I think the GL2's are a great all around rod, whether spinning or for drift fishing. I just purchased a new IMX Str1082 and love it. Its a great summer steelie rod, but it has enough mojo to battle chums and chrome silvers. The GL3's are unreal, but pretty pricey.

GLoomis in my opinion is king, but there are other setups out there that come close. (lamiglass) It just depends on what you are looking for...
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"I have a fair idea of what to expect from the river, and usually, because I fish it that way, the river gives me approximately what I expect of it. But sooner or later something always comes up to change the set of my ways..."
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