Been a loyal Loomis user since the IM6. We recently fished with the new series 1104C, 1165C and 1262C for a few days. I'm sorry to say, compared to the Lamiglas SI, St. Croix Legend and Fetha' Styx Homewater rods these new rods are heavy and slow The 1262 is very tip heavy compared to other rods of the same type. For the high price you would expect a much better product. It seems as though innovation and fishabilty went out the door with Gary.