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