BasshunterJGH Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Looking to buy an all-purpose jig/worm rod. 7-7 ft 3 in. Which of these is the lightest and most sensitive? I will be using it for senkos, swim jigs and football jigs mostly. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted July 28, 2014 Super User Posted July 28, 2014 Champion>Avid>GL2, in sensitivity. The Champion and Avid are very similar in terms of weight, the GL2 is a brick. There's other rods in those price ranges that are lighter and more sensitive, but the Champion is the best all-around out of those three. Granted, it costs the most by a pretty good margin as well. 2 Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted July 28, 2014 Super User Posted July 28, 2014 I choose Avid. Period , I have 2 gl2 a 7'5" heavy and a 7' 1" MH.... I got both these both @ 65% less than retail.... I would never pay even close to retail for them, why? The Avid is a very good rod, now SCIII in Mexico? It just doesn't feel anywhere close to USA SCIII, the gl2 is just not a 200$ rod! Can't speak to Dobyns... Quote
BasshunterJGH Posted July 28, 2014 Author Posted July 28, 2014 Any votes for gl2? For some reason I really want to try g loomis. How about the mossyback or bronze back? They're not out of my price range. I am considering dobyns. They're definitely quality rods. Quote
BasshunterJGH Posted July 28, 2014 Author Posted July 28, 2014 The rod will be paired with a shimano chronarch or daiwa tatula type r Quote
thehooligan Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Champion>Avid>GL2, in sensitivity. The Champion and Avid are very similar in terms of weight, the GL2 is a brick. There's other rods in those price ranges that are lighter and more sensitive, but the Champion is the best all-around out of those three. Granted, it costs the most by a pretty good margin as well. x2 Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted July 28, 2014 Super User Posted July 28, 2014 Well I used loomis CBR x 2 in 99 and 2000, Alconites, outstanding rods ! I used them 10 years and got about 60% of my money back... It's just a considerable diffrence between the JWR and other blends by Loomis, a lot has changed since Shimano bought Loomis, there really are a lot of choices. If you like, get the loomis and give it a whirl... I like mine ok, at the price I gave, only you can be sure, you maybe pleasantly surprised! Good luck! It can be daunting on the Rod selection, no doubt. Quote
Cgrinder Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 What sort of price range are you looking for? If you're actually going to drop $260 on a Champion, you can do better for a worm/jig rod. I think all the rods you have listed are sort of average sensitivity-wise. Not bad, but not great. I would throw the 13 *** into the mix as well. Ideally, I'd say call Valley Sports and see what sort of price you can get on a DX743/4. Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted July 28, 2014 Super User Posted July 28, 2014 Any votes for gl2? For some reason I really want to try g loomis. How about the mossyback or bronze back? They're not out of my price range. I am considering dobyns. They're definitely quality rods. The mossyback is a good rod.I have one and like it just fine. One that hasn't been mentioned is one of my absolute favorites. The GL3. I have 3 GLX's, an NRX, an IMX, mossyback, spinnerbait rod, and 3 GL3's. Nearly every trip what goes with me is 2 GLX's, and 2 GL3'S. My NRX and Core 100mg7 stays in the rack most of the time...and before anyone asks, no you can't have it...lol. Hootie Quote
Super User RoLo Posted July 28, 2014 Super User Posted July 28, 2014 In my opinion, the GL2 is out, but it's a dead heat between Champion and Avid. Move up to St Croix Legend Tournament and we've got a clear winner (only $10 more than Champion 7' 3") Roger 2 Quote
Arv Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Champion>Avid>GL2, in sensitivity. The Champion and Avid are very similar in terms of weight, the GL2 is a brick. There's other rods in those price ranges that are lighter and more sensitive, but the Champion is the best all-around out of those three. Granted, it costs the most by a pretty good margin as well. x3 Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted July 28, 2014 Super User Posted July 28, 2014 LMB KING just reminded me of Kistlers, now Gary Loomis is making rod blanks and the KLX is well liked, in fact, I need to see if they are caught up on stock, I been meaning to order one! The man, not G. Loomis Quote
LMB KING Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 LMB KING just reminded me of Kistlers, now Gary Loomis is making rod blanks and the KLX is well liked, in fact, I need to see if they are caught up on stock, I been meaning to order one! The man, not G. Loomis He doesn't care about Gary loomis making rods for Kistlers lol. Plus i dont see Kistlers being one of his options. irrelevant. Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted July 28, 2014 Super User Posted July 28, 2014 He doesn't care about Gary loomis making rods for Kistlers lol. Plus i dont see Kistlers being one of his options. irrelevant. Why Don't you let him decide if it's irrevelant. I couldn't care less about you're opinion ! Quote
Smallmouth Hunter Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 G.Loomis GL2Just out curiosity, why do you put the gl2 over the avid and champ? Quote
Super User MCS Posted July 28, 2014 Super User Posted July 28, 2014 Champion>Avid>GL2, in sensitivity. The Champion and Avid are very similar in terms of weight, the GL2 is a brick. There's other rods in those price ranges that are lighter and more sensitive, but the Champion is the best all-around out of those three. Granted, it costs the most by a pretty good margin as well. X4 or 5 ^^good post I will add in my comparison, owning and fishing the champ versus handling a friends avid with reel mounted. The champion balances better. In my experience St. Croix run more tip heavy (even the LTB) than Dobyns and it only has been handling St. Croix enough of an experience to not consider them ever. I will also add that you can find Champions closer to the price of the other two if you look around. As far as loomis goes, I have yet to really hold one with a reel mounted and respect the reputation it has made. I would probably go IMX instead of GL2 if you went that route. Look for the older IMX you could find them at GL2 prices a few months ago. Quote
LMB KING Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Just out curiosity, why do you put the gl2 over the avid and champ? Its just my preference. Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted July 28, 2014 Super User Posted July 28, 2014 Stop getting your feeling hurt. The man wants to know which of g.loomis, dobyns or st. croix would be good for his fishing. I dont see Kistler here. Read all the posts, several post have suggested other rods as well, I didn't get my feelings hurt, I have none... Just offering other good alternatives, That's all... It's not all Black And White. 1 Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted July 28, 2014 Super User Posted July 28, 2014 Its just my preference. Based on what? Have you actually used any of these rods? 1 Quote
LMB KING Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Based on what? Have you actually used any of these rods? If you pay attention to my other posts you will see that i have used them. I also know that you want me to say why its my preference so all of you can start an argument so all I am going to say is that its just my preference. Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted July 28, 2014 Super User Posted July 28, 2014 Don't get mad too easily. Take a deep breath. No need to insult people like saying " I could care less about your opinion". Humm, I recall you stating FIRST, my post on just a simple referral as IRREVELANT seems you're a bit confused on who insulted who, what, where, and when... So quote me.... I won't respond back... You may have the last word. I will not highjack the OP's thread on Rods choice, most of us here simply try to assist other folks. Quote
LMB KING Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Humm, I recall you stating FIRST, my post on just a simple referral as IRREVELANT seems you're a bit confused on who insulted who, what, where, and when... So quote me.... I won't respond back... You may have the last word. I will not highjack the OP's thread on Rods choice, most of us here simply try to assist other folks. your feelings are soft. You need to calm down and not be a crybaby. Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted July 28, 2014 Super User Posted July 28, 2014 your feelings are soft. You need to calm down and not be a crybaby. I lied, as stated before I couldn't care less on You're opinion. Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted July 28, 2014 Super User Posted July 28, 2014 Alonerankin2, just let it go. He's not going to quit. Can't help it....lol. Hootie 1 Quote
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