Geir Hansen from Norway has had the main responsibility for the development of these rods, which is reflected in the name GWT, Geir With Team. Geir is well known for his achievements in the sport of fly casting, with several world records and gold medals in World Championships in Spey casting.
These rods are characterized by a slightly stronger tip section and a softer butt section compared to the original Nam rods. This more traditional design gives the rods a distinct action, but in a modern package. By “modern” we mean light and fast. Even though these rods bend deeply, their recovery speed is blisteringly fast, which gives them a unique feel, in our view.
The feel of a rod is always difficult to describe, so it really needs to be experienced. Whether this unique feel is a result of the rod design or the new used material is hard to say, most likely it is a combination of both.
Because these rods bend very evenly throughout the blank, they can handle a wide variety of line lengths and weights. If you want the rod to feel faster, choose a lighter line. If you prefer a deeper bend, use a shorter line with more weight in the belly or increase the total line weight. Always remember that lines that are too heavy will reduce line speed and increase strain on your body.
GWT DH 6pcs
13’4 #8/9 6pcs: We had the pleasure of fishing with the first prototype of this rod throughout the entire summer 2025. The rod was almost “perfect” from the start—the only issue was that it was closer to a 7WT than to a 8WT, but that was easy to fix. Now it has become a typical 8WT or 8/9WT rod, fast, deep and a pleasure to fight fish with. It will be difficult to choose between this and the 13’6 four-piece rod.
14’9 #9 6pcs: This was another rod we enjoyed fishing with all summer 2025. It was fascinatingly light and fast, but we decided to calm it down a bit by stiffening the top sections and softening the lower sections. The rod still responds extremely quickly, but it became clearly easier to cast and gained a noticeable catapult effect. When you hold the rod in your hand and feel its weight, it is almost unbelievable that it is 6-piece and nearly 15 feet long. Many anglers will also have the “luxury issue” to choose between this rod and the 4-piece 14’6 rod, as both cast 9/10 lines exceptionally well.
16’ # 10/11 6pcs: This is the “powerhouse” of the series. Enormous power reserves while still being very easy to cast. The strong tip section makes sink-line fishing effortless, and even though the rod bends all the way down into the cork, it will never run out of power. With such a long, powerful rod, you really feel the benefits of the latest carbon-fiber innovations from the past few years. We believe our 48-gram line will be perfect a perfect match!