I have fished with a 1000 Lami for over ten years, bought a 1024C GL3 Loomis. I really love the Lami, I have fished for and caught silvers, chum, chinook, steelhead, and misc. saltwater fish with it. However, Loomis just feels more sensitive, lighter, and stronger. Time will tell, but when considering new rods, I am leaning heavily towards Loomis. I would buy another 1000 for an all around rod. I don't think you can beat it for the money. I haven't broken either, yet, but hope to test the limits of the Loomis before long.