Gotti Rods/Blanks

I would appreciate opinions by users/builders of Gatti Rods.

I have a very good friend I am thinking of building a rod for. He appreciates fine, high quality gear and things that are less common. I think he might really enjoy a Gatti. I recently got started in building rods and this would be a great excuse to start another.

How do they stack up against rods like I am more familiar with, like Sage, Winston, etc.?

What do you like and dislike about them?

Based on what I've read on their web site they seem like excellent rods, but that's based on what they say and their "philosophy". I would like to hear from actual users.

Thanks!

[This message has been edited by Ralph Tomaccio (edited 02 December 2005).]

Ralph, I have built one. A two pc. FR series 9' 4wt.........I liked the action a lot .....made into a nice rod that I found cast very well.

[This message has been edited by Smernsky (edited 14 December 2005).]

Ralph
I've built up 6 or 7 Gatti's in the last few years for myself and/or customers (the FR-TA series is my favorite). IMO, they make one of the smoothest casting blanks/rods on the market today, bar none. Brian Ahern at Gatti-USA will do everything he can to make the experience a pleasant one.