Lucky Craft Man

If your warranty claim is denied, I assume you can request your rod back (since it is in fact still your rod). At that point, what prevents you from then using the Xpediter Service? How are they able to track whether it is the same rod or not that was denied? It just blows my mind that this is the policy. Loomis will probably return it but will make you pay the shipping so now you will have paid for shipping twice. Total cost is now approaching the $50 Xpeditor fee. Is everyone getting the picture? I'm not going to bad mouth Loomis (they have always treated me fair) but it appears that everything pushes you to the Xpeditor warranty service. Even though you have to pay the return shipping plus the $50 for the Xpeditor Service, that still has to be cheaper than buying a new rod at retail. I don't mean to badmouth G Loomis either, because I love their rods and will continue to purchase and use them. I just think the policy G Loomis has on not allowing rejected warranty claims to qualify for the Xpeditor service is a little crazy. I think the lesson learned for me is that if I ever break a rod (which I hope never happens), no matter if I feel it was manufacturer defect of not, I am using the Xpeditor Service.

If your warranty claim is denied, I assume you can request your rod back (since it is in fact still your rod). At that point, what prevents you from then using the Xpediter Service? How are they able to track whether it is the same rod or not that was denied? It just blows my mind that this is the policy.

The only question I have is where is it stated that after the rod is subject to a warranty claim, it is no longer eligible for the Xpeditor Service?

They should take a little off the multi-thousands I spent on their rods (30+) and send to you for shipping. PS Are you going to be selling your other G Loomis rods anytime soon? I'll be sure to look for them in the Flea Market Section.

After hearing Stratos argument, I agree with him. I spend a lot of time on Lake Erie where my depth finder and GPS are king and without them I would be screwed, but I did spend most of my early fishing days in the shallows, without a depth finder, fishing visible cover, which is a great way to fish. Therefore, my suggestion would be on lures and equipment.

It appears to me that the Xpeditor service is the only way to go, which is still one of the best services going. I just fear that if that service goes away, what are all the faithful G Loomis Customers left with? The same treatment RoLo received? I am a big supporter of G Loomis and love their product. I just hope G Loomis supports their customer base like they (and RoLo) have supported them.

hmmm...if you could swing it, I would add $50 and get this: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat602025-cat602012&id=0036996018280a&navCount=4&podId=0036996&parentId=cat602012&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=9IS&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat602012&hasJS=true There is nothing more important than electronics. If you can't find the structure, then you can't find the fish. PS The reviews on this one are low, but the FishElite I have I can't be happier with (I have the black and white screen version).

Bantam1, You have always been very helpful and I hope I don't offend you with this comment, but that may be the dumbest policy ever. I guess the "ask no questions" in the Xpeditor Service is literal and once you ask a question, you can no longer use the service.

I am sorry to hear about your encounter, which seem to be all the more common today (in all aspects of business). These companies seem to think that there is no money in customer service (even when many business models show that this isn't true). I was afraid encounters like this would become more common when Shimano bought the company. I have nothing against Shimano, but they are a huge company and sometimes that "personal feel" can be lost. Fortunately, I have never broken a G Loomis rod yet, but if I do, I would just use the Xpeditor service (even if I think it was manufacturer defect), because I, like you, would get very upset if I was accused of misuse (I treat these rods like they are my kids). I just hope the Xpeditor service in not discontinued.

This would be a pretty good rod for that use I would think. I love the action of the SHR's and the 822 would be perfect for up here. Only reason I can't justify the GLX is I don't have anything I would call my 'go to' technique. When and if I ever do, I wanna get one.... If you get the GLX SHR822S, shakyhead would soon become your goto technique. I got this rod and it was so nice to fish shakyheads with that I fished with them a majority of the time. Anytime you are able to dedicate that much time to one technique, you soon develop a skill at that technique. Using this mentality, I bought the GLX BCFR954 and paired it with a Core 100MgFV in hopes it would force me to fish heavy mats more and develop some skill for it. My motto is "Buy it and the Skill Will Come."

This question is a no brainer. The GLX SHR822S is the best shakyhead rod around and the GLX BSR852 is the best Senko Rod around (along with the BCR893). But if you are looking one rod to do both, I would definitely get the GLX BSR852. If I can only take one spinning rod with me, it is this one. I can fish Senkos, Shakeyheads, Drop Shots, and other finesse techniques with this rod. That would be my suggestion.

That's my regular watching list (with Getting Schooled being my favorite). I also watch: Ultimate Match Fishing In-Fisherman Lindner's Angling Edge Facts of Fishing (WFN) Scott Martin Challenge Fly Fishing the World Plus Whatever Other Show is on.

This doesn't really recap anything, but here is a picture I took while walking along a stream that I was fly fishing (I just liked the pastoral qualities of it).

For any crankbait that dives deeper than 12 feet (or maybe even 10 feet), I feel you only have two good choices when it comes to G Loomis Crankbaits rods. Those two choices are the CBR847 or the CBR896DF. I have the CBR855 (very similar to the CBR845) and anything diving deeper than 10 feet is pushing it, in my opinion. I had the CBR906 and though it might be able to handle deeper diving crankbaits, the rear handle is just too short. I just purchased the CBR896DF and the rear handle is at a good length and it feels it will have the power to fish deeper diving crankbaits. Therefore, to help save you the expense and any aggravation, if you are looking for a G Loomis crankbait rod for deep diving crankbaits, I would stick to one of the two I mentioned.

The absolute best for the job you described, I would say the G Loomis GLX BSR852. This thing is unreal and can do it all. As far as the rods you listed, I am obviously partial to G Loomis, so I would say the GLX SJR783S.

I use the exact same rod for both topwater and jerkbaits (G Loomis SMR814C-CB). I like this rod, because it is moderate-fast in action, medium heavy in power, and 6'9" on length (not too long or too short). For topwater and jerkbait rods, I think most people like fast action, because of the jerks you impart on the lure, a moderate rod wouldn't give you enough rigidity to get the right action in the lure, But for treble hook lures, you want a moderate action rod so it can act as a shock absorber and not tear a hole larger in the fishes mouth. Therefore, I think the best of both worlds is a moderate-fast action rod. Disclaimer: This is just my personal preference and is not meant to bash any other opinion or rod manufacturer.

I think the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Classic C3 Casting Reel (in either 5500 pr 6500) is a very solid musky reel. They are a little more than you wanted to spend, but if you look around (i.e., eBay, retail store sales, etc.), you might get one in your range.

I switched from Comcast to Verizon Fios just to get WFN. A girl called me from Comcast to ask why I switched to Fios and I told her that Comcast didn't have WFN and Fios did. Well, this girl grew up in Minnesota and was a big muskie fisherman (or should I say fisherwoman). We ended up talking about Muskie fishing for about 10 minutes. P.S. This is my 1000th Post!!! I finally moved up in title!!!!

All my spinning reels are Pflueger Supremes (retail price is $99), which I think are a great buy at that price and they are strapped to G Loomis rods that range in retail price from $245 to $395.

I have tried the SBR812 and the SBR813 (not the GLX version) and both are very good rods, but the 812 is too light for spinnerbaits over 1/2 oz. and the 813 is too heavy for spinnerbaits under 1/2 oz. Well, I throw spinnerbaits that range from 1/4 oz. to 3/4 oz and I didn't want to have to carry 2 rods just for spinnerbaits. Therefore, I sold both rods and tried out the G Loomis MBR783 in IMX. It's a very nice rod, but just didn't feel right with spinnerbaits. Then I got the MBR783 in GLX and this thing is perfect for spinnerbaits in the weight range I specified. The GLX is slightly softer than the IMX, which seems to allow it to load just right when casting a 3/8 oz. Spinnerbait. I know is sounds strange, but there is a subtle difference between the IMX and GLX. As far as topwater goes, I used the SMR814C-CB for topwater. This rod has suited me well for topwater lures (mostly Sammies and poppers) and I haven't had a need to try anything else out, so I can't comment on the new topwater series or any other G Loomis rod for topwater applications.

I have debating on whether or not to get a Sage Bass Fly Rod and that video may have pushed me over the edge!!

I would suggest you get what you like. If the Cumara and Stradic CI4 MG is what you like in the price range you are looking for, get it. What is more important than having the lightest most sensitive rod is having a rod that you want, which will increase your enjoyment level and confidence level.

tying on a lure, palomar. If I am tying on a fly, improved clinch knot.

4 inch Senko or Shorter, Skipping, or Wacky Rigged - Spinning 5 inch Senko or Longer, Heavier Cover, or Weighted Senko - Baitcasting

Definitely more moderate than the 906, but I think it will have enough backbone. I liked the 906, but couldn't get past how short the rear handle was, so I sold it. This 896 will be it's replacement and serve the duties my 906 was for (deeper crankbaits and lipless crankbaits).