Should I, or no?

[BASS fisherman]

Im walking through a certain place the other day and I found an older looking, but it good shape, G-Loomis rod on a used rack for $30 bucks.

The only ID at all on the rod, is on the reel seat, which says G-Loomis. There is nothing on the rod itself that gives any info about the rod.

My question is would you believe this rod to be an early G-Loomis, or a hand-made/home-made custom rod?

The rod is blue and is pretty plain, just the bare minimums. It doesn't have any decrative wraps. The rod itself is in good shape. No cracks, chips, or guide damage.

Should I get it?

[roadwarrior]

No.

There is no telling what you are actually buying.

I would pass.

[cbfishalot]

For only $30 it be worth it thats only 2 LC's.  If you like the rod buy it and try it out.  It might be a good rod to throw in the back of the truck and if it gets damaged your not out much.  Might be a good beater rod or on the other had you might not need another rod and want 2 more Lucky Crafts.  Thats just my way of thinking.

[Marty]

Whether it's a Loomis or not, there's always the possibility that it's a good value. A lot would depend on the place, how well you know and trust it and what the manager tells you about the rod and to what degree he'd stand behind it if problems develop. I wouldn't touch it with a 10-foot pole if you don't know and trust this business.