Lamiglas North X Northwest Guides Choice: Product Review

Lamiglas Guides Choice: North X Northwest   (photos not included yet)

This is my trout rod. It has ultra light action and is very flexible. I got it for $75. I went for the 5’6 length.

There are few things that i require in a trout rod. One: It needs to be ultralight. Sometimes this depends on the size of fish you are catching, but i’ve landed countless 20 inch triploids on this rod and it didn’t break. The light action provides a sensitive feel that makes a small fish seem like a big fish.

Two: Durability. So far, i’ve had this rod for a year and a half and it has held up great. Granted, your rods shelf life depends on how well you treat your gear. The guide holes are connected to the shaft by one V shaped metal reinforcement. These can bend easily, so you have to be careful when storing and transporting it. Another reinforcement could be added to the top of each guide hole, but that would add more weight to the rod. I would rather be careful with my gear and have a lighter weight rod than having more weight added onto it.

Three: Getting your money’s worth. The Guides choice is a medium priced rod. What is the difference between a $25 rod and a $75 rod? The answer is quality. My buddy has a graphite Shimano Stimuli that he has always been satisfied with. It is the same length as my Lamiglas and is also ultralight. He got it for $25 at Big 5. Side by side, my rod looks more thin at the base above the top part of the cork handle. Our rods are both made for 2 to 6 pound test, but the Lamiglas has a smaller circumfrence. I appreciate this becasue my rod is less heavy than the Shimano and still has that same weight capabilities. Don’t get me wrong, Shimano is a very respectable name. All their gear is of great quality.

Four: Flexability. I like flexible trout rods because you can feel the fish fight and you can cast further. The North X Northwest Guides Choice is the floppiest rod i’ve ever used.  When using this rod you can feel every nibble which helps you catch more fish. When your catching smaller fish, flexibility adds to the fun!

I also appreciate that this rod was made locally in Washington state. So, for all you Washington anglers who want to support local companies, this should be the rod for you. Great rod for the price with little or no problems. I love my rod. It was truely money well spent. I haven’t seen this rod in stores for a while, so if you happen to find one, snatch it up, you won’t be dissapointed.

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