Timber,

I used to be a Loomis only guy until thier quality went to hell. I sold almost all my Loomis rods and replaced them with Allstar. I do have 2 Loomis GL2 Salmon rods left, I will keep those until the fail, then they are getting replaced with Allstar rods. I currently own 13 Allstars.

Ive turned a few guys on to Allstar rods. My roomate has a couple. He has a Loomis 1143 and an Allstar 1143, Guess which one he fishes with most?? The Allstar.

The reason I use them is the cost factor. I can buy 2 Allstars for the price of one Loomis. Ive only ever had one break and that was just the top 6"s. Allstar replaced it for $15.00 shipping, That was it.

I have nothing against Loomis rods, except for the fact that the prices have gone up as the quality has gone down.

I also have a couple Rainshadow rods built by TH custom rods. I plan on getting a couple more for my own personal use.

It really doesnt matter what brand of rod you use as long as you like the rod and it works well with your style of fishing.