G. Loomis Introduces New E6X Rod Series

[bait__Monkey]

More toys for my boys!

[travis23]

I went to my local tackle shop today and they had a couple of the prototypes. I'm not sure how much of a change they made from these, but I'm certain the blank is probably the same as the model coming out. I will say I have never owned a Gloomis. Anyways they look nice, but it felt very tip heavy. I'm sure this would level out with a reel on it, but it did feel a little heavy compared to other rods of theirs I have held. They would definitely match up to the new JDM zillion 9:1 too!! This was a smart move on their part as I think this is the most important price point for a company to target.

[F14A-B]

I went to my local tackle shop today and they had a couple of the prototypes. I'm not sure how much of a change they made from these, but I'm certain the blank is probably the same as the model coming out. I will say I have never owned a Gloomis. Anyways they look nice, but it felt very tip heavy. I'm sure this would level out with a reel on it, but it did feel a little heavy compared to other rods of theirs I have held. They would definitely match up to the new JDM zillion 9:1 too!! This was a smart move on their part as I think this is the most important price point for a company to target.

Do you recall which exact rod you got to see, touch, feel?

[travis23]

It was a 7'1 MH

[roadwarrior]

I have one on order that should arrive in a week or so. I will post my review

soon after fishing the rod on a few outings.This is the rod: 

 

E6X 843C CBR -- A 7’ one-piece rod designed to throw small to medium-sized crankbaits. It’s a great choice for square bills and will handle big bass, yet it's light enough to fish all day long with minimal fatigue, providing maximum accuracy and control. E6X technology allow us to make it soft enough for the bass to engulf the bait with plenty of reserve power to bring that fish-of-a-lifetime to your boat!

 

 

 

 

[Suspendingjerk]

Alright.

I think I'm gonna get one of the spinning rods.

Torn between the 6'8 medium EF jig and worm, and the 6'6 medium F spin jig.

Wondering which one will be more versatile.

[lmbfisherman]

Alright.

I think I'm gonna get one of the spinning rods.

Torn between the 6'8 medium EF jig and worm, and the 6'6 medium F spin jig.

Wondering which one will be more versatile.

Just going by my Loomis experience I'd go with the XF version. Especially if you are using jigs that need some backbone on it.

[Suspendingjerk]

To be honest I probably won't be jigging with the rod. But I will be throwing lighter Trigged and weightless plastics.

[pigeonlake]

was just at the toronto fishing show and had one in my hand.  Nice rod.  But sorry not sure at the price point i would chose it over the avid x.  The new megabass crank was there aswell and looks awesome

[F14A-B]

was just at the toronto fishing show and had one in my hand. Nice rod. But sorry not sure at the price point i would chose it over the avid x. The new megabass crank was there aswell and looks awesome

Did you handle a spinning or baitcast rod?

How was balance, guides, etc?

[pigeonlake]

I picked up the spiniing rod.  balance and guides were both nice.  I thought the rod looked really cool aswell.  Ijust think the avid x is lighter and 40 bucks cheaper

[curtis9]

I picked up the spiniing rod. balance and guides were both nice. I thought the rod looked really cool aswell. Ijust think the avid x is lighter and 40 bucks cheaper

I assume those are Canadian prices. I thought the avid x was 200 and the new loomis was 180

[F14A-B]

I picked up the spiniing rod. balance and guides were both nice. I thought the rod looked really cool aswell. Ijust think the avid x is lighter and 40 bucks cheaper

Thank you!

[lmbfisherman]

I assume those are Canadian prices. I thought the avid x was 200 and the new loomis was 180

You're right on.  Arbitrarily high up here for no good reason. 

[Suspendingjerk]

Just going by my Loomis experience I'd go with the XF version. Especially if you are using jigs that need some backbone on it.

So you think I will be fine with the fast if I'm not using it for jigs?

[lmbfisherman]

So you think I will be fine with the fast if I'm not using it for jigs?

Yes, shouldn't be an issue.  You'd have no problems probably with finesse jigs on a M/F too. 

[Suspendingjerk]

Yes, shouldn't be an issue.  You'd have no problems probably with finesse jigs on a M/F too.

Awesome. Thanks man.

This will be the most I've spent on a rod and wanted to get that straight.

[lmbfisherman]

Awesome. Thanks man.

This will be the most I've spent on a rod and wanted to get that straight.

Before you make a decision though I'd still get one in hand.  I am just going by my experience with Loomis power/actions that I have.  So you still should base your decision on feel.  I would never buy a rod without holding it.

[Suspendingjerk]

I've handled a few Loomis rods at my local shop. They felt a little lighter than their rating. Could just be me though.

[lmbfisherman]

I've handled a few Loomis rods at my local shop. They felt a little lighter than their rating. Could just be me though.

What rods do you use now?  Compared to a Abu Garcia and St. Croix's I owned, they do feel lighter.  To me "personal preference" this is the power/action I feel is what they should be.  That is why I usually buy these rods the most.  Trust me though, they may feel lighter/wimpy, but they have the backbone to handle the situations you ask of them.

[Suspendingjerk]

I have a couple veritas. 2.0 I believe. And a couple lower end daiwas.

The veritas if anything feel under their ratings and the daiwas feel just right.

That is to ME at least.

[lmbfisherman]

I have a couple veritas. 2.0 I believe. And a couple lower end daiwas.

The veritas if anything feel under their ratings and the daiwas feel just right.

That is to ME at least.

Daiwa lower ends which I have experience with would definitely be stiffer.  If that is what you prefer you might favor the XF rod more. 

[EvanT123]

I have a couple veritas. 2.0 I believe. And a couple lower end daiwas.

The veritas if anything feel under their ratings and the daiwas feel just right.

That is to ME at least.

I've handled my fair share of veritas, own a loomis imx and a lower end daiwa Procyon. A medium heavy veritas in my opinion is much heavier not in weight but back bone than a 3 power loomis. My medium daiwa feels about the same as the 3 power loomis. They both share the same lure rating 1/4-3/4 and closing my eyes I would be hard pressed to tell the difference. I love the Procyon. If you were looking for a nice spinning rod I would look for a sjr782/842 and if you felt you needed more power a sjr783/843. I like to fish light so I would go for 782 and I think you would have no problem getting a hookset with that rod.

[Suspendingjerk]

I've handled my fair share of veritas, own a loomis imx and a lower end daiwa Procyon. A medium heavy veritas in my opinion is much heavier not in weight but back bone than a 3 power loomis. My medium daiwa feels about the same as the 3 power loomis. They both share the same lure rating 1/4-3/4 and closing my eyes I would be hard pressed to tell the difference. I love the Procyon. If you were looking for a nice spinning rod I would look for a sjr782/842 and if you felt you needed more power a sjr783/843. I like to fish light so I would go for 782 and I think you would have no problem getting a hookset with that rod.

Thanks for the suggestion!

I checked them out and I might just go for the 782

[roadwarrior]

Well, I am looking forward to member reviews after we have a few "in hand".

My guess is that the rods will be comparable to the prior generation of IMX,

but perhaps a little lighter.