Here's my theory on Loomis rods. The only reason I would want a Loomis rod would be GLX for fishing worms, or finnesse of some type. Other than that, I really don't like the action of Loomis rods, and there are stronger rods out there that are more cost effective. I don't want to pay a bunch of money for a Loomis jerkbait rod, where sensitivity isn't really needed. IMO there's no point in buying a GL2 because there are other companies that make better rods than GL2 Loomises, and for less money. Lots of people (Brian #2) disagree with me and fish Loomis anyway just because it's Loomis, but it's like paying the extra $20 for the Nike name. And, as a direct contradiction to Kelly's post, I do indeed like Castaway rods... I haven't had a problem with workmanship or anything like that, and I think they make a great rod.
-Brian