My only request of steelhead anglers and it's just a request nothing more.. Buy rods made in America by american workers it really does matter..

All that said i perfer Lamiglas not because i think their rods are better but because i have had good experiences with helpful individuals who work there. I think they are a class act company.
I have had good service from Loomis as well but i think their rods tend to be more prone to breakage, let me clarify that, they don't stand up as well to serious neglect and abuse that i give my gear fishing rods. Taken care of and used properly i am sure loomis is exceptional, however i don't do that so i go with lamiglas..