I would have to back up big Bob D and put a vote in for the GL3 1263c, 8-12#. I've been using this rod for 5 years and it's adaptability to all forms of float fishing and bottom bouncing in different rivers is awesome. Not to mention you can play anthing from a small 6lb summer steelhead to a 39# Fraser King and not feel over or undermatched. The only draw back is since it's a baitcaster, light presentations with a float can be a little tough to throw out there, unlike a spinning setup. The long size of the rod can also be a pain in the ass with overhanging trees and brush.

The only thing I noticed about Loomis rods that I don't like is that it seems the ceramic eyelet inserts pop out real easy and the reel seats have a bad habbit of developing hairline cracks around the bottom where the reel slips in. Lamiglass has beefy reel seats that can take a beating!

I'm sure though that alot of my Loomis problems are do to my rough fishing style on rods, just ask Bob D