Hey Red,good you see you around hows things in the big city
I can't speak for Loomis but I love my Shimano Triton series downrigger rod 8-1/2'
fast taper and lots of backbone,I'm sure you'll get some advice from the Loomis nuts out here
btw: ready for a cat trip
take care....Osprey

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