I don't have and Loomis spinning rods but do love my 2 Loomis baitcaster rods, but my buddy has a Loomis spinning rod and it feels great. For the money, Okuma reels are excellent so Ryan ekubass is right on in is post. Look into a 6'6" Loomis rod Medium to Medium/Heavy action with a fast tip rigged with an Okuma reel and you will be in business for just about anything short of flipping heavy cover.