Gettin' a new rod. Opinions???

[R19]

The MBR844C which I have also owned is great jig rod but not much for anything else in my opinion.

Just remember that Loomis tends to run about a weight stiffer than most other rods and the jig and worm rods are about a weight stiffer than that. For example a 1/4 to 3/4 Loomis is stiffer than a 1/4-3/4 shimano and a 1/4-5/8 jig and worm is about as stiff if not a little stiffer in use than a 1/4-3/4 MBR. Use the line rating to determine what you need other than the weights.

I have also been thinking about buying a G Loomis (GL3). I want the rod for one reason and one reason only...pitchin to cover. 90% of the time it will be in 10 ft of water or less. My primary bait will be a texas rig 1/4 and 5/16 or a 1/4 and 3/8 jig. I spool up 20 lb floro line in water below 60* and 20 lb Big Game mono in warmer water with that being said... in your opinion which blank will be the best for that set up.

If my memory is correct the GL3 883 blank is 7' MH (1/4 - 3/4 or mabey 1oz?) with a line rating of 12-17 lbs...all I use is 20lb line. All of my other 7 ft MH rods have a line rating up to 20 lbs in fact Lommis is the only rod I can think of that has a line rating of 12-17 on a 7' MH pitchin rod.

The GL3 844 blank 7' H (1/4 -1 oz maybe 1 1/4?) but has a line rating 12-20.

I have never owned a Heavy action rod before but looking at the line rating on Lommis that is what I need? I was going to order the rod online. I might be better off going to a store and compare the two rods before I make an order 843 or 844?

[Harley]

I have also been thinking about buying a G Loomis (GL3). I want the rod for one reason and one reason only...pitchin to cover. 90% of the time it will be in 10 ft of water or less. My primary bait will be a texas rig 1/4 and 5/16 or a 1/4 and 3/8 jig. I spool up 20 lb floro line in water below 60* and 20 lb Big Game mono in warmer water with that being said... in your opinion which blank will be the best for that set up.

If my memory is correct the GL3 883 blank is 7' MH (1/4 - 3/4 or mabey 1oz?) with a line rating of 12-17 lbs...all I use is 20lb line. All of my other 7 ft MH rods have a line rating up to 20 lbs in fact Lommis is the only rod I can think of that has a line rating of 12-17 on a 7' MH pitchin rod.

The GL3 844 blank 7' H (1/4 -1 oz maybe 1 1/4?) but has a line rating 12-20.

I have never owned a Heavy action rod before but looking at the line rating on Lommis that is what I need? I was going to order the rod online. I might be better off going to a store and compare the two rods before I make an order 843 or 844?

I would definitely recommend going to a store. I had two rods in mind when I went looking today and I walked out with a totally different one because it had a better feel. You also might want to seriously take the small jump up to the IMX. I think it's only $50 more on the 844 and $40 on the 843. It would be worth every penny. The IMX is much more sensitive than the GL series.

[zx150]

I built 2 843 IMX's and love both of them. I went from a Falcon Cara rod and the Loomis blows them away. I will be hard pressed to get anything other than a Loomis from here on out. Ryan

[fishalltime]

in my own opinion the glx mbr 844c is the best 7 foot rod made,but those shimano cumara rods sure look nice as well...........

[SmallmouthChaserGLX]

R19
If you are getting one to pitch to cover I would get the GLX 855 J and W. If you are looking at GL3 price range rods get the same rod in a mossyback series. The MBR rods are lighter than the new J and W and mossyback rods of the same power but for pitching the action of this rod is perfect. The first foot of the rod is light enough for feel and the rest just doesnt bend. You can set the biggest hook you can buy without a worry. The 20 line would be perfect for this rod (17 to 25 line rating).

If you are seriously considering buying one I would definitley go to a store with several models and compare. You should also take your rod you use now and see how it compares to these so you get exactly what you want especially if you have never owned a loomis before. I would recomend Backwaters in Somerset. They have a large selection, are very friendly and should something happen very easy to deal with to rectify the situation.

Call them at (606) 415-1249 and see if they have this model in stock before you go. If they dont they will probably order it and then you can go look at it in a week and decide then if you want it without feeling you have to buy it. They stock alot of Loomis and I highly recomend them.

[jonasseed]

Best rod for the money and is very light would be the Shimano Crucial line, alot of people buy g-loomis because of the prestige around them. G-loomis are awesome rods but at 129-169 the crucial cant be beat.......