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Rod Poll Name your go to Brand (one only) so we can make it accurate if you pick more than one you cant be counted in the poll.

Pick your go to brand is it G. Loomis, Lamiglass, Kistler, Dobyns, Fetha Styx, Carrot stix, ST. Croix, Shimano, Abu garcia, Fenwick, Irods, Cast away, Okuma, Duckett, Airrus, All star, American Rodsmith, Berkley, Diawa, Falcon, Powell, Phenix, Quantum, Temple Fork, Wright & Mcgill.

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Andy Smith on March 2, 2011 at 6:54pm

LAMIGLAS!!!!!!

Permalink Reply by Pat on March 2, 2011 at 7:24pm

loomis

Permalink Reply by kzoo on March 2, 2011 at 7:37pm

st croix

Permalink Reply by John Mark Minica on March 2, 2011 at 7:44pm

St Croix

Permalink Reply by Aaron Christel on March 2, 2011 at 7:49pm

Not Eagle Claw?

Pat said:

loomis

Permalink Reply by Justin O'Keefe on March 2, 2011 at 8:39pm

Lamiglas, for bass and steelheading. If money weren't an issue.... Well!!!

Permalink Reply by Kevin Jones on March 2, 2011 at 9:00pm

Dobyns

Permalink Reply by Marc Marcantonio on March 2, 2011 at 9:03pm

Lamiglas!

Yes, I am sponsored, but it was me that sought them out more than 13 years ago because they provide something none of the others provide. I fish for just about everything that swims, so I need rod models that range from fly rods to halibut. I have quality Lamiglas rod models for all. Sure the other rod manufacturers make some good sticks, but none of them make the variety and choices within varieties that Lamiglas makes. This past year I even caught 9+ foot sturgeon on Lamiglas rods...I haven't seen any other brand mentioned that can handle that.

Dez, you bailed too soon on Lamiglas; first of all the XMG rods are still being made but the models are names you just didn't recognize, like their Indian River series. Secondly you are really going to be sorry when the new series come out. New blank materials, and some new tapers and actions. Don't bother asking when they will be available because I don't know yet. This is new stuff, and Lamiglas isn't going to rush it out onto the market until they have the designs we want.

I'm still trying to work my way through their current line-up but do enjoy testing new technology, and helping with the design when I can.

Be sure to check out the upcoming Bass Angler's Magazine; I have a pictorial article of a tour through the Lamiglas Factory in Woodland, showing step by step how they manufacture their rods from graphite cloth to the finished rod.

ciao,
Marc Marcantonio

Permalink Reply by mike s swearngin on March 2, 2011 at 10:03pm