Sorry FH5, but I DEFINITELY disagree with the "better than a GL2" statement.

I bought my first Allstar a few years ago on recommendations from this board (an 1143c) at Ted's in Lynnwood. It felt pretty good and the price and (at that time) OTC warranty seemed like a good deal. Let's just say that after breaking 3 in a row all within a week or 2 of getting them, I lost all faith in using them.

Next I bought an 1141s and same story, Snapped at the ferrule... JUST CASTING! Another replacement on that one broke within 2 weeks FISHING FOR SHAD!

Ted's stopped the OTC 'cause so many were being brought back snapped in half. Now it seems that every retail outlet is doing the same.

I own a good selection of GL2's, GL3's and Lami Certified Pro's. The Allstar Elite series IMHO, IS NOT the same caliber rod. As a side note, I've never broken any of my Loomis' or Lami's. I DO know how fragile a light action graphite rod can be and I DON'T abuse them.

I'm glad that you've had pretty good luck with your Allstars, I was hoping that they would work out the same for me, but no dice.


OK parker... time to put your 2 cents in and dispute everything I just said.