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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ROD BLANK
AVAILABILITY
Updated May 8, 2022
On this page you will find the models for the EPIC line of FASTGLAS II blanks, models by McFarland Rod Company, Blue Halo & CTS of New Zealand. These are the blanks I currently have in stock that can be custom built as requested....
ALWAYS check the "Sweetwater Fly Rod Shop" button to see what's available for immediate purchase. CALL OR E-MAIL TO RESERVE ANY OF THESE ROD BLANKS listed below and I will return a quote promptly after we determine the design details.
See Fly Rod Purchase Tab for more details.

Call or write if you are interested in a custom rod built on one of Mike's fiberglass or carbon creations listed below. I will send a quote back to you promptly.
Here is the McFarland Blanks I have on order
Ameriglass Classic - 3pc Clear/Natural Glass
ONE (1) 7'6" 4wt 3pc
ONE (1) 8'6" 5wt 3pc
GTX Models - 4pc Clear/Natural Glass
ONE (1) 8'0" 4wt 4pc
ONE (1) 8'6" 4wt 4pc
TWO (2) 8'6" 5wt 4pc - ONE (1) Reserved
TWO (2) 8'6" 6wt 4pc
TAILWIND - Graphite
ONE (1) 9'0" 6wt 4pc
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EPIC Fiberglass Fast Glass II series blanks available
2 888 El. BLUE 8'8" 8wt 4pc
3 686 OLIVE 8'6" 6wt 4pc
3 686 AMBER 8'6" 6wt 4pc
1 686 El. BLUE 8'6" 6wt 4pc
2 580 AMBER 8'0" 5wt 4pc
2 580 OLIVE 8'0" 5wt 4pc
1 476 OLIVE 7'6" 4wt 4pc
1 476 AMBER 7'6" 4wt 4pc
1 476 SALSA 7'6" 4wt 4pc
None of these blanks are reserved at
this time and all are available for custom builds.
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EPIC Carbon - Fly Rod Models Available
ONE (1) EPIC Carbon 690C's -9' 6wt 4pc
remains on site and ready to be custom built...!!!
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Recently received TWO CTS 7'6" 6wt 4pc in the new color - "MAMBA" green metalflake which is close to a lime green but doesn't make one's eyes bug out! A very nice and pleasing color.
The "MAMBA" green is FINISHED and is currently on the Rod Shop page.
Available CTS Rods for immediate sale in the Sweetwater Fly Rod Shop
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Affinity X series: 7'6" 6wt 4pc
Chameleon Green-Gold metalflake
Rod serial #20524
CTS Quartz 8'0" 5wt 4pc Fiberglass:
This is the natural translucent glass color
Rod serial #20513
EXTRA CTS Glass Blank Available
ONE (1) CTS Quartz 8'0" 5wt 4pc - NATURAL GLASS
is available for a custom build
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BLUE HALO FIBERGLASS
All Blue Halo blanks are available by special order.
Call or write for a quote
One available below:
7'6" 4wt 4pc - Retro-Flex 3 in Natural
See Sweetwater Fly Rod Shop