I recieved an Allstar Elite ESH1083-2. Its 9' rated for 6 to 10 lb line, Basically the same as a Loomis 1082, But for 1/2 the price. The rod looks good and fishes better. I took it on a short little jaunt to the river last night. This rods is a pleasure to fish with. Ive been using a Loomis 1082 IMX for most of the summer. The Allstar is every bit as sensitive as the Loomis.
Check out an Allstar rod, You wont be disappointed.

WR, those are excellant rods. Glad you got one too. The one I bought from 'Fly is the 4 lb. to 10 lb. line rated 10.5' spinning, for float fishing steelhead in wider rivers. The modulous rating in the All-Star Elite series rods are between the Loomis GL3 and IMX's. They were designed for salmon and steelhead fishing by a former Loomis rod engineer. Yet they cost only a little more than half of the GL3's. One of the great values in tackle these days; along with their Vision hooks and swivels. Likely Joe will see this thread and let you know where you can get them at some stores. He posted about an upcoming website for them, where you can buy them also I think. ...

BTW Paul, "No nookie like chinookie"? Hmmm, either I don't know how to enjoy the chinookie enough, or you .........

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RT
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