lamiglass titanium vs. gl3. loomis

[BUBBA911]

Has anyone fished with the titanium series rods from lamiglass. I have been a loomis fan but these rods look good, especially the 9'2" 6-15# rod for steelies... any one have any thoughts about this. thanks bubba

[finclipped]

Bubba, the titanium Lamiglas is hands down a more sensitive rod. I have used both and they both catch fish, but the titanium will amplify the vibrations which gives it more feel. But Die hard Loomis guys will stay with their G's. The two rods I used were 8'6", so I have not used the specific one your talking about.

[BUBBA911]

Finclipped, thanks for the input! I looked at this rod as the sportsman show and I liked the way it felt.. have not purchased a present for myslef in a while.. I have the itch to spend money!! thanks again..

[BUBBA911]

Finclipped, thanks for the input! I looked at this rod as the sportsman show and I liked the way it felt.. have not purchased a present for myslef in a while.. I have the itch to spend money!! thanks again..

[dawhunt]

After I fished with the titanum rod 8-12# ,I sold my IMX love my Lamiglass.I also have the one piece Esprit rod 8-17# 8', its awesome there both great.
Bob

[ 02-25-2002, 02:23 PM: Message edited by: dawhunt ]

[Jennie@ifish]

Hi Bob!
Hey, off topic but the e mail you sent, I can't reply to! I tried to send it back, but you still have your old addie listed.
Jen

[OregonBankie]

Started with a Lamiglas 1306 Medium many years ago, moved up to a GL2 STR1025 (a little stiff for steelhead), and now use the Lamiglas Titanium 8-6ML. The Ti is more sensitive and lighter, and you can definitely feel more of the bottom! It works great on steelhead and cohos.

I'm next going to get the Titanium H for chinook fishing. It will replace my Lamiglas Kenai Special, which has been an awesome rod for chinook drift fishing - spring and fall, Oregon and Alaska.

If you're looking for more sensitivity, and which drift fisherman isn't, GLoomis has it, but I think Titanium has more of it.

Be prepared to spend $$$. Prices have dropped from about $500 to about $350 this year, evidently because the titanium costs less. This year, the Ti is 100% pure versus about 98% with the first batch of rods. The newer Ti rods also have more guides which are spaced closer to the blank.

I bought my Ti at Outdoor Emporium in Seattle. They were willing to bargin, and I got a good deal. Lamigals was selling them on the Sportsmen's show floor in Portland for about $350. Titaniums are hard to find. I suggest asking Lamiglas where they are on display. Or give Mike Wardian of Lamiglas a call -- he knows all about them.

[willametteriveroutlaw]

How about the new esprit rods? I am seriously considering getting a couple and was wondering how they stack up to a gl3?