I broke my 1025C IMX after 10+ years. It is the only Loomis rod that I have ever broken and I have a feeling that it may have been my fault and was putting too much pressure on it. I sent the rod back and asked to keep the butt section. Mine has a different reel seat than the new rods and I like mine better. They only replaced the top section for me and I got it back in no time. Outstanding customer service!

I think STR 1025C IMX is the best made rod ever. If I had to choose only one rod to fish for the rest of my life that would be it. I have many many other rods from short to long bunch of other Loomis and Lamis but I keep going back to my 1025. The sensitivity is amazing yet a powerful and a very light rod. You can fish all day without getting tired. It was worth every penny. I should buy another one just in case