Initial Review Of G Loomis E6X

[born2fish94]

Everyone and there brother has been wondering about the new G Loomis rods. I went against my natural tendency and bought one shortly after they became available on Tackle Warehouse. This is my first ever G Loomis that I have bought. Since then I have fished with it twice on the lake using it most of the time.

 

The rod I am reviewing is the 894c 7'5" heavy jig rod, rated for 5/16oz-3/4oz

 

I bought this rod to primarily be my jig rod. I have been on the search to find one that fit my needs perfectly and trust me it has been quite a battle. This rod fits my needs absolutely perfectly so far. Living on the Coosa river chain there is no idea what I might be throwing jig wise. One minute I will be skipping a 3/8oz jig under docks and trees, the next I will be throwing a 1/2 oz to 3/4 oz to deep points and humps. I have been looking for a rod that can do all of this perfectly. So I went and did all of these things with this rod and it did it all exactly how I wanted it to. It has enough tip where you can feel those lighter jigs perfectly on the bottom but also enough power to rip fish out of cover. The sensitivity is what I would expect out of a $250 dollar rod. I had no problem picking up on the soft bites from the lethargic fish. I will admit that I am weird and like to skip docks with a 7'3" to 7'6" rod. Honestly that's the length I prefer in every technique except jerk bait fishing. The 7'5 is an awesome length and provides for awesome leverage and long casts. Durability wise I can't speak on much because I have not had it very long but it seems to be well made and had no problem boat flipping 3 1/2 pounders. Perhaps my favorite part was how well balanced the rod was. I but a shimano 200i on it and it was balance perfectly. It isn't the lightest rod I have ever felt but it is definitely not tip heavy. Compared to other rods however it is very light. So far I am very impressed with my first Loomis and think that the 893 will be my next purchase. I prefer to stay in the 150-200 dollar range for rods and from what I can see so far this is one of the best if not the best I have used in this price range. We will see how this holds up for the next month or so. If it does it will have one me over and I will purchase a few more.

 

Tight Lines,

Josh

[Goose52]

Good report - thanks & enjoy the rod !

[Darren.]

Nice review!

[F14A-B]

Nice! Sounds great thus far!

[ABW]

I wonder how it compares to the GL2

[fisherrw]

Good report!

[LittleBob]

This is good to hear, now I feel a little better about maybe ordering one for a jig rod online.

[born2fish94]

I'm not saying its the rod to end all rods, but so far i think it's quality for the price

[DocNsanE]

Nice review thanks! You said it was the best rod in the $150-200 range that you had fished. What others have you used?

[born2fish94]

I have used denali rosewoods, st. Croix rage rods, st. Croix avids. Denalis are good but this suits my needs better for what I am doing and it seems a tad bit better balanced and lighter. So far I said it seems to be up there. we will see if it holds up this next month. Its getting pre spawn time for spots and I have 3 tournaments in the next month so it will be seeing a ton of work!

[born2fish94]

Nice review thanks! You said it was the best rod in the $150-200 range that you had fished. What others have you used?

I have used ducketts also. loved em until I starting breaking them like twigs

[roadwarrior]

Thank you for the review. I'm looking forward to fishing this new G. Loomis series, too!

 

 

 

 

[Bluebasser86]

Great review! Sounds very promising! Hoping to have one in my hands sometime this week and maybe on the water with it late this week 

[Dick Lathbury]

I am looking for a loomis e6x for swim jig any suggestion on length and power/action. I prefer 7' but not sure either M - M/F or MH - F