benthinkin Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Ive bean using a 674 (6'7") Extra fast powell endurance. I have the chance to trade for a 855 (7'1") fast Now heres the problem. I love my powell. Ideally I would just want a longer version of it. Both rods are rated at 1/4 oz to 1 oz. That being said one is a 4 power and one is a 5. My concerns are that the loomis will be a broomstick. It will mostly be used for pitching and casting lighter timber with a 1/2 oz jig and rage craw trailer. Any reviews on the loomis or comments on the situation would be greatly appreciated. Quote
John G Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 I have looked at the BCR855 for pitching soft plastics into shoreline cover with a 3/8oz weight and up and I think it would be perfect for that but I just have never got around to buying one. If you are patient, you can find the GLX version on eBay in great condition for not much more than you will pay for a new Mossyback. Do a Google search for Loomis BCR855 and you will come up with search results that link to Tackle Tour. Bronzefly, a member and sponsor at TT, he used to post here btw, he is very knowledgable about Loomis rods, and he has a very high opinion of the BCR855 GLX. I don't believe that in his option the 855 is a broomstick. I have spoken with him about the newer GLX855 and he says that is not a broomstick. Quote
benthinkin Posted May 21, 2015 Author Posted May 21, 2015 I have looked at the BCR855 for pitching soft plastics into shoreline cover with a 3/8oz weight and up and I think it would be perfect for that but I just have never got around to buying one. If you are patient, you can find the GLX version on eBay in great condition for not much more than you will pay for a new Mossyback. Do a Google search for Loomis BCR855 and you will come up with search results that link to Tackle Tour. Bronzefly, a member and sponsor at TT, he used to post here btw, he is very knowledgable about Loomis rods, and he has a very high opinion of the BCR855 GLX. I don't believe that in his option the 855 is a broomstick. I have spoken with him about the newer GLX855 and he says that is not a broomstick. Thank you for the information. That is the exact purpose i would be using it for. I'm not concerned about price, as I will be trading. Thank You! Quote
rangerjockey Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 I owned a 854 for a while, I used it to fish scrounger heads mostly.. was a good rod. 1 Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted May 21, 2015 Super User Posted May 21, 2015 I had an 803c. Light and sensitive, excellent rod. Hootie 1 Quote
benthinkin Posted May 22, 2015 Author Posted May 22, 2015 The new ex6 is a good rod yeah. I have the opportunity to trade so my options are limitted Quote
John G Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 Between the E6X and the Mossyback, I would probably pick the one that has the best guides. If they are the same. I would pick the Mossyback cause I think it looks better. The Mossyback would be considered one of Loomis's Fiber Blend Rods. IMHO, they are nice rods. Sure, they are a little bit overpriced because of the Loomis name but but if I wanted one, I would get it. Like I said earlier, I do want one but there are other things that I want more is the only reason that I have not got one. I do have a Bronzeback top water rod and it is a fiber blend rod and I think it's a fine rod. There are other members here that have rods in the Spinnerbait Series and they are also fiber blend and the guys speak highly of those rods. Quote
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