Loomis EDGE Rods

[Jrob78]

15 minutes ago, KP Duty said:

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.

I have limited experience. I have an IM custom that I like and had a Xray but managed to break it the first day I had it. I also have a delta blank but never got around to building it. I want a rod with one of their top end blanks and maybe a cranking rod. I will probably call them and get the rundown of exactly what lines of rods use what blanks.

[Dwight Hottle]

My first experience with Edgerods. I ordered a single rod Epitome MBR 725-1C August 14th 2022. I never contacted them regarding the build date or shipping estimate. I received an email yesterday that it shipped 1/10/2023 and should be delivered 1/16/2023 by FedEx. I'll update after I receive it next week. 

[Gnarwhal]

On 1/11/2023 at 7:17 AM, Dwight Hottle said:

My first experience with Edgerods. I ordered a single rod Epitome MBR 725-1C August 14th 2022. 

I'm guessing you've had some time to fish it.  Could you share your thoughts and give a review?

[Dwight Hottle]

@Gnarwhal I have paired the MBR 725-1C with a Shimano metanium mgl. The rod by itself is light as a feather and with the reel it's still extremely light in hand. It balances right in front of the locking nut of the reel seat. I have used it with flukes fishing for largemouth & also with hard jerk baits up to an ounce in weight. The 1st fish I caught using it was 6lb largemouth using a weedless rigged fluke. It has plenty of backbone for hook setting weedless rigged plastic baits. The tip has just enough flex to keep treble hooked smallies pinned. I am extremely happy with it's performance so far. My only criticism is when using a back to back uni knot  connecting light braid to mono leader the knot wants to hang up at the tip top necessitating a shorter leader than I had originally planned. 

[1984isNOW]

On 10/2/2022 at 10:14 AM, KP Duty said:

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Any thoughts these years later?

[FellowAnglers1]

Bought a first strike and two silver widow during their spring 45 percent off sale. Sold the mh first strike and light silver widow. I kept the heavy 736-1 silver widow. The first strike I got is sensitive and look decent but feel tip heavy. The light silver widow is to wobbly for my taste. I Sold these two rods and purchase a 872 nrx+.

[KP Duty]

On 12/15/2024 at 12:15 PM, 1984isNOW said:

Any thoughts these years later?

This just reminded me that I need to order my Epitome.  Haven't dealt with Edge in years, but know what I'm in for.