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caneson
Post 30 Oct 2012, 21:59 • #1 
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Location: US-CO
Howdy All,

I will soon be offering a new line of built to order fiberglass fly rods. Development of the PLG line took quite some time. These rods offer a full-flexing, moderate action and are specifically designed to load effortlessly for shorter casts and delicate presentation on spring creeks to mid-sized streams. I chose to go with distinctively Jenkins components and the same conservative cosmetic approach I use on my Signature cane rods. Initially, three models will be offered - 7’6”, 5 wt., 2 pc., 7’3”, 4 wt., 2 pc. and 7’0”, 4 wt. 2 pc. I hope to have a page dedicated to these rods up on my website within a couple of weeks. I haven’t determined the price yet, but look for something around $300.00, give or take.

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Thanks to all who took a look.

Steve Jenkins
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tiptop
Post 31 Oct 2012, 05:26 • #2 
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Looks great Steve! I really like your decision to go with your long time, well recognized cosmetics -- it just makes sense to have your glass rods look related to your cane, IMO. That cork looks very high quality and the price is attractive too. PLG stands for what?
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Glass Stixs
Post 31 Oct 2012, 05:54 • #3 
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Beautiful work Steve! First class appointments and workmanship with a great price point, excellent.

Doug
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eastprong
Post 31 Oct 2012, 07:59 • #4 
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Location: US-TN
It wouldn't be a Jenkins without a cherry reel seat! Excellent choice.

--Rich
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Duff
Post 31 Oct 2012, 08:07 • #5 
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Location: West Virginia
Perfect! That's the Jenkins fiberglass rod that I had imagined. .. and at a great price.
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JASTrout
Post 31 Oct 2012, 08:49 • #6 
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Location: US-PA
I am in. Taking orders when? Great looking rod!
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gearboy
Post 31 Oct 2012, 10:25 • #7 
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Steve, Will you be at Somerset?


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ablecane
Post 31 Oct 2012, 12:39 • #8 
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Very nice, Steve.
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picketpin52
Post 01 Nov 2012, 10:21 • #9 
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Great looking rod -- very nicely appointed, especially good-looking quality cork. What does "PLG" stand for? What blanks will these rods be built on?
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caneson
Post 01 Nov 2012, 19:46 • #10 
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Joined: 07/18/05
Posts: 42
Location: US-CO
Howdy All,

Thank you for all of your kind comments and feedback about my new PLG rods. It is all appreciated and encouraging. I have the new website up earlier than I anticipated. You can view it by following this link http://www.jenkinsflyrods.com for more information about the rods. Just a quick note about delivery time. Since the rods will be built to order, delivery time will vary depending on the number of orders for the glass rods I get and time spent honoring my Signature cane rod orders. Thanks again for your feedback.

Steve Jenkins
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The Glass Master
Post 02 Nov 2012, 09:39 • #11 
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Joined: 04/26/06
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Location: Northeast Of Heaven
Hello
Very nice Steve!
I'm certain the rods will perform in line with Jenkins reputation of excellence!
The new web site is very impressive as well.
All my best!
Tight lines and plg loops
Andy M
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Canoeman1947
Post 03 Nov 2012, 20:35 • #12 
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Joined: 01/26/07
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Location: Ada, Oklahoma
Steve,
I really like the classic appearance of these rods. Of all the glass rods I have, I find myself picking up the prototype 5 weight I purchased from you more often than not. I had been trying to picture in my mind what your final design might look like, and I am NOT disappointed. The price is also very fair. I have a good friend who told me today that he was thinking about getting a couple of new blanks to build on, but was also interested in a finished rod. He has cast my rod a few times and was impressed. I will definitely steer him toward your website.

Larry
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Brian Shaffer
Post 04 Nov 2012, 01:33 • #13 
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Cannot wait to start my collection of these rods! Thanks Steve!
(the price is very reasonable to boot!)
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Kenov
Post 05 Nov 2012, 13:27 • #14 
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As everyone else has said, very nice. And excellent price, indeed.
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caneson
Post 13 Nov 2012, 12:44 • #15 
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Joined: 07/18/05
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Location: US-CO
Hi All,

Thank you again for all of your continued kind comments and inquiries about my PLG rods. I wanted to let those who might be interested that I mailed a PLG 7652 (7’6”, 5 wt., 2 pc.) rod to Cameron Mortenson of The Fiberglass Manifesto today for his loaner program. You can follow this link if you are not familiar with the program. http://thefiberglassmanifesto.blogspot.com/2012/05/tfm-fly-rod-loan-program-list.html. Hopefully, Cameron will have the rod by the end of this week or early next week and it will be available to anyone who would like to take it for a test run. Thanks again for your enthusiastic response.

Steve Jenkins
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Brian Shaffer
Post 22 Nov 2012, 16:56 • #16 
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Location: Branson, Missouri
what does the PLG stand for? inquiring minds want to know

my guess is - petrified limestone grapes
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