David

My first fly rod was an 8' 3pc boo that was given to me some 41 years ago. Still have it and fish it every so often. Don't know who made it though. I also have an 8 1/2' 8wt that was a gift from a rod maker friend of mine. Nice for bass bugs, but is somewhat heavy.

But you are right about the slow steady feel of glass. Besides the one I just bought, I also have a Fenwick 7 1/2' 6wt.

Gills and bass with glass. I like the way that sounds.*S*