Oldschool G Loomis fan question about current GLX

[waymont]

I mostly use G loomis casting rods. I have 4 older IMX, and two GLX with the 3" fore grip, and three IMX-Pro casting rods. I love them all, and find them to be my ultimate in action, power, and feel.

I was thinking of getting a current version of GLX for next season. I read on TW lots of people mentioning the reel seat is an odd shape.

Any of you guys who have a current GLX casting rod able to speak to that issue?

[rangerjockey]

I personally like the reel seat. I think the current model GLX is the best that they have had.  I had a bunch of the old models with the wiebe reel seat and I was never crazy about it. 

[TigerBassAU]

It is different animal without a doubt! Some like it, some hate it, and some learn how to adjust for it. Unfortunately, you will have to make that determination! I personally adjusted and it works for me! Answers will vary since it is an individual experience issue! I will also add the reel you use could make a difference due to shape and size! 

[fishwizzard]

I’m in the “don’t like it” camp, but the rods are good enough to make it not matter a lot.  

[mmoser52]

I had no experience with G. Loomis rods before buying a GLX 843C MBR just over three years ago.  I love it.  I think the reel seat is one of the most comfortable of any rod I have ever handled, when compared against Dobyns, St. Croix, Megabass, and Kistler.  The caveat is that the MBR rods have the full cork handle, and not the split grip found on the JWR in the series.  I have no idea if this make a difference, as the reel seat itself is still the same.

 

I think people's difference in opinion about the comfort of the reel seat stems a lot from the way that they hold the rod.  I hold my casting rods with three fingers above the trigger, with the rod in-between my index and middle fingers.  This vast difference in opinions about the comfort of this rod's reel seat has taught me that there is no real substitute for being able to handle potential rod purchases in person.

 

I have used it for just about every technique possible within it's rated weight range, as at the time, it was meant to be my general purpose rod.  I've used it for topwater, paddletail swimbaits, chatterbaits, swim jigs, finesse jigs, football jigs, flippin' and pitchin' jigs and texas rigs.  I think that it did a great job overall.

 

Overall, there is nothing I would change about the rod for the price I paid.  I bought it when it was on sale for 20 percent off.  I did break it randomly, after having it for a year or year and a half, stringing line one day, but G. Loomis was great about warrantying it.  I had a brand new replacement rod in my hands in less than two weeks.  This is one of the few rods in my current lineup, that if I broke it, or lost it, and it wasn't going to be covered by warranty, or insurance or anything, that I would go out and replace immediately, without a second thought.

[5by3]

I used to own a few of the current model GLX rods, both had split grips. Loved the blank - very crisp and sensitive. Couldn’t do the real seat with anything other than a 50-70 size reel. I have big hands and usually grip my rods with 3 fingers in front of the trigger and one finger behind. My hand would cramp after fishing the rod for a few hours if I used a 150-200 size reel. It’s definitely a different feel. Some love it, some hate. Other than that, great rods!

[KP Duty]

I had an 843 for a month and sold it due to the seat.  My fingers felt cramped.  I like all my fingers above the trigger and I need a little more room.  If the new seat doesnt bother you, it's a fantastic rod.  Really wanted it to work...I've always been a glx guy.  

[waymont]

Seems like I will have to handle one with a reel on it to really know. Thanks for the opinions.