Uflex Glass Master Glass Master Fly Rod Naoto Shibuya Model

A supreme glass rod supervised by Naoto Shibuya, a leading expert on long leader and long tippet
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The action is based on the action of the Kawarene rods made by bamboo rod builder Shibuya, and the V-shaped loop that Shibuya creates is relatively easy to make if you know how to swing it. The glass and bamboo characteristics of this rod make it very comfortable to hold, so it is useful as a spare bamboo rod when it rains. Glass rods can be made into 5-piece rods, which is difficult to do with bamboo rods, and with a finished length of only 50 cm, they are also very portable. The flexibility of the glass rod also makes it strong when landing fish. The flexible tip absorbs the tricky pull of mountain stream fish and allows the angler to land with ease.


Comments from Mr. Naoto Shibuya Naoto Shibuya comments:


A rod that is comfortable to fish in a mountain stream is often a rod that is highly flexible at those distances. That is determined regardless of the length of the tippet, and handling a long tippet requires an additional dimension of action. The key with long tippets will be the ability to easily create a trouble-free boat-shaped loop. The loop should be wide, but the top of the loop should feel like it is going straight to the point. The action that can achieve this effortlessly is one that is slow but has a hard part of the action.


I have used it quite a bit in my actual fishing. I used it quite a bit in actual fishing. It is not as sharp as the bamboo, but it can loop almost as well, and it was possible to increase the casting speed.

As I caught more fish, I realized the advantages of glass. That is a sense of security when communicating with fish. Of course, bamboo has a good reputation for its communication with fish, but this rod has a feeling like playing with a rubber string, and its superiority is further enhanced when using a thin tippet and a midge-size hook.

An actual shaku yamame (a large landlocked salmon) was hooked on a #17 hook with just a piece of skin, and was safely landed with the feeling that it would definitely be dislodged.



The fact that we were able to land a shaku yamame, which in our past experience would have definitely broken up, was probably due to the good balance between the glass material and the rod action.

This is one of the reasons why I think it is advantageous in many situations, such as when you are fighting with big fish using a thin rod. We hope you will give it a try. Last but not least, I would like to tell you that this rod can be trusted as a spare rod for the bamboo rod school. It is not too light like graphite rods and its action is similar to that of bamboo rods, so it is easy to adjust the casting feel. It is the perfect spare rod for situations where you feel uneasy with bamboo, such as on rainy days or when fishing in mountainous areas. The length, line number, etc., are perfectly balanced as a standard rod for mountain streams, so I think it can cover a considerable amount of capacity. I think this is how I will use it, but this year I plan to do a lot of fishing in the headwaters, so I think I will be using it more.　- Naoto Shibuya


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Accessory EUFLEX Glass Master GM773-6 NSF

. The 773 is the spec that Shibuya, who is also a bamboo rod builder, has been using for the past few years as his main rod for fishing from mountain streams to the main river basin.

The 773 is a six-piece rod with a finished length of 42 cm.


Compared to the 793-5, the 773 has more pieces and is slightly shorter, which increases the overall power of the rod.

The ferrule in the center of the rod gives it a stronger action like Shibuya's bamboo rods. The action can express the tension of a bamboo rod well, and the loop itself produces a powerful power loop, making it easy to create the boat-shaped loops that Mr. Shibuya is known for. The short length of the rod (42 cm) and the flexibility of the glass and its resistance to breakage make it a good choice for mountain streams as well.


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The strength, balance, bending curve, and other details have been adjusted to create a rod with a feel similar to a bamboo rod
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It can be used with bamboo feel from headwaters to matching the hatch in midstream areas. It is also recommended as a spare rod for bamboo rod anglers.

The rod was created based on Naoto Shibuya's concept of what is the best rod for fishing with a long leader tippet in mountain streams.

The Glass Master 793-5NSF is a rod designed by Naoto Shibuya with the concept of "What is the best rod for fishing with long leader and tippet in mountain streams? The 793 is a standard fly fishing rod for mountain streams. The torque of the glass rod can easily handle leader systems longer than 20 feet, and the rod is balanced for fly sizes #11-23 with a 5X leader as the standard.

EUFLEX Glassmaster GM774-4 NSF


EUFLEX Glass Master GM794-5 NSF


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This is a powerful glass rod with an action set up for handling large flies and wind protection in midstream and main stream areas.

The 794-5 is a scaled-up version of the 793--5NSF and can handle long leader tippets with the same feel and feel, while the mass of the No. 4 line provides smooth loop control and a wider range of fly sizes, allowing anglers to expand their range. The 5-piece rod is compact and can be used as an expedition rod as well.