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That is awful. He had one of the best fishing shows ever on TV. Man, that really sucks. But this guy lived more than 99% of people ever will.

As for the OP and OQ, I like GLoomis rods a lot. I have one on my 965 Penn International. But in my experience they are a bit of an over kill for freshwater fishing.

Explain...

I don't think it's necessary to spend 200 dollars on a rod that catches fish under 10 pounds.

I don't know about that. It's the same type of fishing in shallower waters casting to Bull Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Bonefish, etc...But whatever,I'm in no position to give anyone a hard time for spending more money than they need to on fishing tackle. Take a Bass fisherman Redfish fishing and see if he can ever go back. I couldn't

I do both. I have a Ranger Z520 and a Pathfinder 2400. I enjoy both but I freshwater fish more because there are more tournaments and opportunities to win money in freshwater. Also a day fishing freshwater is a lot less work once I get off the water than a day in salt.

Having said this, I can assure you that more technology goes into bass fishing period than any other species. Yes inshore fishing, especially for redfish will be very similar in tackle, but there is no where near the volume and thus less desire for development compared to bass fishing.

Shimano bought Loomis from Gary Loomis. I think that was 5 years ago.

I just saw those recently. All instock expect for the 7-3 Ex-heavy. Mixed reviews, but most are on the good side.

Nice...Ive got the UglyStick Intercoastal with the Shimano Saros

Got a place in Decatur where i can get them and the skeet reese rods for 69.99. Its a great deal im going friday to get 6'6 med-heavy with micro guides and 7'11 heavy flipping rod.

You can spend $400 easy on a rod for Fly Fishing. Love fly fishing, regular fishing is boring for me now though.

There is nothing quite like getting a trout to eat your dry fly. I love tuna fishing, but fly fishing is addicting once you start.

Update: I went with the Duckett simply based on how much better it felt to me, plus the fact that I already have one helped. I fished with it today, paired it with an Abu Revo SX and it's sweet! I actually caught a 5.4 largemouth on a square bill crank bait on it. I fished with my FLW buddy and he talked me into a Powell rod, so I will be purchasing a Powell rod soon(he's sponsored by them and said the main difference between the Max and Endurance was mainly the graphics?)! Best part is he can get them for me at a good discount! Thanks for all of your input guys...Tight Lines!!

I can understand paying good money for gear for any type of fishing. There is nothing worse than using a cheap reel and having the drag jerk or fail.

Ahh the $ doesn't bother me when it comes to fishing gear or golf lol. I'll definitely be pairing an Edurance rod with a Revo SX! I have the same Duckett cranking rod that you mentioned and I love it, it's nice to be able to crank all day without feeling like your arm is going to fall off. Paired with the right reel and you can chunk it a mile, not to mention its insanely sensitive(you can literally watch the wobble pattern of the crankbait by just watching the end of the rod).