tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post7635756984562794120..comments2024-03-26T08:10:31.272-04:00Comments on The Fiberglass Manifesto: First Look - Cabela's CGt SeriesCameron Mortensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04196248115266289872noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-9248901095718145002013-01-01T22:56:48.553-05:002013-01-01T22:56:48.553-05:00KD...let me pull that model out and see if I can&#...KD...let me pull that model out and see if I can't answer your question for sure.Cameron Mortensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196248115266289872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-62532440077377439212012-12-31T04:45:50.963-05:002012-12-31T04:45:50.963-05:00Hello Cameron, what about flex during fight with t...Hello Cameron, what about flex during fight with the fish? Tip, full or something between? The 2wt. one will be load properly with 2wt. lines or heavier ones? Regards, Kris.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00336768650293355375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-61218509569703697272012-09-14T11:20:01.172-04:002012-09-14T11:20:01.172-04:00Alan...I only have the 7' three weight so far ...Alan...I only have the 7' three weight so far out of the CGt series. I'll know more in a few weeks.<br /><br />Eric...that's a tough decision. I'd almost say jump on the $60 deal and if later you decide you want a CGt then sell it for $40 or so and upgrade. Cameron Mortensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196248115266289872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-44120458380262876922012-09-14T10:52:33.883-04:002012-09-14T10:52:33.883-04:00So- Go with the CGR at the current price point or ...So- Go with the CGR at the current price point or wait and get the CGT.... what a dilemma. I am in the market for a new 4wt and this is so tempting.<br /><br />Do you think the CGT is that much better with the additional R&D done on the CGR?Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16948699828714615923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-70888894204822254032012-09-05T22:48:19.871-04:002012-09-05T22:48:19.871-04:00Cameron, since you have cast and fished the CGR...Cameron, since you have cast and fished the CGR's and just go through playing with the new series, howndo the two series match up?Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11802660218991813018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-35782810429241266042012-09-02T07:15:19.860-04:002012-09-02T07:15:19.860-04:00DT...Cabela's is call it T-Glass...which I hav...DT...Cabela's is call it T-Glass...which I have never heard of before. The "T" is for translucent I believe. Cameron Mortensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196248115266289872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-67573570731112804062012-09-01T23:33:38.971-04:002012-09-01T23:33:38.971-04:00Cam,
Are these S-GLASS or E-GLASS?Cam,<br /><br />Are these S-GLASS or E-GLASS?Spencer DThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14554085552488900795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-11241949008551625702012-08-28T20:26:37.485-04:002012-08-28T20:26:37.485-04:00swellcat...Cabela's won't tell me exact nu...swellcat...Cabela's won't tell me exact numbers sold but I've been told they were surprised and impressed by the interest.<br /><br />gfen...I think the price tag will be worth it since I believe they dialed in this series a little tighter than the last with more R&D and the quality of the blanks seems higher than the CGR's. Cameron Mortensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196248115266289872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-85740457470102141622012-08-28T19:15:53.533-04:002012-08-28T19:15:53.533-04:00The cynic in me notes they cost 50% more than the ...The cynic in me notes they cost 50% more than the CGR, and wonders just how much they truly differ where the length/weights line up.<br /><br />On the other hand, wish I could justify one to find out. :)gfenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311779988417045396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-71128118832134545912012-08-28T17:26:09.503-04:002012-08-28T17:26:09.503-04:00So, the CGRs were successful enough to warrant ano...So, the CGRs were successful enough to warrant another 'glass offering, we take it. That's pretty neat.<br /><br />The epoxy looks pretty bulbous, but those lashings will probably outlast me.swellcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08388942647806768221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-10776752895131908942012-08-28T07:15:31.120-04:002012-08-28T07:15:31.120-04:00Mike...yeah...optimistic for sure. HA...
SRM...w...Mike...yeah...optimistic for sure. HA...<br /><br />SRM...without a doubt these are a lot of fly rod for the money.<br /><br />shesamaniyak.com...no problem. I think it's great that there are choices across all the price points for glass.<br /><br />Mel...I agree but I hear that the little two weight is especially nice as well. Something to consider.Cameron Mortensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196248115266289872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-14441022010647996522012-08-28T01:04:53.355-04:002012-08-28T01:04:53.355-04:00Looks to be a very impressive new venture by Cabel...Looks to be a very impressive new venture by Cabela's. I am thinking that a 7' 3wt would be ideal for some of Colorado's smaller stream. What do you think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-40755587866612463272012-08-28T00:06:47.971-04:002012-08-28T00:06:47.971-04:00They are nice looking rods and it looks like a fai...They are nice looking rods and it looks like a fair price. Thanks for the info.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-9895370465739436922012-08-27T18:40:25.590-04:002012-08-27T18:40:25.590-04:00Great looking little rod. I have the CGR in 5/6wt...Great looking little rod. I have the CGR in 5/6wt for $99 and it beats any rod I've bought for the money.Southern Renaissance Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016039263097839703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-68815924816054511182012-08-27T16:44:15.698-04:002012-08-27T16:44:15.698-04:00I had to chuckle at a 3wt with a 20" mark. Th...I had to chuckle at a 3wt with a 20" mark. <b>That's</b> optimism.Mike Sepelakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10569706920906836936noreply@blogger.com