IM6 rods(and blanks) are a lower modulous material. What that means is that they have a slower action than higher modulous rods. The anglers blanks are nice and cast quite well. Personally i don't like lamiglass all that much. Their blanks are heavier and they have a problem with not being straight. If you go to anglers on a weekday you can check the blanks (make sure to get a straight one)and they can run over to lamiglass(they are right next door) and find the blank you need if they don't have it in stock. My advice: Give anglers workshop a call and talk to either wes of jeff k. Also i would recommend the h and h chrome quides at the minimum. You can save a few bucks going with the perfection guides but they are not quality guides. If ya have any questions feel free to ask.