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I used to have a lot of preconceived negative notions about fiberglass fly rods, which is probably why I avoided them for most of my fly fishing life. It wasn't until this website was started that I've actually had some legit personal experience with the newer versions and even considered buying a glass rod for occasional personal use. Regardless of how rods from the distant past performed, all I know is that the latest examples I've casted and reviewed have (mostly) been qui

Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Our first Scott fly rod review is an especially cool one. At IFTD 2018, we covered Scott's launch of their new F-Series fiberglass rods right here. Currently comprised of just six models, these beautiful rods are perfect for delicate close-quarters presentations. Naturally, I had to get my hands on the shortest model, so Scott sent us just that—the 5'8" 3-weight. Not only was I excited knowing this rod was coming, but I got even more excited once it

Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship When someone mentions fiberglass fly rods, my first thoughts naturally gravitate to small waters full of trout. Of course, nowadays these rods come in a huge variety of line weights that are suitable for much more than just trout. In browsing social media, I've seen species like salmon, blacktip sharks, and even tarpon whipped by glass sticks! Unique, yes, but this really doesn't come as a huge shock since fiberglass has experienced a massive resurge

The popularity and demand of fiberglass rods has really skyrocketed in recent years, and fly rod manufacturers have responded with an influx of new models. Fly anglers are loving the looks, feel, and retro vibe that glass rods provide, with some folks seeming to avoid graphite rods altogether. Graphite will always be the king of versatility as far as I'm concerned, but fiberglass definitely has its place. After publishing a few fiberglass rod reviews here on the site, I thoug

Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Personally speaking, I never really had a huge interest in fiberglass fly rods up until just a few years ago. Nowadays, there's some really high-quality options out there ranging from soft, slow trout rods to snappier saltwater-specific models that can easily handle an adult tarpon. Since starting Demystifly in 2016, I've been able to fish a few glass rods and it really changed my perception. No, they aren't super lightweight and ultra crisp like som

Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Despite Demystifly being a relatively new site, this is already my third fiberglass fly rod review. Frankly, I was expecting to maybe do just an occasional one, but here we are. Why such an early fuss over glass? Simply put, it's damn cool. More and more fly anglers are discovering this for themselves each year, and companies continue to respond with a growing menu of fiberglass rods being offered. Graphite still completely dominates the marketplace,

Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Is this the coolest name for a fly rod or what? It's no secret that fiberglass has been gaining popularity in recent years. From diminutive trout rods to big water two-handers, it seems like every year there's new rods being introduced to quench the thirst of you fiberglass aficionados out there. I used to think of glass as more of a "trouty" material for smaller rods and more delicate fishing, but that notion has become obsolete these days. Echo's n

I can't remember ever casting a fiberglass fly rod before getting my hands on the Diamondback Meeker. Other than lawn casting a friend's old bamboo fly rod many years ago as a kid, my personal experience has been centered around good ole graphite. However, with the big resurgence of fiberglass fly rods the last few years, it really got me curious. I've always considered fiberglass as somewhat of a sloppy, heavy material, but I was hearing great things about this new generatio