Loomis GL2 804C JWR - $129

[E. Guido Soda]

The only GL I currently own is the "value" Loomis, the E6X - 783C MBR 6'8", MH/EF jig/worm casting rod.  And it is a _decent_ rod, but not at all worth the $189 I paid for it; slightly dull, fast enough, but just not very sensitive - I get as much if not more feedback on structure/bumps/strikes from my $99 Duckett Ghost. A local shop is selling their stock of the 6'8" GL2 804C JWR's (H/EF) for $129.  I plan to use it for it's intended use - jigs and worms, but also the occasional swimbait.  What say you on the $129 tag?  I am inclined to buy it because of the price point, but the rood just feels and looks beefy, for lack of a better term.  Seems sturdy, well-constructed, and the ergonomics are fantastic.  I don't know....maybe it was Utah.  Whatcha got?

EGS

[carlm01]

I own several gl2 s and the 804c  It's a great rod and at that price is a steal ....Don't know why people give them a bad rap.. 

[DaleGribble]

I have that rod in 3 power and paid that sa!e price.

I am happy with my decision so far. Rod is pretty nice and the grip is phenomenal 

 

[Fishin' Fool]

I don't know how this rod compares to the GL2 but on the St Croix website you could order a 6'8" MH fast action Rage casting rod for $89 free shipping and a free hat. I think they are around the same ballpark in price before sale.

[Fishin' Fool]

The Rage is built on the same blank as the Avid which is a $200 rod.

[E. Guido Soda]

1 hour ago, Fishin' Fool said:

I don't know how this rod compares to the GL2 but on the St Croix website you could order a 6'8" MH fast action Rage casting rod for $89 free shipping and a free hat. I think they are around the same ballpark in price before sale.

Thanks for the heads-up; _Love_ my St. Croix MBG cranking rod. 

2 hours ago, DaleGribble said:

I have that rod in 3 power and paid that sa!e price.

I am happy with my decision so far. Rod is pretty nice and the grip is phenomenal 

 

Amen - that was a huge selling point for me.  I'm going to pick it up and see how it do.  What applications are you using it for?

[DaleGribble]

Jigs (usually up to 1\2oz) and weighted 10" worms I fish deeper. I find it balances really well with my lews tournament mg and the grip is most  comfortable with a rounder low profile reel like that, at least to me. Makes holding the rod still and those subtle shakes and hops more comfortable. 

[Fishin' Fool]

No problem.  Deals are a huge selling point for me and how can you go wrong with free shipping and a free hat! I ordered two (shhh..don't tell my wife) on Saturday and had "buyers non-remorse" and picked up another one the next day and they were delivered by Tuesday very safely packaged.

[E. Guido Soda]

Wow - after a few times out, I am extremely impressed with this stick.  Side-by-side, it is far more responsive than "value priced" E6X.  I needed a heavy power / fast action rod to fill a hole in the quiver, and this one was nails on a flipping jig / Paca Punch craw. Hooksets were sincere.  Here are a few from yesterday - not the biggest lot, but some pretty spots and some solid numbers: