Which Fly Combo?

[Ministers]

Hi, Im looking for a new fly combo. Both are the same price.

G Loomis GL3 Combo
(9' 5 weight, 2 piece, drake combo) - $330
Weight - ???
Warranty - ???

Or

St. Croix Avid Fly Rod Combo
(9' 5 weight, 2 piece, combo [Deschutes Reel, also comes with a Mastery GPX WF Fly Line, and backing]) - $330
Weight - 3.30 OZ.
Warranty - Limited Lifetime

I dont care which comes with more, i can always buy fly line and backing for the loomis. I need to know which rod would perform better.

Thank you!!!

BTW, I will be fishing only ponds, thats all thats around here. I will fish trout, panfish, and bass. So a 5 weight is fine all around right? That or a 6

[Brookie]

Welcome onboard the forum.

A 5wt is great for your needs. Any heavier it will not be good
for trout/panfish. And still heavy enough for bass.
I have no experience with the Avid series fly rods, but do own
a 6wt GL3. It's a decent rod, but after I tried my friend's GLX,
I didn't like my GL3 because I like a stiffer/fast action rod
instead of something with a flex to it at the tip. I get more
control when shooting line. GIve more accuracy. But GL3 is
ok. Maybe someone else can give you more info on the Avid rod.