Quote Originally Posted by 6poundtest View Post
My biggest complaint with it would be the distance from the reel seat to the butt of the rod. It rides against my forearm, particularly when casting. My other rods are around 2" shorter in that distance and don't have this problem.
That seems to be a common problem. I have a very nice Loomis, and the only negative about it is the large rod butt. It's 6'7", and I know longer rods have to have a bigger butt to balance correctly, but it seems they could have shaved an inch or so off it. The next time Loomis calls me asking for advice, I'll be sure to tell them that.


Quote Originally Posted by 6poundtest View Post
Seems like only the most expensive ones are made in the USA.
Bingo!