Do fishing rods wear out?
Sep 8, 2019 14:02:50 #
Recently I’ve read an article that states that fiberglass rods wear out over time and loose there action, and that carbon fiber/graphite rods wear out 3 times slower. I’ve been meaning to pickup a new fly rod but since reading that article, I’ve kind a been wanting to stay away from the fiberglass ones. Have any of you out there ever had any experience with this? And can fishing rods actually wear out?
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by Blake-M-W
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by Blake-M-W
Sep 8, 2019 14:02:54 #
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Sep 8, 2019 14:03:05 #
My favorite Glass Rod is a Winston Fly Rod, an 8' 3wt that I love to Fish in the Fall on the Mreced River. I bought it used in 1985 the Rod was 10 yrs old then. I still Fish it today and it still casts just as well as it did when I first got it.
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by ourtime93710
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by ourtime93710
Sep 8, 2019 14:03:08 #
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Sep 8, 2019 14:03:16 #
I understand that , I dont know your skill level. I have taught Fly Casting for over 30 yrs. And I cringe when I see a student show up with a glass rod. Not saying you r a novice. But Glass is a great tool but not as effective a casting tool as Graphite. And that is why I asked why you want Glass?
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by ourtime93710
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by ourtime93710
Sep 8, 2019 14:03:20 #
Fiberglass is moderate action at best, so I’m not sure that it really wears out. My Scott F703 is at least 10 years old and still fine. I also have older Orvis Superfines that while again moderate rods, are still great and have good action. I wouldn’t worry about it. Unless you fish all day every day, you’ll probably never wear out a fiberglass or graphite rod.
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by jakefr5150
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by jakefr5150
Sep 8, 2019 14:03:25 #
Ok thanks, I tend to over think everything so this thread, may just be a byproduct of that.
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by Blake-M-W
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by Blake-M-W
Sep 9, 2019 00:00:32 #
Jerry_h23
Loc: Ocala
If you WANT a new fly rod then this one is all worn out! If you aren't really wanting a new rod and this one still catches fish then it's just fine. That's why I have trouble explaining to my wife why I NEED a new rod. ;)
Sep 9, 2019 07:43:05 #
I have a fenwick I started fishing with in '89. It was on my boat and fished all 20 yrs I guided and still fishes 2 or 3 days a week. I changed guides on it one time
Sep 9, 2019 09:39:04 #
Only cheap models , blank not so much but guides , will fail, wraps may fray and reel seats can fail ! However if not used much should be fine !
Sep 9, 2019 11:56:15 #
Hunterbill
Loc: Toomsboro, ga
These are over 40 +years ago. Bought them when I got out of the Army. I use them all the time. I rewrap them with my hons sewing string and nail polish as you can see.you take care of anything, it will do the same for you!! Just a thought 💭
Sep 9, 2019 16:47:53 #
mr.sleeve
Loc: Anaheim Hills
FS Digest wrote:
Recently I’ve read an article that states that fiberglass rods wear out over time and loose there action, and that carbon fiber/graphite rods wear out 3 times slower. I’ve been meaning to pickup a new fly rod but since reading that article, I’ve kind a been wanting to stay away from the fiberglass ones. Have any of you out there ever had any experience with this? And can fishing rods actually wear out?
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by Blake-M-W
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by Blake-M-W
ANYTHING will wear out in time, but glass will long outlast yours and my lifetime!! Do you dress your rods and clean them before you put them away? Rinsing them off, drying them off, and dressing them with a compound like armorall can extend their life...
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