“When you buy a fine rod, you are buying more than just a rod, you are buying part of the rod maker - his knowledge and experience.”

Ferdinand Claudio

F. M. Claudio Rod Company

 

McFarland’s Favorites

A few of my favorite series of rods.

 
 

Spruce Creek

Emerger

GTX Glass

Rod Materials

 
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Graphite

While I’m better known for fiberglass rods, I also really enjoy designing, building, and fishing great graphite rods as well.  Like any other material used to make a fly rod, graphite has both positive and negative attributes.  The key to optimum performance is taking full advantage of graphite’s positive qualities and keeping the negatives ones in check.

 
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Fiberglass

For over a decade McFarland glass rods have been considered by many to be the finest glass rods ever produced.  Since I built my first glass rods over 20 years ago I have been constantly experimenting with tapers and different glass materials to push the envelope of what is possible in a fiberglass rod.  I have taken my knowledge and experiences from working with bamboo rods and tapers and applied these concepts to glass rod design.

 
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McFarland Blanks

Looking to build your own rod? I offer all my rods as blanks or a complete kit with all needed components.