Gloomis CR722 vs Mbr782c

[Jaybert]

Picked up a Curado DC 150hg on a sweet Black Friday deal.  Have been wanting to try one.  But now I need a rod to go with it... I like Loomis and have an MBR 783 E6X now that is a great all around rod.  Most of my rods are 6 6”. The 783 is as heavy as I would ever need where I fish in Canada.   I was thinking the new IMX pro CR722 classic casting 6’ medium.  This would be for topwaters, hard and soft jerk baits small cranks and spinners and maybe wacky senkos/light plastics if needed.  Never had a 6’ rod but I’m thinking it would be a fun little rod with this reel for these purposes and also good size for when I fish in the kayak? My other thought is the mbr782c my dealer will give me a good deal on the glx and I know there is lots of love for this rod out there.  So looking for opinion and experience on 6’ loomis classic casting rod vs Mbr782c?   I’m in Canada, almost all SMB for me, lighter cover situations mostly. 

[fishwizzard]

I have a pair of cr723 rods, they still have a good taper too them that seems about the same as the longer mbr783 I also have.  The only 2 power I have is a mbr782.  It has a very soft tip that should be perfect for poppers and jerks, assuming you like a slower action for them.  From my yak I very much prefer shorter rods and for anything jerking/popping/walking, I would want the shortest rod. 

 

The main disadvantages to shorter rods are 1) Less casting distance and 2) More challenging hook-sets if there is slack in the line.  The first is easily mitigated by being in a kayak and the second comes down to just paying attention to the slack and choosing lures/retrieves that keep it to a minimum.  

[waymont]

Dude! $268

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/G-Loomis-IMX-PRO-Mag-Bass-Casting-Rod-782C-MBR-66-Medium-1pc/401934538268?epid=7034942005&hash=item5d952a561c:g:A0wAAOSw-INdsxvX

 

 

Ugh....the sale ended

[Jaybert]

Thanks for the replies guys. I might have to try and visit a show here this winter and hold both. Doesn’t sound like I’d be disappointed in either one really.   The GlX  is tempting, I have wanted to own a GLX for awhile and I can get it for not much more than the IMX pro.  But then I give up on my 6’ rod idea. So may need to see them in person 

[NHBull]

The only time I would throw a 6 footer would be in a kayak or canoe.
Most friend that have them are giving them to their kids.
Hard to beat the GLX MBR.  I have more than a couple

[kayaking_kev]

Get a GLX and then a cheap Ugly Stik 6 ft Medium for kayaking. I have Dobyns Xtasy's, but will still most likely use my 6'0 Gx2 2 piece a lot when kayaking, it has great action for treble hook baits like the whopper plopper I usually throw when on a river. I don't know about you, but my rods take a ton of abuse while kayaking and it's a pain to also have to worry about protecting them and making sure you don't drop one in the water.

 

I also find that for me the handle length is more important than the overall length of a rod. The Gx2 I use a lot has a pistol grip and that is perfect for a 6'0 rod. I've used a Dobyns Fury 703c and a Shimano SLX 7'2 MH and it can be quite tiresome with longer handles. They are 14,15 inches long and I think I would want as close to a 12" as possible, but they are hard to find on casting rods.

[Jaybert]

On 11/30/2019 at 8:34 AM, fishwizzard said:

I have a pair of cr723 rods, they still have a good taper too them that seems about the same as the longer mbr783 I also have.  The only 2 power I have is a mbr782.  It has a very soft tip that should be perfect for poppers and jerks, assuming you like a slower action for them.  From my yak I very much prefer shorter rods and for anything jerking/popping/walking, I would want the shortest rod. 

 

The main disadvantages to shorter rods are 1) Less casting distance and 2) More challenging hook-sets if there is slack in the line.  The first is easily mitigated by being in a kayak and the second comes down to just paying attention to the slack and choosing lures/retrieves that keep it to a minimum.  

Fishwizard a question regarding balance on the 6’ imx.  What reels do run or how do you find the balance ? My curado DC weighs 7.8 ounces... neither lightweight or a heavyweight by today’s standards.  I’m looking at the 2 power rod so a bit different than you have but curious what reel weight experience/opinions you may have on the short rods?

[fishwizzard]

15 hours ago, Jaybert said:

Fishwizard a question regarding balance on the 6’ imx.  What reels do run or how do you find the balance ? My curado DC weighs 7.8 ounces... neither lightweight or a heavyweight by today’s standards.  I’m looking at the 2 power rod so a bit different than you have but curious what reel weight experience/opinions you may have on the short rods?

I have Daiwa Alphas reels on mine, ai think they are like 6oz?  I can try to get a pic of the balance point tonight.