If there is one thing (and there's many more) that I've learned about Shane Gray of Graywolf Rods, and now Steffen Brothers Fly Rods and Rodmaker 24/7 (another announcement coming soon...), is that he never lets himself get bored. He's constantly on the "hunt" for what's next. That drive is what has put him on forefront of what's new in fiberglass for the past few years.
His latest blank developments are the Series 9 fiberglass blanks that are nine foot in length and offered in 5/6 weight and 7/8 weight. These 4-piece blanks are available in brown or white and include a rod bag. A 30" tube can be purchased separately if needed.
Shane wrote... "So why make nine foot glass blanks? My answer is "Why not?" To be honest, long before I acquired Steffen Brothers Fly Rods and some of the other equipment I now have, I've always been on the hunt for whatever was "new" in fiberglass. I was the first to bring Ijuin Rods into the United States, I started working with CTS Fishing in '06, having blanks made (back then they still had a graphite scrim) and having them create spigot ferrule blanks for me.
Fast forward a million years and glass has come so far. It's lighter. It's faster. It takes less material. The timing seems right to now make some long glass rods. Oh, and don't forget, I have several text messages from Mr. T.F.M. that read "LONG GLASS RODS".
His latest blank developments are the Series 9 fiberglass blanks that are nine foot in length and offered in 5/6 weight and 7/8 weight. These 4-piece blanks are available in brown or white and include a rod bag. A 30" tube can be purchased separately if needed.
Shane wrote... "So why make nine foot glass blanks? My answer is "Why not?" To be honest, long before I acquired Steffen Brothers Fly Rods and some of the other equipment I now have, I've always been on the hunt for whatever was "new" in fiberglass. I was the first to bring Ijuin Rods into the United States, I started working with CTS Fishing in '06, having blanks made (back then they still had a graphite scrim) and having them create spigot ferrule blanks for me.
Fast forward a million years and glass has come so far. It's lighter. It's faster. It takes less material. The timing seems right to now make some long glass rods. Oh, and don't forget, I have several text messages from Mr. T.F.M. that read "LONG GLASS RODS".
I am really proud of how these turned out and think it's just something different. These two blanks are something unique and I know that some folks
will like to have one or two to build, fish, and wave around. You know me, I like making
different options and keeping things fresh. I am even thinking of going longer..."
Visit the Rodmaker 24/7 website for more information, reach out to Shane with questions or if you'd like him to build you a custom Series 9 fly rod, and use code "TFM10" for 10% off your order.
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