Just remember a rod is like any tool....YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.......No a loomis rod wont make you a better fisherman or cause you to catch more fish....Its just a pleasure to fish with,light lots of power and very sensative. Lamiglas is a great fishing rod,and they have really good customer service.
But they still dont compare to Loomis. The GL3 you talked about getting is a great rod,and it really isnt that expensive when you consider its a life time investment. Spend the money buy the Loomis GL3 you wont be sorry.
When are you going to get that cataraft club started? Would love to get in....Jeff