EricW-Gary Loomis didnt sell out to Shimano. Shimano bought into loomis it wasnt a sell out.

But you guys are right they are making there rods a little different.I had a 1025 with an offset handle and when I exchanged it it didnt have offset.If you guys would let them inspect your rod and see if it was a factory defect you wouldnt have to pay the 40 to 50 to have it replaced.The thing is a guy cant expect them to replace something that has been fished for years and wore out.That wouldnt be very good bussiness would it? As far as switching to lamiglass thats like Trading your Ford Expedition for a VW bus.

areofly-The guides are not taped they are they are put on with a rubbery adhesive tied with thread and then a thread finish over that.The double foot on the lower and the single foot on the upper is normal and they have been that way for quit some time.

[This message has been edited by Timber man (edited 07-08-2000).]