I was looking for a multi piece glass rod for walkin ponds and lakes where a 2 piece is a pain,
the CGR seemed to be just the solution..................

You know when you fish a rod the first time and are just wowed by it-
so far that wow factor has not happened and I think it might be just me.
Recently got the 7/8 CGR and have fished it twice so far.

First to note- all my glass rods are Vintage Fenwicks. I love them. Period- tons of wow factor everytime I fish them.

The CGR is very slow compared to my Fens. That may be the issue. I have never fished a rod this soft before.
The CGR casts "ok" . I was throwing a full sink 7 weight line as the fish have gone deep. The Fen 756 (1973 vintage) throws that line like a bazooka in comparison. The Fen throws that line as well as my graphites.
The line loaded the CGR. Was not getting the usual distance I get with the Fen.
I also had the third section come free of the rod- not happy about that- especially fishing from a float tube.

From a fish playing perspective- the slow tip made catching enjoyable- we are talking good size gills, yellows and small bass this morning. Even the small gills put on a decent bend in the rod.

So, I know volumes have been written about the 7/8 CGR and many fish this rod. Maybe someone can comment on what I am missing from the experience. Maybe I was expecting something different. THX
PLEASE note- I really want to love this rod- especially for the price point but.................. thx

All my glass rods are vintage Fenwick's (plus one Phillipson). Several years ago I bought a 5/6 CGR. No matter what line/line weight I used, it just didn't work for me. And the swing weight was heavy for me. I recently gave it to a friend hoping it works for him. I hope you can find the right combination.

I have and like the CGR 7/8, and a number of Fenwicks. FWIW, I’ve never used a sinking line on the CGR, but I’d say generally it’s not a rod to use if looking for distance; it’s accurate and pleasant at shorter distances, and gives nice feedback when there are lots of bream getting hooked up amongst the bass.

And I don’t have an FF756, and although I do have an FF756-4, I think my FF786 might be a closer match for your two piece FF756. I’ve not used a 7wt full sink on the FF786 (and rarely 6wt sink), but I’d expect greater distance from it than the CGR.

In short, if shooting distance with a 7wt full sink line is the primary role you have for the CGR 7/8, that may just not be the rod for that role for you.

I love my Fenwicks as well.. that being said I do like the cgr for other reasons.... 2 completely different actions so it does pay to play with other lines.

I agree with dusty.

My first introduction to glass was a cgr and prime rod I bought for the cheap price.

I thought glass was in the past based on that experience.

Then a friend let me borrow his dad's fenwick. It was a 7/8 weight 9' model. It was a real windy day only had a wf6wt but could roll cast for days.. Effortless and fun with 12 to 14 inch fish.

Now I am addicted to glass because each one has its own personality.

As Crusty said with research and patience you can find better rods at similar prices or slightly more. For example I have a few rods that to my door paid less than $60. Fenwick ff70, heddon 8381, berkley parametric, conolon pack rod, and a harnell too. Each one is way more fun and enjoyable than a cgr.

thanks to all for comments
epilogue= I fished my Fenwicks this morning. the wow and love returned immediately.
sticking with the Fens.