Why r all other rods always compared to a loomis                        

Most consider Loomis the standard for other to compare to.

I'm pretty sure that was a rhetorical question, hence the  

this is a true story

i have gone round and round with a few people on this site over rods and reels

when most ask for hints or tips some will say spend lots

i have used mid level rods and reels my whole life i bought 1 loomis imx

sold all my other rods and reels bought more i have 2 loomis imx's had a avid

g blank and a arruis

cheaper stuff works but i have caught more and bigger fish with my upper end stuff

i say its because of the better equiment that i did better and strongly think more money means better

its like everything else in life

Speaking of which, I noticed from a flea market post that you're in possession of said Airrus Ultra XT.  How do you think that thing compares to your IMX's?  The Airrus rods just seem completely ingenious in design.  With the warranty, the quality, and the price these things just sound unbelievable!

What's your take on it (especially that reel seat) ?