Need Help From Loomis Guys - Mbr783 Or Bcr803?

[The one that got away]

I've convinced myself to pull the trigger on my first Loomis.

 

For some background, I currently have a St. Croix Avid (AVC66MF) and a Legend Elite (LEC70MHF) as my baitcasting rods.  I was looking for something to slide kind of in between the two rods, power-wise, and briefly had a new Crucial 6'8"MH rod, but was not a fan of the Crucial's split grip or the foam handles.  Sold the Crucial and an Avid spinning rod to a BR member and I've sold a few other things recently so I have a few bucks burning a hole in my Paypal account.  So it's time for a new toy. 

 

Anyway, I'm trying to decide between the MBR783 or BCR803.  I will be putting a Lew's Tournament Pro 6.4:1 on this rod.  I'd like it to be as "all purpose" as possible, basically to do everything I can do with the 7'MH but with a little less length and maybe a bit less power. 

 

The reason for a rod less than 7' is I fish from a canoe and sometimes my fishing buddy comes along.  He rides in front.  The 7' rod hasn't smacked him up the head on a hookset yet, but I've come close a couple times.  So a rod less than 7' is preferred. 

 

Any suggestions/advice would be appreciated. 

[Lucky Craft Man]

I think the GLX MBR783 is the ultimate utility rod that can perform every techniue well (with the Spinnerbait being right in it's wheel house).  If I am fishing from shore and can only take one rod with me, it is this rod.  I do have the GLX BCR803, which is a great rod, but I feel it is more tuned to plastics and bottom baits.  Good luck in your search and I am sure you will be happy with either.

[Maico1]

The MBR783 is the one that will be the all around performer in either the IMX or GLX.

[Dwight Hottle]

The MBR783 is the one that will be the all around performer in either the IMX or GLX.

 

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[Tartan34]

X3.  

 

I own the 783 IMX version and the BCR803 in the GLX.  The 783 is a much more versatile rod, while the BCR803 performs at its best (for me) on a bottom rigging application.  Both are great rods, but I think the 783 can be used in almost any application out there.  

[The one that got away]

Good enough for me, the answers were pretty much as I expected.  Just wanted to make sure I was going the right direction.  Ordered the 783 in the GLX version from BTD (25% off).  Can't wait till it gets here.  Thanks for all the responses. 

[Maico1]

Good enough for me, the answers were pretty much as I expected.  Just wanted to make sure I was going the right direction.  Ordered the 783 in the GLX version from BTD (25% off).  Can't wait till it gets here.  Thanks for all the responses.

Congrats...Enjoy your new stick.