Category Archives: Fiberglass Fly Rods

Bluefish have Moxie

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Bluefish have Moxie It’s odd not having bluefish around. Once upon a time, they were ubiquitous, blitzing in midmorning on running tide, ripping up schools of bait, birds circling, blood in the water. Man, their energy drove the fishing. In … Continue reading →

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Kabuto Rods 15th Anniversary Fly Rods

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Kabuto Rods 15th Anniversary Fly Rods I was over at the Fiberglass Manifesto a day or two ago and noticed that Kabuto Rods were issuing a limited run of 15th Anniversary Fly Rods. Amazing.  I have a lot of respect … Continue reading →

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San Francisco – a Fly Rod Mecca

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

San Francisco – a Fly Rod Mecca. Ask people on the street about San Francisco, and expect to hear about Gold Gate Bridge, or Golden Gate Park, Lombard Street, trollies cars, and maybe the movie Bullitt.  If these folks have … Continue reading →

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A Look at the Nirvana 4/6 Reel

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Ed Mitchell

A Look at the Nirvana 4/6 Reel For more years than I care to remember, I’ve been relying on a Hardy Princess for freshwater. Its a great trout reel. Looks perfect on my classic fiberglass fly rods. And I love … Continue reading →

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A Gene Edward’s Model 32# Fiberglass Fly Rod

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

A Gene Edward’s Model 32# Fiberglass Fly Rod Last time we looked at a Leon Chandler Signature fly rod. This time we have a much older and rarer rod, a Gene Edwards model 32# fiberglass fly rod. It likely goes … Continue reading →

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