I have owned over 10 Lamiglas rods and my favorite by far is the LHS-2 Esprit (discontinued), Have had the opportunity to fish a GL3, i think it is all based on personal preference though. This year alone i have broke 4 rods, SO i am considering switching to either Loomis or a rainshadow blank. The biggest thing i like about the Lami is that i deal with a wholesaler and get my rods replaced immediately and i am not stuck like chuck without at least one of my favorite rods. In my opinion the most versatile rod (salmon, steelhead) would have to be the certified pro line of Lami.