I prefer glass but I have two Shimano Clarus 7'9" magnum tapers that are exceptional. Shimano bought Loomis... Same taper, lifetime guarantee but $59 on sale.

I saw them on Tackle Direct recently.

If you are digging at the bottom of the barrel, these are a great choice.


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In the legend of King Arthur, the Fisher King was a renowned angler whose errant ways caused him to be struck dumb in the presence of the sacred chalice. I am no great fisherman, and a steelhead is not the covenant of Christ, but with each of these fish I am rendered speechless.