tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post4977951345577237578..comments2024-03-26T08:10:31.272-04:00Comments on The Fiberglass Manifesto: Cabela's C.G.R. Series ReviewCameron Mortensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04196248115266289872noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-58773984929675914182015-02-22T12:42:42.000-05:002015-02-22T12:42:42.000-05:00I've followed your review and have been watchi...I've followed your review and have been watching these rods closely since the arrived back on the scene. Last night when thy posted on sale I couldn't wait any longer, and the 7' 4/5 is on the way. having had a chance to fish one for a day, it was only a matter of time. Thanks for the great review. R.E.Long RalphsFlyBoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495058612066299971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-44182259838363099772015-02-15T14:06:25.987-05:002015-02-15T14:06:25.987-05:00Thank you for the review, may pick the 4 weight so...Thank you for the review, may pick the 4 weight soon.Atlashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02429802720178094906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-85954357725266642622012-08-01T18:09:17.659-04:002012-08-01T18:09:17.659-04:00Mspinks...I like the Featherlight but if you reall...Mspinks...I like the Featherlight but if you really want to have a travel fly rod then pick up the CGR. They are on sale for $75 so the price difference is much closer than at full price. It also comes with a year warranty which the Featherlight does not.Cameron Mortensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196248115266289872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-42818784081922251302012-08-01T18:01:00.299-04:002012-08-01T18:01:00.299-04:00I've been fly fishing for about 2 years total ...I've been fly fishing for about 2 years total now, been using a Bass Pro store brand 9' 5-6#. I really enjoy it but would like to have a smaller and lighter rod to travel with and fish while floating small rivers in my canoe. As of now, I'm trying to decide between Cabela's CGR 6'6" 4# and an Eagle Claw 5-6# which my buddy tells me feels more like a 4-5#. Due to the obvious price difference, i've been doing some research and have found good reviews on both. Cameron, i know you might be biased since you started with an Eagle Claw, but please try to be as objective as possible!Mspinkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16817563375607679886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-78835234170366349052011-10-09T10:12:15.563-04:002011-10-09T10:12:15.563-04:00Nice review, Cam, and thanks for pointing me to th...Nice review, Cam, and thanks for pointing me to this. The 3 wt looks like the ticket for the small streams in my area. <br /><br />With the idea of short casts on these streams, would you line up to a 4 wt or could you suggest a 3 wt line designed for short distance casts?deanwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05556070054556238289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-9009005920798552162011-07-01T22:06:18.666-04:002011-07-01T22:06:18.666-04:00THANK YOU FOR THE OVER VIEW ON THESE RODS. I AM PR...THANK YOU FOR THE OVER VIEW ON THESE RODS. I AM PREVARICATING WHETHER TO BUY ONE OF THESE AS AN EXPERIMENT INTO FIBRE GLASS OR TO INVEST IN SOMETHING A BIT MORE EXPENSIVE IN THE INTERESTS OF QUALITY. I AM THINKING ABOUT THE 7' 4-5 WT FOR STREAM FISHING FOR TROUT TO 45 CM'S USING DRY FLY #12 - #20 AND NYMPHS #12 - #18. CURRENTLY USE A SCOTT 8' 3WT svs OR A VISION NITE 6'6" 3 WT. IF THE CABELAS 3WT WAS 7' I WOULD TAKE IT. . HOW DO YOU RECKON THE 4 - 5 WT WOULD PERFORM WITH A 3 WT LINE?<br /><br />ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATIVE REVIEW<br /><br />ROBRobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955066919199018620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-81275418449733533762011-06-18T09:24:23.944-04:002011-06-18T09:24:23.944-04:00Can't wait to get back to Cabela's and put...Can't wait to get back to Cabela's and put one of these rods in my hand.J Wood Fly Anglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12638479652257226455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-10619169854613593442011-06-17T17:55:17.028-04:002011-06-17T17:55:17.028-04:00Cam, should I drop your name when I order? Keep th...Cam, should I drop your name when I order? Keep the good will going and all that.<br /> RFMcDratfacedmcdougalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05302237919633951420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-69429696123345217442011-06-17T15:18:24.116-04:002011-06-17T15:18:24.116-04:00gfen...both the Cabela's and Vision appear to ...gfen...both the Cabela's and Vision appear to be made with Pac-Bay components.<br /><br />Maine...the four weight sounds perfect for your waters.<br /><br />Peter...there is a quite of a price difference for sure. I'm trying to get a 7/8 weight Cult Fiber to demo alongside the Cabela's 7/8.<br /><br />RFMcD...I do not think you will be disappointed at all.<br /><br />Matt...I've got a wonderful mess of gear from DVD's to fly boxes to fly rods to fly reels to flies to bags of several sorts.Cameron Mortensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196248115266289872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-92138006625514953202011-06-17T14:35:25.600-04:002011-06-17T14:35:25.600-04:00Cameron - what else are you reviewing prior to the...Cameron - what else are you reviewing prior to the show?<br /><br />ratfaced - the 7/8wt is really a great rod. I've only used it so far targeting warm water fish, but it is worlds apart from the graphite rods I normally used. Since I typically fish from a canoe, needing max casting distance isn't as important. Whereas, flinging big air-resistant poppers and leech patterns is far more enjoyable on a glass rod I've found. My only concern was that this rod wouldn't have enough backbone to yank LMB out of the thick salad that grows around here. So far, backbone hasn't been an issue - even with the deep bend. My hookup to landing ratio is the same as it was with my BII-MX. Maybe a little bit better since the shorter rod equals faster hooksets.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12404391324708202542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-50312480818497698922011-06-17T04:38:31.473-04:002011-06-17T04:38:31.473-04:00I pretty much made up my mind to get the 7'6 7...I pretty much made up my mind to get the 7'6 7/8 a long time ago, but have been waiting to see what you thought. Thanks for the review.ratfacedmcdougalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05302237919633951420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-74501055867040004612011-06-17T02:58:17.889-04:002011-06-17T02:58:17.889-04:00Cameron - I'll be looking forward to that then...Cameron - I'll be looking forward to that then :-)<br />Considering the difference in price I really hope the Cult rods are "better".<br />For me, I need to choose between the two (Cabelas or Vision) 7/8wt rods ??Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181387676369437731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-31651164819449538782011-06-16T22:10:14.114-04:002011-06-16T22:10:14.114-04:00I got the 6'6" 4wt and love it. I tried ...I got the 6'6" 4wt and love it. I tried a graphite of the same size and never got the right feel from it. Picked up the Cabelas rod and was able to roll cast 40ft with a Sylk Double Taper 4wt and knew I had the perfect rod (considering I'm only able to roll cast about 40ft w/ a 6wt graphite.) The ability of this rod to roll cast that far is a big help when walking blue lines that sometime open up into some decent sized pools. Living in Maine this rod will see many more native brookies over its lifetime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-23305011753373294792011-06-16T18:15:29.924-04:002011-06-16T18:15:29.924-04:00IIRC, the one I got came with a tag that proudly p...IIRC, the one I got came with a tag that proudly proclaimed it built with Pacific Bay components.gfenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311779988417045396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-72820063231210729642011-06-16T15:18:33.471-04:002011-06-16T15:18:33.471-04:00Peter...sharp eye. The skinny that I've been ...Peter...sharp eye. The skinny that I've been able to determine so far is that these fly rods and the Vision Cult Fiber series are made in the same factory and with the same or mostly the same componets but the blanks are entirely different.<br /><br />I have a demo Vision Cult Fiber 5/6 weight and it feels very different from the Cabela's 5/6 weight. Side by side comparison coming soon.Cameron Mortensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196248115266289872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-63805476792005962272011-06-16T15:03:25.771-04:002011-06-16T15:03:25.771-04:00I find this very interesting for a number of reaso...I find this very interesting for a number of reasons - looking at the final picture of all the rods - reel seats and grip design are (almost) identical to the Vision Cult Fiber rod series. Even the lengths and line weights match (almost) - BUT at a very reduced price.<br />The Vision rods have brown blanks I believe but apart from that ??<br />Would be interesting to compare the two rod series. Anyone ?Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181387676369437731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-35563666637485191572011-06-16T13:42:21.508-04:002011-06-16T13:42:21.508-04:00Wouldn't feel right, this one's got soul n...Wouldn't feel right, this one's got soul now, I've laid claim to it and made it mine, once we hit the Gulf together, I was tied into it.<br /><br />Once it reaches a where I can't handle it, I'll just make my own fill somehow. Seems more genuine.<br /><br />I do find it odd that no one else has had the same issue, so maybe its just a bum spot. As agreed, they're fantastic bargins.gfenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311779988417045396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-6537104764383573052011-06-16T12:48:47.832-04:002011-06-16T12:48:47.832-04:00Jay...you really can't go wrong with the 7/8 w...Jay...you really can't go wrong with the 7/8 weight. I like it a lot.<br /><br />Matt...I know. My current goal is to have all reviews done before I go to IFTD in August. I've go to get writing.<br /><br />gfen...I read and reread your excellent review. If I were you I'd consider taking advantage of the warranty and see if you have the same issues with another one. Might have gotten one that wasn't quite 100%.Cameron Mortensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196248115266289872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-6448381176336210802011-06-16T12:38:52.562-04:002011-06-16T12:38:52.562-04:00I know Cameron's already read my feelings on t...I know Cameron's already read my feelings on the 7'6" 7/8wt which essentially mirrors his, including both the pleasing aesthetics and sheer joy in use. The one thing I can add to this is that I am not a fan of the cork, having watched a hole slowly open up under my thumb in only a couple of weeks of (admittedly hard) use, which included salt water. <br /><br />I'd like to get my hands on the 5'9" version, because while I am not a small rod afficiando, giving it the instore wiggle test leaves me with a smile.gfenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311779988417045396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-81098472450555728342011-06-16T12:27:58.860-04:002011-06-16T12:27:58.860-04:00This was turning into the 'Chinese Democracy&#...This was turning into the 'Chinese Democracy' of fly rod reviews. Great read, though. Well worth the wait. I'll second on the 7/8 being a near-perfect warm water rod.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12404391324708202542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-76987502105160966872011-06-16T08:51:50.600-04:002011-06-16T08:51:50.600-04:00I've been looking forward to this. I'm gla...I've been looking forward to this. I'm glad to hear they're good performers. I've been thinking about the 7/8, but was waiting for your thoughts. Now I'm pretty much sold. Thanks for a great review.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288928187563951613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-61407399665750908222011-06-16T08:41:14.564-04:002011-06-16T08:41:14.564-04:00Robin...high class at an economy price for sure.
...Robin...high class at an economy price for sure.<br /><br />Anthony...thanks for commenting about your experience with their warranty service. That's great.Cameron Mortensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196248115266289872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-44777494266374272542011-06-16T08:18:51.860-04:002011-06-16T08:18:51.860-04:00Good review. I have the 4/5 and love it. Also, as ...Good review. I have the 4/5 and love it. Also, as a mention of their warranty, I broke the tip off of mine and took it back to the store. They gave me a new rod no questions asked.Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458293053526928342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-5188576821297982642011-06-16T07:56:53.831-04:002011-06-16T07:56:53.831-04:00A fine review! These appear to be some high class ...A fine review! These appear to be some high class rods, well worth a look. <br /><br />I confess to a soft spot for the fiberglass and bamboo.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04535588914970323722noreply@blogger.com