I have a GFF806T (without the "Bamboo Action" marking). I will have to compare the Fenwick with my Orvis Trout. I didn't think this was a slower rod when I initially cast it. In fact, compared to the original grey, greenie fenwick's, this seemed a bit stiffer and heavier. On a separate note: Scottaddict, the loop yellowline that you have in your photobucket album looks fantastic.
I also would love to have more info on the T series HMG rods. I am not sure the gff806T I have has anything in common with the Bamboo Action GFFXXXT rods.
[edit -- update after casting]
I just went out to test a 1975 orvis 806 vs the gff806T. These were significantly different. The GFF806T bent mostly in the tip section, with only a bit of flex in the butt. The Orvis flexed well past the stripping guide. I am guessing the gff806T is a bit different than the gff904T. I purchased this GFF806T due to this thread when it came up for a reasonable price. It is a fine rod, but stiffer than the 1st generation (grey blank) GFF806 . The GFF806T has a staggered ferrule and is very light (weight) compared to other brown HMG's I've tried.
WB4TJH, did you build this blank out? I'm curious how it turned out.
To feed back against my earlier comment about the fenwick streamer. The streamer special is heavier (for graphite) slower rod. Though I had a 9' version.
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