Only ONE McFarland Glass rod, #180502, remains in the Fly Rod Shop list---ready for Delivery
Only ONE McFarland Glass rod, #180502, remains in the Fly Rod Shop list---ready for Delivery
Sweetwater Fly Rods
Artistic Designs in Custom Fly Rods for Ladies & Gentlemen since 1976
The McFarland GTX's, and a few other McFarland models have been ordered.
Go to the "Blanks Available" tab for the specifics on which models are heading my way. UPDATE: They should be on-site around the week of May 9, 2022
Stay Tuned for the McFarlands and if you would like something special,
just text or call the cell number above. Thanks to all.
CONTACT: Charlie at 540.691.6290
or e-mail to sweetwaterflyrod@aol.com
for any additional Information....!!
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Epic 686 "FastGlass II " 8'6" 6wt #180506
Sorry, but this rod has been sold and found a home in Tucson, Arizona. More builds of this similar design are in the works. Call for details.
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This EPIC 686 OLIVE "FastGlass II" Fiberglass has a Lemke LC-1 reel seat in Brt Nickel with a piece of Indian Sheesham wood in a gloss finish. The grip is a 7" Modifies RITZ style from Flor grade cork. The stripping guide is a FUJI 12mm with an Alconite ceramic insert. The Snake Brand snake guides and tip top are wrapped Victoria Green Japanese Silk with black trim bands. At the ferrules, stripping guide, and front of the grip, there is a band of Bright Red
silk for a nice accent. Epoxy finish protects all thread work and decal areas.
Each ferrule pair has small white alignment dots for easier assembly.