As a custom rod builder I would reccomend Rogue. I have built on Loomis, All-Star, St. Croix, Shikari(Best ever) but they are out of business now. Rogue is as good if not better than Loomis. Loomis is a good rod, but their price don't match what you get in return. Find a custom builder in your area and tell him exactly what you want and request the Rogue blank. You will be very pleasantly surprised at your finished product and it will out perform any Loomis.



Ray Rigby