Jess, if you buy the Loomis, goto Auburn Marine and sport. If yoy buy from them you can return the rod to them and they will exchange it for FREE! no hidden cost nothing, staight across.
Heck they even exchange if you dont buy from them, but you might as well since they are the only dealer to do that.
Hey Salmontackler, I still like Salmon bay tackle the best. You have all my fly needs.