Thoughts/opinions on G-Loomis rods

[Chefdave]

I have had a loomis for about 7 years, and although I have bought several good rods since it is still my favorite. I have felt hits at 25 ft deep with an 1/8 oz. weight on my texas rig without any problem. None better IMO.

[thompmd]

Thank You all for the replies. I appreciate your opinions and would also appreciate any more thoughts?

Tommy,(or anyone)
I would like to know what you think of the sr720. My question is since this rod is a "zero" power is the rod going to be a "buggy whip".

[BandT]

>Thank You all for the replies. I appreciate your opinions and
>would also appreciate any more thoughts?
>
>Tommy,(or anyone)
>I would like to know what you think of the sr720. My question
>is since this rod is a "zero" power is the rod going
>to be a "buggy whip".
>

No, it will not be a 'buggy whip', Its a mod fast (so it will flex in the upper 1/3rd of the blank)... do not confuse action with power... the power (0) simply means that it will start to flex with less wieght (in this case, 1/32oz is enough)... Action is where it flexes back.

Personally, I'd chose the SJR720 instead... its what they call a mag light (I have 2 in the boat now) with a extra fast action... so it will handle a little more weight (1/32 to 1/4) and will have less flex (so therefore more sensitive and more backbone)...

[thompmd]

bandt,
I just went and looked at their website and the rods appear to be similar and it looks like the sjr720 would work better?? I think I may be at a point where I need to put the 2 rods in my hand side by side and compare?

What do you use the sjr720 for and what type of set-up is it on?

thx,Max

[smljaw]

I own 3 and fish with 2 of them quite a bit. My favorite rod is a 6'6" MH baitcaster. I purchased it in 1987 and it has always been my favorite fishing rod. They are awesome rods... However, IMO, I think I would buy a $25 rod from Walmart for bluegill fishing.

[BandT]

>bandt,
>I just went and looked at their website and the rods appear to
>be similar and it looks like the sjr720 would work better?? I
>think I may be at a point where I need to put the 2 rods in my
>hand side by side and compare?
>
>What do you use the sjr720 for and what type of set-up is it
>on?
>
>thx,Max

My wife and I use the 720 for bluegill fishing!... primarily we use it for baby cranks... paired up with quantum energy pt-10 spinning reels and 6# test... have used them for doll flys and red-wigglers too.

the one thing about the SJR compared to the SR, is that you are more likely to find it in our local shoppes... not many carry the Loomis "panfish" models (not that they cant get them, but, well, ya'know).

[kc]

If you are looking for a G Loomis panfish rod you may seriously want to consider the SJR700S. I liked mine so well I bought a second one. It is a 5'10" mag-light GL3 blank and it is an awesome light rod. What you described is exactly how I use these rods. Small 1.5" - 2" cranks or small jigs for bluegill, bass, and crappie. Catch a 12" smallie on these rods and it is an absolute blast! I put Daiwa SSII 1500s on these rods and they are my sweet hearts. I caught a 5 lb smallie last spring on KY using an 1/8 oz curly tail and 4 lb line and I still grin from ear-to-ear when I think about that!

I also have a SJR6400S which is a shorter mag-light action rod with a tennessee handle and the SJR720 light action. Again I prefer the "mag-light" action over "light" because the rod is faster (less whippy) and the 5'10" length is better over the shorter rod. I have yet to hold another light rod that holds a candle to the SJR700S.

So many Loomis rods, so little time!

kc

[kc]

Looking back at my post I realized I made a small mistake. The SJR720 is also a "mag-light" action but comparing this rod to the SJR700S the 720 is a stiffer and slightly heavier. The SJR720 I have is a GL2 blank vs a GL3 blank for the SJR700S. Neither rod is whippy but the SJR700 just has better feel to me being slightly lighter. But you can't go wrong with either.

kc

[thompmd]

Thanks for the input. I spoke to a person yesterday ay G-Loomis about the 2 rods(sr720 and sjr720) and it sounds like the sjr720 is the one I am looking for so I called a guy at Dicks Sporting Goods yesterday and he was going to see if they had those in stock so I could compare but he never left me a message so that's where I am at. At $115(sr720) and $130(sjr720) there is not much difference either way so I am ready to go look.

What I hope is after I choose one and use it I will start swapping out my old bass rods each year(I currently have All-Star and really like them and have not had any problems....correction very few I have had a couple tips come loose)with new G-Loomis rods. My wife/family has trouble finding things to buy for X-mas each year and this would be a great thing as I would not normally spend that on myself.

Thx,Max

[kc]

You might try Bullfrog creek if you want to see the rods first. That's where I purchased mine and they usually have a good variety on hand.

Once you start on Loomis rods you can't stop. I remember when my fishing buddy bought his first one and I said I would never spend that much on a rod. The he whooped my butt jig fishing because he could feel the light bites and I couldn't. After I whined for a while he let me try that Loomis CR784 and man what a difference. I bet I have 15 of them now. I just pick up one or two each year and add to my collection. I don't have any two the same except for the SJR700s. If you do go somewhere that has selection be sure to compare that model to the SJR720 or SR720. Similar but the 700 is a tad lighter. But you won't be disappointed with either.

kc