods or blanks, even though I have a few.

Not sure, Barry, but that is why you don't broadcast what you are looking for, and only tell others if confident they aren't out to find it first.

Haha! I'm not even looking, but I do notice. I think it depends on the degree of dollar interest in the collecting. The more you want a bargain and the potential for a higher resale years later, the lower the "looking" profile. Other times, as often right here, the looking is for nice stuff and common interest so sharing a "want" is fun. Personally, I like to give a tip to someone who might want something that I noticed.

Well sure,this is kind of the center of the universe for glass fly rods .I had no idea i was glass geek until i signed up here.I think your going to see the auction site prices rise as the new rules take effect.Gonna be hard to find that random seller that just wants get rid of a few things.The beauty of FFR classified is the WIKI and the search feature where a person can see a listed item and then find opinions from actual fly fishers all in one place.Most google searches for a vintage glass fly rod lead you right here as it did me.I do absolutely 0 social media so this board and a couple of the other online archives is all i use.

I would look twice at a Fenwick FF855. Mostly looking to make room in the rod closet during off-season.

late on the draw - what a stunning rod.