Opinions on rod choice

[Schaefer]

I'm going to be purchasing a new spinning set up soon, I'm actualy going to BPS tomorrow and will be getting a Pflueger President. The 2 rods I am contemplating between are the St Croix Avid and the Gloomis GL2, the GL2 is a little bit cheaper but Ive never actualy picked up a GL2.

I would just like to know your opinions one these 2 rods.

[Raul]

Both are equally good being the Avid more powerful than a GL2 of the same rating however not everybody likes or finds comfortable the hump grip found in the Avid ( I 'm one of them ) while the GL2 has a straight handle all the way from the reel seat down to the butt cap.

[Guest avid]

Raul nailed it.

You definetly need to hold an avid.  The ergonomic grip seems to be preferred by folks with larger hands.

I don't have large hands, but I have two avid rods.  A little sanding on the horizontal axis to bring the hump down to a better fit is my standard operating procedure.   don't get carried away, but except for that one item of personal preference, I think the avid is a better rod.

[Raul]

One of these days I 'm going to open my very own rod company for the small hand guy Avid.  

[Cephkiller]

One of these days I 'm going to open my very own rod company for the small hand guy Avid.  

Here's what you little fellers need:

American Rodsmiths Judy Wong Signature Series Trigger Rods

American Rodsmiths Judy Wong Signature Series Trigger Rods

Not for little girls--these are serious tournament rods developed for today's lady angler. Built on patented 87 million modulus H3 Titanium® Series blanks for extreme lightweight performance and sensitivity with the strength to handle any bass in the water. Fuji® Alconite® Concept guides; Ultra Touch reel seat; extra-slim, easy-to-control Grade A Portuguese cork handles.

[FishTank]

I would go for the Avid over the Loomis GL2 but if you want to spend a couple of extra bucks take a look at the Loomis IMX.

[Diablos]

Make sure to check out the Shimano Crucial rods. I was very impressed when I finally got to handle one.

[justfishin]

Check out the Team Allstar 6'6" 8-17 line rating spinning rod. You will like it and the price is great.

[burleytog]

One of these days I 'm going to open my very own rod company for the small hand guy Avid.

Here's what you little fellers need:

American Rodsmiths Judy Wong Signature Series Trigger Rods

American Rodsmiths Judy Wong Signature Series Trigger Rods

Not for little girls--these are serious tournament rods developed for today's lady angler. Built on patented 87 million modulus H3 Titanium® Series blanks for extreme lightweight performance and sensitivity with the strength to handle any bass in the water. Fuji® Alconite® Concept guides; Ultra Touch reel seat; extra-slim, easy-to-control Grade A Portuguese cork handles.

GMTA  ;D ;D ;D

[roadwarrior]

I would go for the Avid over the Loomis GL2 but if you want to spend a couple of extra bucks take a look at the Loomis IMX.

Those are my thoughts, too.

[Bass Hammer]

I didn't think the spinning avids had the hump. :-?

[Schaefer]

Well, I got back from BPS yesterday but I didnt buy the Pflueger Pres. Instead I bought a Daiwa Procaster 100HL, which is my first baitcaster I thought id try something different. Unfortunately I have to wait till next week to make the trip to buy my St Croix Avid , which I decided on and I cant wait to try it out

Thx for the input guys