My Trout rods are Shimano Clarus. $90 and a lifetime over-the-counter warranty. Hard to beat that, and they are really nice rods too. Great action, quality components, lightweight, sensitive and well made. Like said above, Loomis tends to be overkill for Trout unless you are constantly drifting bait in a stream for big wild Browns or something similar. For most of us that just like to whack a few planters with the family a few times a year, there are lower price options.