G. Loomis PR8400S vs PR842S vs PR844S Popping Rods

[df81]

Hi,

First post, this isn't a salt water forum specifically, but I searched here and read a little - mostly about the PR844S.  Has anyone used all the sizes?  I recently purchased the IMX PR842S ML/F and wondering if I should exchange it for a different size or not.  I'm still trying some different size lures/lines etc, and mostly like the rod, but I'm maxing out casting 3/8's lures at 25-30 yards.  Not bad, but would be perfect to add about 10 yards or so for longer casts.  The ML/F is pretty bendy.  Wondering if the PR8400S ML Extra Fast might be preferable, or the PR844S M/F?  The 844 seems to be the most popular.  If you've used them what is a typical casting distance?  I'm using 8 lbs mono and 20 lbs braid with Stradic.

 

Thank you

[roadwarrior]

I have both the PR844S and PR844C. Typical casting distance is 35-40 yards.

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[WRB]

Only used the PR854C for lipless and crankbaits to 1/2-5/8 oz and structure spoons 1/2 to 1 oz. excellent rod for those applications.

Tom

[df81]

On 8/10/2022 at 7:34 AM, roadwarrior said:

I have both the PR844S and PR844C. Typical casting distance is 35-40 yards.

Thanks.  

Distance has been ok, not bombing stuff but casts well about 30 give or take yards.  I’ve found this rod to be great for spin/fly fishing too.   Casts 1/4 rooster tails with 4lb mono quite well, works well for bubble and fly.  I like it.  It’s growing on me.  Basically a a more powerful ultra light/trout rod.