Oh Ive looked/researched both and others for months and months now. The
St Croix Avid seems to fit my wants the best. I want a light set-up both
in weight and power and 8'-9" to clear brush for the local 26 acre lake
down the road. Particularly the AVS80MLM @3.6 oz (very light) & 4-8#
line 1/16-5/16. I cant find a comparable Loomis, they have"slow" rods
but they are too whippy. Closest Id say was a STR982S 6-10#line 8'2"
but$315!!!
Thanks