Category Archives: Fiberglass Fly Rods

Cabela’s CGR 7’6″, 7/8-weight, Fly Rod

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Part three Took Cabela’s CGR 7’6″, 7/8-weight to the Florida flats the other day, lined with a 7-weight floater, a 10′ leader, and a size 4 fly. I found the rod fun to fish, but a couple issues came up. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiberglass Fly Rods, Fly Fishing in Salt Water, Fly Rods, Gear | 2 Comments

Cabela’s CGR 7’6″, 7/8-weight, Fly Rod

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Part Two In the last post we looked at the makeup and appearance of Cabela’s CGR, 7′ 6″, 7/8-weight fly rod. Now its time to put a reel and line on it. In Part Three, I add a fly and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiberglass Fly Rods, Fly Rods, Gear | Leave a comment

Cabela’s CGR 7’6″, 7/8-weight, Fly Rod

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Part One A few years back Cabela released their line of 50th Anniversary glass fly rods (CGR). At 99 buckeroos the prices were reasonable, so I got one, a 5’9″, 3 piece, 3-weight. It turned out to be a fine … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiberglass Fly Rods, Fly Rods, Gear | 2 Comments

The Winston Big Game Fiberglass Fly Rod

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

A large number of people have stopped by to look at the glass rods. So, let’s do one more. After that I’ll show you a beautiful old, six strip, split bamboo fly rod. It was one of a handful designed 60-years ago … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiberglass Fly Rods, Fly Fishing in Salt Water, Fly Rods, Gear | Leave a comment

Casting a Kabuto 7-foot, 3-weight Fly Rod

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

It’s time to talk about casting that Kabuto 7-foot, 3-weight fly rod we looked at a few posts back. www.kabutorods.com   This rod has a progressive taper. The action is moderate (mid-flex), but faster than the older Winston glass rods mentioned on this site. That … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiberglass Fly Rods, Fly Fishing in Freshwater, Fly Rods, Gear | Leave a comment