A hand-built rod made with the best components, superior workmanship, and an exacting attention to detail
Coming from a carbon or standard glass fly rod, when you switch up to a FastGlass rod from Swift Fly Fishing, you instantly notice two things: the meticulous, handmade craftsmanship, and the superior play of the tough specialized rod. Specifically built for going after the notoriously difficult bonefish, the 8wt 888 FastGlass Fly Rod casts beautifully and accurately, even in strong winds thanks to the powerful butt section and fast recovery rate. Possibly the best rod for going after tough fish in even tougher conditions, the 888 is alive, responsive, and ready to fight.
Features
A high-performance fiberglass rod specially designed for chasing bonefish and other big fish in windy conditions
Rod made from FastGlass II™, an industry-leading fiber specifically engineered for fly rod production
Fibers in FastGlass are only 8 microns thick for a tighter, more precise, and stronger fly rod
FastGlass II has a higher strength-to-weight ratio than carbon fiber or graphite rods
Rods can endure more acute and severe bends than the carbon fiber rods and standard glass rods
Rod blanks are finished with a paint and clear coat that render them incredibly scratch-resistant and durable
Grip made from high-quality Portuguese cork
Includes a full cork fighting butt with composite cork end
Precise ferrule system allows for easy replacement if you ever break a tip
Each rod is handcrafted, one at at time in Swift Fly Fishing’s Wanaka studio in New Zealand
