Id have to agree with Bob. I fish a home-built Sage 8 weight 9.5 foot RPL+ and when I cast my buddys GL-3 Loomis 8 weight 9.5 foot flyrod I was a bit jealous. Its got a lighter feel with about the same amount of power. It really chafed my willy when I found out how much it cost him.

Good Luck-
Fun FIshing-
Josh