I have a great job, I get to fish any rod I want.. three months ago I was a die hard Loomis man.. nothing but! However, the last few months we have been building blanks made by Rainshadow and I am a changed man.. They look like an IMX and feel like a GL3 for 1/2 the price.. No doubt, the best rod for the money.....
As for reels, Shimano Chronarchs are the best...... no questions asked.

Thanks for letting me play...

TH www.thcustomrods.com