WPCfishing Posted October 6, 2015 Author Posted October 6, 2015 I suppose the E6X isn't popular ........................ I've read 21 reviews online. Only 1 out of the 21 was negative, Guy broke two of them, G Loomis replaced without issue. This rod was voted best at iCast 2015..... ? 1 Quote
NJSalt Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 I have the ML E6X Dropshot rod and like it alot. Great bite detection and sensitivity, plenty of control over bigger fish, and light. Quote
Preytorien Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 I've considered buying one to pair with my Sustain. I'd like to see what people say. Following this thread.... Quote
stkbassn Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 I have the spinnerbait rod and so far it's been great. Not sure I could ask more of it! It feels great in hand and looks good too. I have a Shimano Scorpion 1000 4x4 on it and that combo is a spinnerbait machine. I wouldn't hesitate to buy more E6X models. Quote
Jaw1 Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 Been contemplating an e6x or a zodias but side by side the e6x feels like a lot heavier rod. The zodias feels good but still a toss up. Will get one or the other soon Quote
68camaro Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 I love e6x my crankbait rod, 7'1, medium with moderate fast action. Have paired up with Curado 5.4:1 reel and rarely lose fish with it. Great action. However, I never usd another dedicated crankrod to compare it with, but its great for crankbaits. Quote
UKCATSBASSER Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 I have 3 e6x rods. The mh cranking Rod which is great. Also have a 843 MBR I throw spinnerbaits, swim jigs and keitechs on. Just picked up a 6'8" spinning Rod to skip docks and swing grubs with. Haven't had a chance to spool it yet. They are great rods. Lightweight and balance well. Quote
Cgrinder Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 I mean, they're fine. Good, not great. Warranty is solid. Really hard to say no to the Zodias at the same (or slightly lower) price point. 1 Quote
Jaw1 Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 I mean, they're fine. Good, not great. Warranty is solid. Really hard to say no to the Zodias at the same (or slightly lower) price point. My feelings exactly. I don't need another rod but I sure want one. I picked up an e6x about a month ago but heading to the register I passed by the phenix rack and ended up with another phenix. If they would have had the zodias it would have made the trip home also I'm sure. 1 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted October 7, 2015 Super User Posted October 7, 2015 I got the 6'8" M spinning version and it's been my tube rod for the past month or so. Like Cgrinder said, it's a good rod, but its not great. A little heavy, but not too bad. I feel like for the money, there are a few other better options out there. 1 Quote
NJSalt Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 I agree that I think the Zodias is more rod for the money, but you are limited to Fast and X-Fast with that line.... Love my Zodias Rods though Quote
stkbassn Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 Been contemplating an e6x or a zodias but side by side the e6x feels like a lot heavier rod. The zodias feels good but still a toss up. Will get one or the other soon The Zodias does feel lighter for sure. I like those too. I am going to get the 6'8ML spinning rod for sure. That is a sweet rod. It's true the E6X isn't the best rod on the market or the best rod you can get from Loomis but it's a solid rod. I am kind of sucker for technique specific rods even though I realize that actions, power, etc can be exactly the same in a rod that isn't specifically labeled for any specific purpose. Mainly I wanted a new spinnerbait rod that was Loomis without the high price tag and I liked the looks of the rod. After reading the Tackle Tour review I was confident that it would be a good rod. I was right, it's been a great spinnerbait and jerkbait rod. It's not the lightest rod I own though. They aren't as light as other Loomis rods I've had but it's not heavy either. Very comfortable to fish with. I don't think you can wrong with either rod. There are a lot of good ones in that price range for sure! You can probably get a Zodias or Adrena for less than $199 on Ebay. I got my Adrena for $150. Quote
5fishlimit Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 The Zodias does feel lighter for sure. I like those too. I am going to get the 6'8ML spinning rod for sure. That is a sweet rod. It's true the E6X isn't the best rod on the market or the best rod you can get from Loomis but it's a solid rod. I am kind of sucker for technique specific rods even though I realize that actions, power, etc can be exactly the same in a rod that isn't specifically labeled for any specific purpose. Mainly I wanted a new spinnerbait rod that was Loomis without the high price tag and I liked the looks of the rod. After reading the Tackle Tour review I was confident that it would be a good rod. I was right, it's been a great spinnerbait and jerkbait rod. It's not the lightest rod I own though. They aren't as light as other Loomis rods I've had but it's not heavy either. Very comfortable to fish with. I don't think you can wrong with either rod. There are a lot of good ones in that price range for sure! You can probably get a Zodias or Adrena for less than $199 on Ebay. I got my Adrena for $150. Where did you get an Adrena for $150? That is a $400 rod Shimano made with Jackall! Quote
stkbassn Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 Where did you get an Adrena for $150? That is a $400 rod Shimano made with Jackall! I got it on Ebay. I picked up the 7'H Swimbait rod. It's a sweet little rod and super versatile. Put a few on your watch list and swoop in at the last second. Mine ended at 153. I was surprised that I got it that cheap too. Looks like it's not uncommon to get them under 200. Quote
poisonokie Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 I mean, they're fine. Good, not great. Warranty is solid. Really hard to say no to the Zodias at the same (or slightly lower) price point. That warranty is what you're paying for. They're just okay. The guides aren't anything special whatsoever. For that kind of cash one could do much better. Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 8, 2015 Author Posted October 8, 2015 That warranty is what you're paying for. They're just okay. The guides aren't anything special whatsoever. For that kind of cash one could do much better. From what I've seen and held it seems the lighter action rods are far better balanced than the heavy. 1 Quote
Cgrinder Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 That warranty is what you're paying for. They're just okay. The guides aren't anything special whatsoever. For that kind of cash one could do much better. The guides are a bit disappointing. I'd still look at the E6x rods if I had to buy a crankbait rod and was not allowed to purchase an Orochi XX. On that note, everyone go buy a Flat Side Special. Trust me, you need one. Maybe two. Quote
bunkerbstr Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 I bought the 894C E6X about 3 months ago. Use it for jigs and c-rig fishing. As you would expect it's not as crisp as their IMX or GLX line but overall it's a decent rod. Like others have mentioned, it's a bit heavier than Loomis' other offerings but I suppose we should expect that. No issues with the rod at all, guides seem alright, cork is typical Loomis quality and balances well with 200 Chronarch. Would I buy another one? Yes. Quote
Preytorien Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 On 10/6/2015 at 10:35 AM, Jaw1 said: Been contemplating an e6x or a zodias but side by side the e6x feels like a lot heavier rod. The zodias feels good but still a toss up. Will get one or the other soon I have a Zodias and it's one of the best rods I've ever used. It just feels really good. The reel seat is the most comfortable I've ever used. Quote
k3bass Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 I'd like to see what the reviews would be like if this exact same rod was made by a different company. 3 Quote
curtis9 Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 I have 2 I bought on sale at cabelas right when they came out, mbr843 and a 852s. They are decent rods, but I think there are better rods out there on this price range. Of the 2 I like the 843 better. It balances better and is a good spinnerbait rod. The 852 is pretty tip heavy, and I've yet to find a great use for the rod. Quote
poisonokie Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 They do look nice, I must say. Almost looks like an MS-X blank. Pretty much a Shimano Tatula, I imagine. Maybe with a little Zillion thrown in. I'd definitely take a Zodias over an E6X any ol' day of the week. Quote
Preytorien Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 I've used many other Shimanos, a few St. Croix,, some Fenwick spinning rods, a couple BPS brands (great rods for the money), used one All-Star, and some nice Berkeleys. Of the ones I've never tried, G. Loomis IS one of the brands, so I can't compare them side to side. But as for a thumb up for the sensitivity, quality, and comfort of a rod, the Zodias is the best I've had in my hands thus far. Quote
Batson Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Question for you guys.. This is a very interesting forum.. From what I can tell, everyone is basically saying this: They would rather go with a Zodias because it looks better, rather than a E6X? Gloomis E6X is made in the USA: Does this matter to anyone? Shimano Zodias is made over seas: Does this matter to anyone? Also you guys are aware that Gloomis is owned by Shimano right? Just trying to get a feel from everyone. Both rods IMO are great feeling, but one is definitely a "american made look" and one is a "JDM look". Quote
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