Do I Need a Glass Fly Rod? (Glass vs. Graphite Comparison and Review)

I bought my first glass rod, an Orvis Superfine. It's an older model, a 3 piece, and I took it out in my local mountains (the San Gabriel's) to try it out this weekend. After only using graphite rods for years, I could definitely notice a difference.
In this video I review the Orvis rod and talk about my experience with it, as well as talk about some of differences I noticed between a graphite fly rod and a glass rod, like the Superfine (or Reddington Butterstick or Echo Glass Rod).
What's your take on glass? Let me know in the comments!
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[@taylorzisfain3870]

It sure was fun to use on that small creek!

[@HookontheFly]

they work great in that kind of water!

[@brianrobinson1975]

Glass will make you a more patient angler,,

[@HookontheFly]

totally agree🙌

[@brianrobinson1975]

Dump your graphite. In a few years of fishing you’ll thank me

[@HookontheFly]

I'm thinking about it. Just spent a whole weekend fishing the new glass and I'm now more in love with it than ever.

[@brianrobinson1975]

I have many glass Rods from 2 -8 weight The vintage Fenwick from the 70’s are probably the best. Fastest best balanced glass rods ever made

[@HookontheFly]

@@brianrobinson1975 you find them mostly on ebay?

[@barry4fish]

Yes, the auction site has them but not as many as 5-8 years ago. Still worth looking for them. I like the first generation Fenwick Feralites the best (1962-1972), but second generation nice too, a little faster action. The handle grip on the first generation are my favorite cork grip of all time, nice big diameter and widest in the front half. Favorite models include FF70, FF75, FF79, FF80, and for second generation, FF705, FF755, FF756, FF805, FF806, FF807. The models over 8’ long get a little heavy and bulky, but FF84, FF85, and FF856 are great casters. All Fenwick fly rods of that era had solid stainless steel guides. There were some 4-piece models too, a little slower and full flex action.

[@HookontheFly]

@@barry4fish Excellent, thanks for the info! I'll keep an eye out