**This is a fixed version of "The Return of Fiberglass Rods". The originally posted version contained an editing error.**
We’ve had a lot of requests to do a podcast on fiberglass fly rods, but I wanted to wait until the Orvis rods were in stock before I did one. The Orvis Superfine Touch Fiberglass are now in stock and on our web site, so this week I cover the basics of fiberglass rods: A little history, some brief technology notes, and why you might want to at least test cast a fiberglass rod to see what all the fuss is about. They are not like the glass rods you remember from the 60s or 70s!
Related - Episodes
This week I have a chat with noted permit guide and film maker Captain Will Benson. We discuss the idea of an angler as athlete, and how he and some of his clients prepare for big permit tournaments, both mentally…
This is a "Best of Tom" Episode from the Archives. In this week's podcast I announce the winner of the Podcast Suggestion Contest, who won a signed copy of my latest book Essential American Flies. The topic is sure to…
In this video, Tom shows off the attributes of the new Battenkill Large Arbor Reel from The Orvis Company. Check out customer reviews of the BLA by visiting www.orvis.com and searching for "Battenkill Large Arbor Reel" in the search window. Download the podcast…
