February 13, 2012

Cheap Glass

Thanks to a sale on Cabela's and some old unused gift cards, the under $30 (to me) 50th Anniversary C.G.R. fly rod ended up on my doorstep this weekend.  She's all rigged and ready to get her wiggle on.  Waiting out this work week is going to be tough.  The revolution will not be televised.



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  1. UnknownFebruary 13, 2012 at 3:15 AM

    Nice!

    I got the 7/8wt, 7'6" for bassin' in the fall & was tempted to get another one that sale was announced.

    Have fun with it!

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    1. UnknownFebruary 13, 2012 at 3:16 AM

      in the non-sleep-deprived version of English, that should read " to get another one when that sale was announced."

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    2. Michael AgnetaFebruary 13, 2012 at 5:14 PM

      The bigger rod sounds like it would be a blast.

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  2. The Jassid ManFebruary 13, 2012 at 3:18 AM

    Beautiful rod. I especially like the the nice and clean handle.

    Have fun with your new rod,
    M.O.

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    1. Michael AgnetaFebruary 13, 2012 at 5:15 PM

      Yeah, it's my first (fly) rod without a screw down reel seat. It's kinda dainty.

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  3. g0nefishin9February 13, 2012 at 3:24 AM

    it's a beauty. Like MO said, sleek handle

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    1. THE RIVER DAMSELFebruary 13, 2012 at 7:57 AM

      Ahhhh...yet another stick for the fly rod rack. Good shopping!

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    2. Michael AgnetaFebruary 13, 2012 at 5:17 PM

      Yes another for the rack. I now have two rods I might try to unload though...I'm thinking of donating them...just need to find a worthy recipient.

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  4. Johnny Utah February 13, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Hey wait a minute....Thats not a Tenkara rod! Nice glass, be sure to post on how that baby handles!

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    1. Michael AgnetaFebruary 13, 2012 at 5:18 PM

      Yeah, I'm one of those weird tenkara dudes that just can't go totally reel-less.

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  5. cofisherFebruary 13, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Looks like all we had to do was lower the price a bit and we captured Troutrageous! Glass is not Dead!

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    1. cofisherFebruary 13, 2012 at 12:33 PM

      Oh and Mike, stop in and visit at www.fiberglassflyrodders.com/forum.

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    2. Michael AgnetaFebruary 13, 2012 at 5:18 PM

      I just bought it so I wouldn't feel like a poser when I wear my TFM shirts.

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  6. Brk TrtFebruary 13, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    I know quite a few guys that purchased that rod and they love them.

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    1. Michael AgnetaFebruary 13, 2012 at 5:19 PM

      I have heard the same. It's my first foray into fiberglass...that rod has a lot of action to it.

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  7. MarkFebruary 13, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    I've been drooling over these rods since they debuted, and they finally dropped the price... and I couldn't bring myself to buying one now. I don't know why. I just ordered an 8'6" 3 weight Stowaway instead - which cost almost double the sale price on these CGR's.

    I guess part of it was the fact that I've got a little Wright & McGill 7' 2 weight, and an Eagle Claw glass 6'6" 4 weight to cover the short & light end of the spectrum, and on the other end, I wasn't thrilled with their 6 weight model (since i've already got the LSi 9' 6 weight) - and if I need more than a six, I have my Echo 8 weight to step up to for throwing the really heavy stuff. And I guess part of it is that I still want to build myself an 8' 5 weight Steffen this year.

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    1. Michael AgnetaFebruary 13, 2012 at 5:20 PM

      Sounds like you're taken care of in terms of rods, but just know...it's out there...waiting...

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