Collection: Fiberglass Fly Rods

Handcrafted in the USA for the soulful angler

At Merrymen Outdoors, we build fiberglass fly rods with intention—designed for those who favor feel over force, finesse over flash, and waters less traveled. Our rods are handmade in the United States with premium components, classic aesthetics, and a performance profile built specifically for small streams, intimate water, and wild trout.

Born in the Driftless—Built for Anywhere

Our fiberglass rods were inspired by the spring-fed creeks of the Driftless region of Wisconsin—where short casts, low canopies, and technical presentations define success. Whether you're fishing for native brook trout in a shaded coulee or stalking wild browns in a tight corner pocket, Merrymen fiberglass rods offer the precision, softness, and recovery speed that small-stream fly fishing demands.

Why Fiberglass?

Fiberglass is not a step backward—it's a step into something more soulful, more connected. These rods bend deep, load smoothly, and bring life to every cast. For dry flies, terrestrials, soft hackles, or even small streamers, our glass rods offer the delicate touch and forgiveness you can’t find in fast graphite tapers.

The Viroqua Series

Our flagship fiberglass offering, the Viroqua, is available in two thoughtfully engineered configurations:

• 6'9" 3wt – A feather-light wand with a white glass blank, dark nickel uplocking slide band seat, light amber agate guide, and burnt orange wraps. Perfect for ultra-technical creeks and dry fly presentations.
• 7'3" 4wt – With a bit more backbone, this green-wrapped model features a Buckeye locking seat and green agate stripping guide—ideal for slightly bigger water or breezy days on the stream.

Every Viroqua is a labor of craftsmanship, priced at $750 and built to last a lifetime. This is heirloom gear for anglers who care about where their tools come from—and what they say about the waters they were made to fish.

Key Features of Our Fiberglass Rods

• Handmade in the USA
• Premium agate stripping guides and custom reel seats
• Designed for Driftless trout streams and small-water fishing
• Perfect for dry fly anglers, tenkara converts, and fiberglass enthusiasts
• Soulful casting feel with modern fishability

Whether you're deep in the Driftless Area, chasing trout across Appalachian blue lines, or exploring high-country creeks out West, our fiberglass rods offer a unique blend of sensitivity, beauty, and performance.

Feel the difference. Fish with Merrymen.