Fiberglass fly rods have made a come-back, & it's easy to see why when you fish with them. The newer glass rods made these days are lighter in weight, smoother in action & casting, & available in many more lengths & line weights than those from the past. I'm pleased to offer two grades of glass rods: the economical Prudential Series Glass & the Special Order rods. I've fished with glass fly rods all my life because I love them. Give one a try & I think you will, too.
prudential series glass:
Owning & fishing a quality custom-made fiberglass fly rod does not have to be expensive. These Prudential Series Glass rods are proof of that. For those of you looking to get into fiberglass fly rods to see what all the fuss is about, or maybe you just want another glass rod without the investment, a Prudential Glass rod is perfect.
Here's how it works: You choose your rod blank & components from the options below. Then, once you & I have all the details settled about your rod I ask for a down payment of half the total to begin. The wait time for me to make your Prudential Glass rod is only 3 to 5 months, maximum (depending on if you have any special requests) maybe less.
You choose:
Here's how it works: You choose your rod blank & components from the options below. Then, once you & I have all the details settled about your rod I ask for a down payment of half the total to begin. The wait time for me to make your Prudential Glass rod is only 3 to 5 months, maximum (depending on if you have any special requests) maybe less.
You choose:
rod blank:
*All rods are 3 pcs. & medium / fast action.
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1.) 6'-0", 2/3 wt, olive color, spigot ferrules.
2.) 7'-0", 3 wt, clear glass color, spigot ferrules.
3.) 7'-6", 4/5 wt, yellow or light green color, spigot ferrules.
4.) 8'-0" 5/6 wt, grey smoke color, spigot ferrules.
cork grip shape:
You choose from the Fenwick style, Reverse Half-Welles, or Full Welles shape.
reel seat:
You choose either up locking, or down locking; chrome, black, or antique gold color metal.
Choose your spacer between maple, cork, walnut, or burl.
Choose your spacer between maple, cork, walnut, or burl.
metal colors:
You can have your line guides, hook keeper, & tip top in a chrome or black finish. Most folks choose to have the metal in their reel seat match their line guides, but you can have whatever you wish.
thread wrap colors:
The line guides on each rod are wrapped in fine silk thread & coated with real varnish, just like a bamboo rod, for smooth, flat wraps.
Choose your color of wrap from red, green, orange, black, or brown.
Choose your color of wrap from red, green, orange, black, or brown.
personal inscription:
Just above the grip on the butt section you can have written, in black ink script, almost any personal inscription you wish. Many folks choose to have their name written on the rod while others prefer a short saying or a favorite Bible verse, etc. One side of the rod will have my name, length, line wt, etc & the other side will have whatever you wish.
rod tube & bag:
Included in the price for each rod you'll receive a custom fit canvas covered PVC rod tube with padded ends, zippered closure & a leather tag describing the rod inside. Choose your color of tan, green, black, or brown canvas.
Your rod bag will also be made for a custom fit to the rod from soft cotton flannel. These are the same rod bags & tubes listed on the Accessories page.
Your rod bag will also be made for a custom fit to the rod from soft cotton flannel. These are the same rod bags & tubes listed on the Accessories page.
CONTACT ME:
After you've looked over all the options for your Prudential Series Glass fly rod, feel free to contact me & let me know what you want your custom rod to be. Not sure about something, or maybe you have some questions? I'm happy to offer suggestions to guide you along. I can also make recommendations for a fly reel & line to pair with your rod, too.
As stated above, I ask for a down payment of half the total to begin the rod ($250). Once I know what you want & have received your first payment, I'll begin work on your rod. You'll receive hard copy receipts for your payments & I'll keep you updated, with photos, as your rod progresses. Most rods will only take 2 to 3 months to complete at most, unless you have a unique request for your rod. Once the rod is completed & your second payment made, I'll ship the rod out & provide you with a tracking number so you can follow it in transit. Payments can be made by check, money order, or credit card via Paypal. It really can be this fun & affordable to own a custom fiberglass fly rod!
Price: $430 + $40 Shipping & insurance (to USA, other locations please inquire about shipping costs)
As stated above, I ask for a down payment of half the total to begin the rod ($250). Once I know what you want & have received your first payment, I'll begin work on your rod. You'll receive hard copy receipts for your payments & I'll keep you updated, with photos, as your rod progresses. Most rods will only take 2 to 3 months to complete at most, unless you have a unique request for your rod. Once the rod is completed & your second payment made, I'll ship the rod out & provide you with a tracking number so you can follow it in transit. Payments can be made by check, money order, or credit card via Paypal. It really can be this fun & affordable to own a custom fiberglass fly rod!
Price: $430 + $40 Shipping & insurance (to USA, other locations please inquire about shipping costs)
special order fiberglass:
Here you can have whatever you wish for a fiberglass fly rod. Each rod is made to order for you & we're limited only by our imagination. Just like my graphite rods, I can make your custom fiberglass fly rod on any manufacturer's blank you want. I can build your custom fiberglass fly rod on blanks from:
Epic / Swift
Blue Halo Lamiglass Moonlit |
North Fork Iconoglass
Thomas & Thomas Any other blank available |
Today there are more options & choices available in fiberglass fly rods then there has been in many years. Through advancements in the material & manufacturing processes, glass fly rods now have better actions, smoother casting abilities, are more varied in action (fast, slow, medium), are lighter in physical weight, & are available in many different colors. Yet these new glass rods retain that traditional feel of fiberglass that anglers love. This is a great time for fiberglass fly rods indeed!!
These are special order rods & the price will depend upon the cost of the rod blank & what all you want on the rod. Don't be limited with just one action of rod to choose from. I can make your custom rod from the proper rod blank that will perform & look exactly how you want!! Please contact me to discuss what you want your custom glass rod to be.
Pricing policies:
All rods add $40 for shipping & insurance inside the US lower 48 states. All other locations please contact me for shipping costs.
Payment in U.S. currency only by personal check, money order, or cradit card (via Paypal). A non-refundable payment of half the total sale puts your rod order onto the production list. The remainder will be due upon completion of the rod. You have 30 days from the rod completion date to pay the remaining balance or the sale will be void & the down payment forfeited. The rod will ship when your payment clears. Because of all the time consuming & fine detailed hand-work it takes to make your fly rod, I will give you an approximate time-frame for me to make the rod after I receive your first payment, typically 4 to 12 months, depending on the rod. When compared to other rod maker's waiting time that can literally be years, this is one of the shortest waiting periods you'll find for a hand made custom fly rod. I will keep you updated periodically as the rod progresses. When the rod arrives to you, you have 5 days to inspect it. If you're not satisfied for any reason you can return the rod to me (at your cost) in the same condition you received it for a full refund (including your down payment) or contact me for further options. (all shipping charges are not refundable)
I reserve the right to change any & all prices, materials, specifications, designs, & rod offerings at any time without notice.
All correspondence with my clients are confidential. All information regarding orders, business transactions, contact information including your name, address, email, phone, etc will never be shared with another party without your permission. I consider my relationships with clients a sacred trust & will never rent, sell, or trade names with anyone under any circumstances.
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All rods add $40 for shipping & insurance inside the US lower 48 states. All other locations please contact me for shipping costs.
Payment in U.S. currency only by personal check, money order, or cradit card (via Paypal). A non-refundable payment of half the total sale puts your rod order onto the production list. The remainder will be due upon completion of the rod. You have 30 days from the rod completion date to pay the remaining balance or the sale will be void & the down payment forfeited. The rod will ship when your payment clears. Because of all the time consuming & fine detailed hand-work it takes to make your fly rod, I will give you an approximate time-frame for me to make the rod after I receive your first payment, typically 4 to 12 months, depending on the rod. When compared to other rod maker's waiting time that can literally be years, this is one of the shortest waiting periods you'll find for a hand made custom fly rod. I will keep you updated periodically as the rod progresses. When the rod arrives to you, you have 5 days to inspect it. If you're not satisfied for any reason you can return the rod to me (at your cost) in the same condition you received it for a full refund (including your down payment) or contact me for further options. (all shipping charges are not refundable)
I reserve the right to change any & all prices, materials, specifications, designs, & rod offerings at any time without notice.
All correspondence with my clients are confidential. All information regarding orders, business transactions, contact information including your name, address, email, phone, etc will never be shared with another party without your permission. I consider my relationships with clients a sacred trust & will never rent, sell, or trade names with anyone under any circumstances.
[email protected]
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