I have two rods: a ~ 100 Scientific Angler 5wt from their combo, which I really learned to fly-fish with this last couple of years. It's been a great rod.

A few months ago I was given a G. Loomis GLX Streamdance 3wt, easily a $600+ rod. I tried my luck on the Metolius a few weeks ago with it. I suspect it will be the first of several first-class rods!

Both rods are a joy to fish with, regardless of price.

(My first rod was a $??? Browning Silaflex when I was 10; I sure wish I still had it; I remember learning to roll-cast my first flies; black gnats, naturally!)

Tight lines,
Jeff