Loomis EDGE Rods

[SproDD79]

Hi Everyone,

 

   I am considering ordering a rod from Loomis Edge, I'm thinking about the First Strike or Black Widow. Does anyone own any or have any experience's with these rods. I am considering a crankbait rod, the  FSC CBG 7104-1. Being these are Gary Loomis rods , I am assuming they are top notch, but I would love to get some feedback before pulling the trigger on one. 

[Nelson Delaney]

Search the site, there’s several threads on them.  People seem to like the rods but be ready to wait months for a rod once ordered. 

[Columbia Craw]

I live 25 minutes from the Edge site in Woodland.  Their show room was almost done when I was there.  I ordered an Epitone 725C.  It’s expected around late November.  It appears the production focus is on blanks for builders.  Actual in house building is secondary at this point, thus the delays.  I liked what I saw.

[Lead Head]

You might be better served by identifying the blank and having a different custom rod builder put it together for you. From everything I've read, it will almost certainly be faster and you can make tweaks to handle length/material, thread color, reel seat, ect...

[SproDD79]

2 hours ago, Lead Head said:

You might be better served by identifying the blank and having a different custom rod builder put it together for you. From everything I've read, it will almost certainly be faster and you can make tweaks to handle length/material, thread color, reel seat, ect...

I never had a custom rod built before, there is a tackle shop that I have used for guide repair,  I am pretty sure he does custom rods. I am going to inquire about the process. Thanks.

[KP Duty]

Superb rods/blanks.  I own 1 Delta series, 6 First Strike, and 2 Black Widows.  The only gripe people frequently have with Edge is the wait time to receive your rod(s).  If you order during the christmas sale....it will be mid march  before you get it.

[SproDD79]

I bit the bullet and ordered the FSC CBG 7104-1, let's see what happens, to be continued. 

[onenutinthewater]

You should see it about next summer...........

[SproDD79]

2 hours ago, onenutinthewater said:

You should see it about next summer...........

Yikes, it's a good thing the deep crankbait bite where I am doesn't start until June. I emailed them asking for an ETA and a rep did respond pretty quickly stating around first week of December. ? 

[SproDD79]

UPDATE.  I received the email below today. IDK if they have gotten better about shipping/customer service or I just got lucky, but so far I have had a very positive experience with them.   

Thank you for your order from Edge Rods! We wanted to let you know that your order  was shipped via FedEx, FedEx Home Delivery® on 10/6/2022.  You can track your package at any time using the link below.
This shipment includes the following items:
 

Item #	Description	Qty
R08390C_FSF_CBG 7104-1C	FSC CBG 7104-1	1
	Federal Excise Tax	1

Thank you for your business and we look forward to serving you in the future!

 

[ATA]

Oh dont worry, You place your order now, It will take long time to get it and you have so much time to change your order. They response to emails very fast and good. So what you think is right choice order it now to get in line.

[MidwestBassAttack]

Awesome to see that shipment email. Those are always good to get when you’re not expecting them until a later date!!!! ???

 

Please put us know how the rod is once you get it…enjoy!

[KP Duty]

On 10/3/2022 at 1:50 PM, SproDD79 said:

I bit the bullet and ordered the FSC CBG 7104-1, let's see what happens, to be continued. 

I have the 806 cbr....it has a great taper and is crazy light.  I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on the composite model.. 

[GReb]

On 10/1/2022 at 9:08 PM, Columbia Craw said:

I live 25 minutes from the Edge site in Woodland.  Their show room was almost done when I was there.  I ordered an Epitone 725C.  It’s expected around late November.  It appears the production focus is on blanks for builders.  Actual in house building is secondary at this point, thus the delays.  I liked what I saw.

The Epitone is intriguing. The weights released on them are insane but I’m really unsure if the guides. I’m sure they work but the appearance is just weird and kind of ugly. I can’t wait to hear peoples reviews in a few months though. 

[Jrob78]

I've considered their rods a few times but honestly their website sucks and it's hard to know what is what. Their length and power numbers seem weird so I just decided to pass on them.  I have some of their blanks and they seem great but it took 3 months for delivery after I ordered them. 

 

I do want to try one of their higher end rods, I guess that is the Black Widow line, which uses the HM blanks? Which line uses the X-Ray blank, the Epitone? I can't find those on the website, but I guess they aren't out yet. 

 

I'm assuming the BWC MBR 735 would be their highest end 7'3" texas rig rod available right now?

[SproDD79]

8 hours ago, KP Duty said:

I have the 806 cbr....it has a great taper and is crazy light.  I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on the composite model.. 

I may have misunderstood the rep I spoke with, I wanted a crankbait rod that did not have any glass. I called today to confirm, I got the rep on the phone  and he was very nice but did tell me the rod I ordered is a composite , but also told me it would be unlike any other glass composite available on the market . Long story short we discussed the 806 cbr and I winded up ordering  that one as well, which he had shipped out around 2 hours after the conversation. So far I am very happy with Edge rods in terms of customer service, I just need to do something about the bait monkey wanting crankbait rods, hopefully this is it for a while.   

[onenutinthewater]

Dropped off a broken rod mid July and still waiting...........

[SproDD79]

UPDATE: Rods arrived today in one piece, the 806 is very nice, I can tell from handling and inspecting it, that I have a winner. I will be utilizing the if you don't like it for any reason return policy for the 7104, that composite blank is just not for me,it's very similar to other glass rods as far a blank diameter and parabolic bend. Both rods are very lightweight and workmanship is impeccable and the carbon handle is intriguing,  so far it seems very comfortable,  I'm looking forward to seeing how it influences sensitivity. For me, once you go graphite for cranking there is no going back. Overall, I would definitely  purchase another rod from them. 

[KP Duty]

19 hours ago, SproDD79 said:

UPDATE: Rods arrived today in one piece, the 806 is very nice, I can tell from handling and inspecting it, that I have a winner. I will be utilizing the if you don't like it for any reason return policy for the 7104, that composite blank is just not for me,it's very similar to other glass rods as far a blank diameter and parabolic bend. Both rods are very lightweight and workmanship is impeccable and the carbon handle is intriguing,  so far it seems very comfortable,  I'm looking forward to seeing how it influences sensitivity. For me, once you go graphite for cranking there is no going back. Overall, I would definitely  purchase another rod from them. 

Sweet.  I knew you'd approve of the 806.  I think folks (like me) usually order from edge during a sale when they are backed up with orders....hence the longer wait times.  Glad you got them quick....it's encouraging to others thinking of trying them.  

[KP Duty]

On 10/7/2022 at 12:58 PM, Jrob78 said:

I've considered their rods a few times but honestly their website sucks and it's hard to know what is what. Their length and power numbers seem weird so I just decided to pass on them.  I have some of their blanks and they seem great but it took 3 months for delivery after I ordered them. 

 

I do want to try one of their higher end rods, I guess that is the Black Widow line, which uses the HM blanks? Which line uses the X-Ray blank, the Epitone? I can't find those on the website, but I guess they aren't out yet. 

 

I'm assuming the BWC MBR 735 would be their highest end 7'3" texas rig rod available right now?

I think.all Black Widow rods are built on the IM blanks nowdays.  The line used to be a mix of IM and HM models.  The epitome is their highest end model and uses the new 'x-ray air carbon' blank.  They only have the 7-2" MH at this point.  

[Jrob78]

39 minutes ago, KP Duty said:

I think.all Black Widow rods are built on the IM blanks nowdays.  The line used to be a mix of IM and HM models.  The epitome is their highest end model and uses the new 'x-ray air carbon' blank.  They only have the 7-2" MH at this point.  

Awesome, thanks for the info. I'm going to have to order one to try out, maybe I will get the Epitone, it seems to be about the weight range I am looking for.

[KP Duty]

2 hours ago, Jrob78 said:

Awesome, thanks for the info. I'm going to have to order one to try out, maybe I will get the Epitone, it seems to be about the weight range I am looking for.

I'd wait for the christmas sale....only a few weeks away.

[KP Duty]

Edge black friday sale has started....just got the email.  30% off all rods except the new epitome.  

[Jrob78]

I just noticed the Silver Widow rods on their site, the 736 MBR looks interesting. I can't log in or register an account on their site and my NFC account apparently doesn't transfer over so I'm not getting the sale info.  I'm going to have call them this week and order a couple of rods to try out.

[KP Duty]

1 hour ago, Jrob78 said:

I just noticed the Silver Widow rods on their site, the 736 MBR looks interesting. I can't log in or register an account on their site and my NFC account apparently doesn't transfer over so I'm not getting the sale info.  I'm going to have call them this week and order a couple of rods to try out.

Well, you have a good idea of what you are getting....you know the blanks and the wiebe reel seat (delta is different seat).  I have 2 706's and a 786 in the first strike series.  They are IM blanks.  Both models are a little bit tip heavy, but I still really like them.  All my rods were purchased in 2015 though (except the delta), and I'm sure they have been tweaked since then.