Fiberglass GLASSFIN finesse Fishing Rod

This is a unidirectional (UD) S glass rod developed by finesse fishing experts. It's especially loved by fly fishing anglers (as a useful companion rod of their fly fishing)， and baitcasting & spinning trout fishing fans. The modern UD glass material enables it have more flex so that you can more easily cushion jumps and head shakes of trout. Along with its flick casting capability( click for video on this page below), this rod brings users much unique fun in stream fishing that other rods don't have.
Additionally, the rod's unique glass material, available in multiple color options, combined with its diverse aesthetic designs of handle, makes it an excellent gift choice for your outdoor friends. Those who receive this rod will be pleasantly surprised and filled with joy.

Oct 27 update, L power GLASSFIN

GLASSFIN Rod has Excellent Casting Performance

From Sep 17, Those who order white blank rods of this product get 2 pieces of high end micro BFS swimbaits free

Action: Medium Fast
Power: UL
Piece: 3 piece
Length: 140 cm
Closed Len: 49 cm
Lure Weight: 1 - 5g (long blue rod is 1 - 7g)
Line Weight: 2 - 8lb (Japanese 0.2 - 0.8 PE)
Material: Unidirectional S Glass
"A" FUJI guide
Max Weight of Lift up a fish: 1500 grams
Top Dia: 1.6 mm
Butt Dia: 7.4 mm
Shipping: This product is well selling in countries listed below, the shipping to these countries are optimized.
US, Germany, UK, Netherland, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Hungary, Belgium, Bulgaria, Norway, Finland, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Lithuania, Brazil, Sweden, Switzerland, and South Korea.

The default rod length is 4'7" (1.4m), 3 pieces. Some rod variants' length are 4'11" (1.5m) . Please click above select list, 4113 means the rod is 4'11", 3 pieces.
The 4113 rod is 10cm longer than 4'7" rod, and please aware 4113's real lure weight rating is 1 - 7g (2g heavier than 4'7" rods) even though it marks '1-5g'. The 4113 rod 's price is 142 dollars.
Lemon color GLASSFIN rod is 4'9" (1.45m), its lure weight rating is more like 4'7" rod rather than 4'11" rod.
Lemon color cork rod has the low-key retro style and price is 134 dollars. Lemon color vintage rosewood grip rod is 169 dollars.

Weight of rod
Green rod 473: 108 g
Orange rod 473 : 105 g
One-piece rod 473: 109 g
Realwood white rod 473: 142 g
Cork white rod 473: 89 g
Blue 4113: 102 g
Orange 4113: 109 g
Please note the weight is merely a personal preference. All Glassfin rods have comfortable grip.

There are eight editions, please choose at the select list. The white baitcasting rod , white spinning rod, white real wood baitcasting rod, white real wood spinning rod, orange baitcasting rod, blue baitasting rod. The price of realwood edition is about 139 dollars.
The handle and ferrule wrap are customizable with some limits, Custom-handle Cork GLASSFIN rod is 155 dollars, Custom-handle Realwood GLASSFIN rod is 165 dollars. Please contact us before you order a custom-handle rod.

*We have taken note of the connection issues faced by users of other well-known high end glass rod brands and have taken steps to address this concern. To ensure that the connection between the different pieces of our GLASSFIN rod is solid and steady, our designers use an increased amount of epoxy inside the rod at the ferrules. We hope that our commitment to quality and attention to detail will make the GLASSFIN rod a reliable and enjoyable tool for fishing enthusiasts of all levels.

Update:Feb 20: A few Green theme(4'7") Rods is available. The price is 143 dollars.
Dec 25: Orange 4113 Rod is available. The price is 139 dollars
Dec 7: One-Piece GLASSFIN Rod(Ultimate Experience) is available. It's 178 dollars.
It Only sells to users who already have a multiple-pieces GLASSFIN rod. Please make a comment of the color and version (spin or baitcasting) when you order One-Piece GLASSFIN Rod. By default the baitcasting version will be shipped.
More of
One-Piece GLASSFIN Rod
This GLASSFIN rod is manually made with material and parts sourced in Japan, Korea and China, the production quantity is low and in short supply. Any color option can be out of stock at anytime
Please note the rod's color itself doesn't affect the property or performance of rod.

Picture below is Baitcasting White Fiberglass GLASSFIN finesse Fishing Rod.

Picture below is Realwood White Baitcasting Fiberglass GLASSFIN finesse Fishing Rod

Exquisite and fine workmanship

Picture below is Baitcasting Blue Fiberglass GLASSFIN finesse Fishing Rod 4113

Picture below is Baitcasting Cool Contrast Colors GLASSFIN Finesse Fishing Rod (Left). Price is 169.5 dollars.

Picture below is Spinning Earth Tone Fiberglass GLASSFIN finesse Fishing Rod. Price is 155.2 dollars.
It has the realwood handle.

Picture below is Baitcasting Green Fiberglass GLASSFIN finesse Fishing Rod
green GLASS rod

Picture below is Baitcasting Orange Fiberglass GLASSFIN finesse Fishing Rod

Vintage Purple Grip Contrast Colors GLASSFIN Finesse Fishing Rod(below)
The handle is crafted from the exquisite purple rosewood, boasting its natural hue without any additional paint. Its surface is finely polished, exuding beauty. Yet, it provides an excellent non-slip grip during casting.
The classic purple wood handle, paired with the modern contrasting colors (white and black) of the rod blank, enhances the aesthetic of stream fishing environments. This harmonious blend encourages a sense of tranquility and fosters spiritual enrichment. The price is 186 dollars. A great gift choice to outdoors & fishing men too.

Picture below are Lemon color rods, baitcasting and spinning versions. Both are 4'9" (1.45m)

Picture below is Baitcasting Cool Dark GLASSFIN Finesse Rod
dark GLASSFIN rod

Picture below is Realwood Orange Baitcasting Fiberglass GLASSFIN finesse Fishing Rod 4113
orange GLASSFIN rod
Picture below is Baitcasting Rosewood Lemon Fiberglass GLASSFIN finesse Fishing Rod 493
rosewood GLASSFIN rod

Below is 'Baitcasting Dual BFS and Power BFS Rod UL-L rod'
Power bfs GLASSFIN rod

This rod boasts two power options: UL and L. The price is 153 dollars. It consists of five segments. When assembled with four segments, it functions as a UL rod with a length of 5'4", the lure range is 1 to 6 grams.. With all five segments, it transforms into an L rod, extending to 5'10", the lure range is 2 to 8 grams. Crafted from a modern blend of glass and graphite, this versatile rod allows anglers to enjoy both BFS and power BFS fishing with a single rod.

Oct 27 2024 update
The GLASSFIN UL rod has sold thousands of units, sparking excitement within the bass and trout fishing, stream fishing communities, BFS club etc.
Thanks to valuable feedback from users suggesting a stronger model, we've now developed and released the ML power GLASSFIN rod after extensive testing and optimization.
This rod is capable of handling trout up to 10 lbs, and with expert handling, can even bring in trout as large as 14 lbs.
Sectification of ML Glassfin rods.
Length: 5'3" (1.6 m)
Pieces: 4
Power: ML
Material: UD Modern Glass
Lure Range: 3 to 8 g
Price: $153.9
About the Listed Power and Lure Range:
Taking a similar approach to a renowned Japanese UD glass brand, our designers have rated the power and lure range conservatively.
Based on our field tests, the rod’s effective power sits between Light (L) and Medium (M), with an actual lure range of 3 to 10 g.

The handle of ML Glassfin rods are longer and the reel seat is made of real wood.
Below is picture of Baitcasting Blue ML Power Glassfin rod 534 and Baitcasting White ML Power Glassfin rod 534. Please choose it from select list.

The Blue version of the Glassfin 534 sold over 100 units within the first three days of its release.

Field Test by BFS fishing expert in US

Background: Fiberglass is not a new material. There have been some fishing rods made of common fiberglass material, which was produced for other purposes. Big toughness, cheap, heavy is anglers' intuitive impression to fiberglass rods. Say many fiberglass rods are built with lack of strength and casting ability for precise casting.
Goals: Many anglers of finesse fishing are eager to a decent fiberglass rod. We begun to develop the hollow three-section fiberglass material in 2019. Feeling the lightest strike, smooth close quarters casting, precise pin point accurate casting, having enough backbone are four goals of the new fiberglass material.
Invention: The raw material including glass fiber cloth, wire, guides, wood material are all imported oversea with high standard. And the high-precision processing equipment imported from Japan are used in making new fiberglass. A mature new fiberglass, GLASSFIN were successfully invented after 1 year and six months of experiments, testing, tune. The four goals(Feeling the lightest strike, smooth close quarters casting, precise pin point accurate casting, having enough backbone) above have been achieved.

Why is having enough backbone important?
1: Enough backbone is for good sized fish - Trout outside Japan (US, UK for example) tends to be a fair bit larger than in Japan with 12"-20" not being uncommon. Such as average adult brown trouts are 12-19 inches long and weigh 1-3 pounds.
2: Relatively strong backbone is very good for effective flick casting in narrow place.
Fiberglass Rod Design Philosophy

The difference between quality fiberglass rods and graphite rods
Fiberglass and graphite are quite different material. Graphite fiber has high elasticity, fiberglass relatively low elasticity than graphite fiber.
Fiberglass rods recovery slowly and strongly. That's why many anglers use fiberglass rods for flick casting, backhand casting and other high-skill casting.
Angler have much better control in the whole process of casting motion with fiberglass rods, more comfortable, more enjoyable experience of skillful casting motions.
Our unidirectional S fiberglass material is slower to recovery from being bended than carbon fiber, which gives user a little more time to release the line, so you will find it easier to bring fine control on the cast motion, and very forgiving to get timing to do thumb press and control of accurate point of lure fall.
Flick casting of Glassfin rod

Please note there is slight color difference between the real rod and picture.
A standard non-fully insertion method is used to connect the sectional rod, which is tight and sturdy.

Most Insightful Review by an angler in US

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Reviews

Comments

Antonino

Fri, 11/29/2024 - 12:39

Rating:

Your rating: 5

Glassfin 4,9 ul 2-6g

Ad oggi la mia canna preferita è la Glassfin 4,9 ul 2-6g M.Fast Vetro UD; il fusto è una vera goduria fa una piega fino al manico, con una progressione che riesce a gestire molto bene i combattimenti sia con le piccole che con le grosse trote, e una sensibilità con solo treccia che dà una sensazione quasi come la grafite più che Ottima, un buona operabilità con esche di contrazione come 3-4g, e sotto i 2,5 e più 4,5g si inizia a perdere la gestione e precisione diventato sciatta, la versatilità tutto sommato e Ottima, lancia bene in modo accurato sia a corto che a lungo raggio e si riesce a fare facilmente un flip cast, si carica quasi senza sforzo e ritorna quasi subito ferma, e se si scuote si a la sensazione di una canna rigida. La qualità dei materiali sono più che discreti, ma mi domando se anche questa canna fosse stata equipaggiata con materiali pregiati, aumentano il costo del prodotto finale. Grazie infinite DANKUNG per averla realizzata con un costo alla portata di tutti.

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Giancarlo Ferreri

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 12:03

Rating:

Your rating: 5

Fiberglass GLASSFIN finesse Fishing Rod

This is a really top class rod.
Beautifully crafted with quality materials.
Do not expect a very soft rod as some other Chinese products, Dankung explain this in the specs.
All in all: a beautiful rod with character.

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Capri

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 04:02

Rating:

Your rating: 4

New trout fishing experience with this glass rod!

its moderate action glass enable a much easier time keeping a fish on the hook, especially in stream fast current and even more so with barbless hooks(I prefer single barbless hook, Barbless hooks minimize harm to the fish while still maintaining a strong hold). The rod sways and bends, yet it's robust enough to ensure the quarry remains on the hook.. I really enjoy it

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GRUMPS

Sat, 04/01/2023 - 05:23

Rating:

Your rating: 4

Good backbone and well balanced

As an old glass rod user, I can attest to the fact that these rods have enough backbone to handle some seriously good-sized fish. When I'm out on the water targeting trout in the US, I know that my glass rod is up to the task of reeling in fish in the 12 to 20 inch range. There's something truly satisfying about feeling the bend in the rod as I hook into a big fish and start to bring it in. Don't get me wrong, this rod also perform very well in fishing small fishes.
Of course, having enough backbone is just one part of the equation. This rod is well balanced with other important properties, such as sensitivity and responsiveness.
I think I have got a glass rod that strikes the perfect balance for my needs and ensures that I have an enjoyable and successful time out on the water of stream.

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macklesmackle

Sat, 02/25/2023 - 22:30

Rating:

Your rating: 5

This is Hands Down the best

This is Hands Down the best spinning rod I own. I have some JDM carbon rods, costing up to around $400. Yes, they are very different animals than this, with their very light weight and their amazing sensitivity. But they are Not as fun as this rod. The taper is ideal. I have two other excellent UL glass (one JDM and one custom rod from the US) but both are stiffer in the tip than this rod, so less fun to cast super-light baits. With high-end 5-lb JDM braid, the tiny tungsten jigs that I tie cast beautifully. Because of this rod's light tip, it's just easier to cast hyperlight baits with this rod than with the stiff-tipped carbon rods, even my UL ones. The rod as a casting tool is So forgiving.

Where this rod really shines is in fish-fighting. With this rod, I landed a carp of approximately 10 pounds in Kentucky a couple of years ago that I foul hooked In The Tail, using 3-lb JDM braid = not much fun for the angler or the fish. The rod handled it amazingly well. As with virtually any glass rod, you don't have to worry about breaking it, even on very heavy fish. No, I don't recommend this rod for anything but smaller fish, but it Will handle a monster if you are patient.

I'm a professional fly-casting instructor, and am simply not swayed by what my rods look like, but this rod is very nice to look at. The un-tinted glass kind of glows.

I confess to initially being skeptical that the CDM could design a truly great rod. Boy, was I wrong about that! This rod is a remarkable achievement. If DanKung starts making comparable rods that are stouter in power, sign me up. (And, no, I have no relationship with DanKung.)