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There are already lots of posts like this about both custom and factory rods on rod building forums I looked at already and most responses are similar but they do vary, the general consensus is that...

no nothing like that, it just seems to be a flexing/ticking sound when the rod flexes, I think it's just from it being such a flexible blank and the epoxy not being as flexible.

It seems to be the epoxy not the blank

I recently returned a defective G. Loomis panfish rod I ordered due to bubbles in the epoxy, a crooked reel seat, and a slight ticking sound when i gave the rod a shake. The new one is free from...

What does soaking the spool in warm water do? never heard that one before.

Do you really think that less than 1 ounce would even be noticeable? I know I couldn't seem to notice it when trying out the reels they had on the display handles at Cabela's but the handles were...

Thanks, starting to look like I should just grab the FL and save $30.

Want to get a high quality reel for a 5' G. Loomis IMX and have narrowed it down to either the Stradic FL or CI4+. I went to Cabela's and ofc they had the CI4+ but not the FL... I am really...

I have a G. Loomis rod that suits my needs and my reel is not long for this world I'm afraid lol, is my 3rd President and likely my last as I don't like the changes they made to the newest ones.

Thank you, my choice will either be a CI4+ or a Stradic FL, I'm going to go and check them both out before I buy if I can. The FL features a lot of substantial upgrades over the previous FK model and...

Why not be that way about everything? why not only drive economy cars and eat bland food? People generally spend more because they want more. Is the Pflueger president a bad reel? of course not, I...

I looked into the FL model however I am putting this on a 5' ultralight and the FL weighs nearly a full ounce more than the CI4+. I have not got to try the FL model but I may have to try to find one...

Title says it all, looking for the best bang for my buck in the $150-200 range. I have been using Pflueger President size 20 for the past several years but am now looking to upgrade. I am strongly...

Thank you, you have been an immense help, I have been trying to find a local place that offers either of the mentioned models with no success so I'll likely just have to pick one and order. I am...

I am also considering the St. Croix Avid rod but am on the fence about it, I hear Croix rods run a little stiff for their rating, between that and the Avid being a fast action rod i'm worried about...

That is braid and only the tip on the rod is glass, the rest of the blank is carbon and yes i'm aware of what will happen to my line if it continues, I had it happen with another rod, didn't ever...

I did not realize that the Avid came with Alconite guides, you just gave me a lot to think about. The other models by them I had looked at had stainless rings in their guides and it immediately...

It's the water I fish, it's a freestone creek and every time it rains the water rises and stirs up silt which the line picks up. However this is also when the best fishing is, large trout bite best...

This is my Ugly Stik Elite I bought in June, I'd show the tip-top which was far worse however it was replaced a month ago with a spare I had.

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I am not opposed to spending less, this is just the only rod that fits all my requirements, 5' or less, good quality blank, and high quality Fuji ceramic guides. I would love the opportunity to try a...

Thank you very much for providing the informative videos, I do like that extra ultralight by angler's republic. I did look into and consider a few of the JDM rods however I like the security and ease...

I discovered that site about a year ago and strongly considered the Trout One and the Wise Stream rods before deciding on G. Loomis. Thank you for the suggestion, it really is a great site.

When you say too soft, are we talking like glass soft? or just softer than some? does the flex start at the middle like a true moderate or does it bend deeper? I'm not really all that picky when it...

Hello all, new to the forum. I am primarily a trout fisherman but that doesn't stop me from fishing for everything, hopefully I am still welcome. I am looking to replace my ultralight rod since I...