The "new" Fiberglass rods and fly lines question

[agcampbell]

Hi all,

I was pondering getting my first glass rod. I think I like the concept for small stream fishing, but was wondering if any particular fly line would be better suited to them. For instance, I was going to order a 3wt Redington Butter Stick, but was lost on which fly line to get for it. Does their slower action dictate a particular line? DT? WF? I plan on tossing mostly dries with the occasional nymph. Please help a young guy out! Thanks!

[TaylerW]

i have been using a few glass rods on some local creeks here in el dorado county for a while now, and for the most part i am really starting to like my double taper lines again. rio should have some new DT's coming out sometime with their new core, but as of right now i would get the trout LT DT! hard to go wrong with it really!

[Rich Morrison]

The Trout LT is a good line but it is WAY overweighted. Take a look at Rio's website (thank you Lincoln!!) and compare the head weights/lengths for thier lines to AFTTMA standards. A Rio LT 3wt goes well on modern fast 3wt graphite but will overload the heck out of a Reddington Butter Stick 3wt. I'd go with a Wulff TT or a Cortland 444. Or buy a 1wt Rio line for it.

[Darian]

Another vote for Wulff TT lines for glass rods. I like the taper. :cool:

[Bob G]

A strong second vote for Taylor's recommendation. As background, the RIO Trout LT DT-3-F Line weighs 105 grains in the front 30 feet, which is comfortably within the AFTMA's fairly narrow range of tolerances.

Have fun with whatever selection(s) you make!

Good Luck, Bob

[Ben J]

I have the echo glass 3 wt and ended up overlining it with a Rio LT 4 wt. I tried the SA mastery trout 3 and GPX 3.5 but I wasn't really getting a good feel with either. I haven't overlined other rods unless a lot of roll casting or indo fishing is involved, but the echo is my first fiberglass rod and I'm still trying to get a feel for casting a slower action stick. I bought the rod for short casts on small creeks and the 4 wt LT seems to give me the best feel and accuracy at close range. Like anything, I'm sure all the new fiberglass rods have a different feel and line tolerance.

[TaylerW]

Give me a call at the shop on monday or wednesday between 12-5pm if you can, would love to help you get your setup dialed, we have that rod on the shelf at the moment and have the lines as well. put a small reel on it and its go time!

[Rich Morrison]

I failed to note the LT DT lines were being discussed. Most of my experience has been with the WF lines, which have a much heavier and longer head. Thus the name eh? Thanks to Bob G for setting me straight. I have not tried the Rio DT lines. I'm not a fan of DT lines.

[Dan LeCount]

Casting distances play a big part of it. Same with casting style/preferences. I'd go to your local shop and test some lines and cast your typical fishing distances.

[TigerLilly]

I have a couple of pre production glass Scotts. 7'6 and 8'3 if I remember well. They both dance with a #3 Tri Taper.
Kind of like a long double taper. They mend and roll cast like a dream. Why would anyone put a WF on 3 weight glass?

[EricO]

That Butterstick is sure a nice looking rod. I was considering buying one but I already have a few 3 wt rods.

Yet i always want more. Damn it. :)

EO

[wineslob]

That Butterstick is sure a nice looking rod. I was considering buying one but I already have a few 3 wt rods.

Yet i always want more. Damn it. :)

EO

Kinda like bamboo...................:cool:

"Vintage" glass is also a choice.

[John Sv]

I have some small glass rods that are good fun. Currently I'm without a bruiser rod for big fish except an old hand-me-down Fenwick FF9010. So I got thinking "Well there is nothing wrong with this thing, I should just use it"
Maybe it is just what my Dad says about my generation being soft but dang I see no way that that rod is cartable all day. It is a heavy beast that requires a lot of arm.

[agcampbell]

Thanks for all the replies! I've ordered my gear and can't wait to try it out in the Trinities this summer. I'll let you know how it all worked out