I have several Loomis rods, IMX, granted not the GLX$$$ but for my money, I am as impressed with the St. Croix Avid series. Next time you are at Kentucky Lake, swing by Kuttawa and go to the Pelican. They have the St. Croix rods there with the best prices.

If you throw tubes, pick up the AC69MLXF. I absolutely love this rod!!!