A little over a month ago I convinced Jacob to turn to the "dark side," at least for a little while. Fiberglass builder and designer, Chris Barclay, put a few blanks up for grabs. With a little convincing, and a little arm twisting, Jacob picked up a couple. 

These are progressive, three-piece rods "made of the highest quality Uni-Directional fiberglass. They have a deep, translucent 'brown ale' color to reflect the smooth sweetness they embody."

-C. Barclay Fly Rod Co. (Because I don't think I could describe these rods nearly as well as the guy who came up with them.)

 7' 10" 5 weight

• Traditionally inspired with Mildrum stripping guide - carbide ring and nickel silver frame
•  Hand forged nickel-silver snake guides
• Ring and saddle hook keeper
• Wrapped in mahogany silk tipped with gold and black
• Modified forward wells grip
• Maple burl with walnut, maple and ebony inlay with nickel silver cap and ring

7' 2" 3 weight

• Traditionally inspired with Mildrum stripping guide - carbide ring and nickel silver frame
•  Hand forged nickel-silver snake guides
• Ring and saddle hook keeper
• Wrapped in mahogany silk tipped with gold and black
• Modified forward wells grip
• Spalted maple reel seat with nickel silver cap and ring.

Both rods come with a vintage style aluminum rod tube with finely threaded brass end cap and custom rod bag, by Jillian Schuller.

These rods are up for sale, so if you're interested, please check out the Rod Shop or shoot Jacob and email.