I tend to agree with Bob D, GLoomis is the premier rod with Lamiglas a close second, one thing though that I have experienced is that if you break one I like Lamiglas service better, most times when I bring a rod back to them they can replace it right then if not all I've been charged for is shipping on the other hand GLoomis always seem to have to build a new half and the 2 rods I have returned cost me about $35 apiece and took about 3 weeks to get back, thats my only complaint. hope this help, good fishing