Gary Howard Vs Snyder Glas

[Mr alvey]

Looking to buy a quality 1 piece 9ft estuary rod I've heard good things about Gary Howard rods such as them being very long lasting and very well built rods however I know that Snyder glas rods have been around a long time and have build up a good reputation as quality rods . Has anyone used one or both of them and could tell me which is better , I know a lot of anglers have their own preference on one or the other but I just want a good quality rod that will last a long time and can withstand all the sand, mud, dirt, fish guts and saltwater that it may and probably will come into contact with

Thanks Sam

[sehrguht]

I would be going with the gary howard, i have a couple of older ones in the shed and they have seen a fair few fish.

If you rinse it in fresh it will last.

[Dubbzy]

I have a Gary Howard club light, 9ft. It's just an awesome rod. I've caught all sorts on it and it always give a great account for its self.

[Old Scaley]

I have got a couple of Snyder Glass surf rods that have lasted without any problems for at least 10 years. They probably only get used a couple of times a year these days but the quality is good. Also had a 9 foot bream rod that I have misplaced somehow but it was a great rod for bait fishing for bream.

Not sure where they are made these days, but I guess same applies to most rods now. Pretty sure you would be happy with either brand.

[youngy]

Sam both rods are terrific, i use the Snyder 9 foot Contessa an we sell the 9 foot Gary Howard where i work and i have picked it up many times and thought what a nice rod it was.

You don't say what species you want to use it for, if you're after a specialist whiting rod i would go with the Gary Howard, if you want one for bream and whiting i would go for the Contessa "Light", cheers wayne

[Bomber watson]

I’ve got the Snyder Glass Raider BT (bent tip) would use anything else