gander didn't have that many choices believe it or not, mostly the same shimanos on combos with different rods, but i did find a few stradics and really liked them... now i remember why i don't like spinning gear, i could not find a rod in the store that suited me, i looked at the loomis and st croix, not a very big selection but i was not impressed(there were no glx loomis spinning rods), they did have 2 or 3 kistlers i liked but they were medium action and only 6' and i have pretty well decided on a mh (6'6"+) if i am going to buy a new rod... i am still looking for a rod so any one with suggestions feel free or anyone wanting to sell a glx or kistler give me a pm