I disagree with fishkisser99 about sensitivity in a float rod. I have used a Loomis STR 1265 and am currently using a rainshadow 1264. With both rods I have felt chinook munching eggs before the float even moves. You won't get that with cheaper rods. Sometimes with fussy biters your float will never go down the short time your presentation is in the fishes mouth. The Loomis 1265 and rainshadow 1264 both have quite a bit of backbone but I feel you need that in order to get a good hookset. It can be the difference between landing the fish and only seeing it shake it's head a few times before you loose it. I love my rainshadow and you can have one custom built for less then the cost of the Vedder Lami.

Beezer