Graphite vs Fiberglass with Jim Rajeff - Video
ECHO MAN Tim Rajeff talks tech with Louis Cahill on the difference between fiberglass and graphite fly rods.
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What’s the difference between graphite and fiberglass fly rods?
Most fly rods, these days, are made of carbon fiber but a generation ago fiberglass was king. Today glass rods are making a strong resurgence, and with good reason. There are some benefits to fishing a fiberglass fly rod but how do you know if it’s the right tool for you?
In this video Tim Rajeff explains the different actions and the pluses and minuses to each. He tells you why he fishes mostly fiberglass rods and demonstrates a crazy feat of casting skill by casting a graphite rod and fiberglass rod together in one hand.
Originally published here.