I bought a GL3 1143 back in 01. loved the rod... how ever it has been the biggest POS rod I've ever paid for. with in 4 months of purchase every eye on the tip section had fallen out. same rod has been back to the Loomis plant for same issue.

the blank is great, the components on the blank are cheap. this was the most expensive rod I've bought and the greatest headache!

I don't plan on ever purchasing another Loomis ever again.
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