Some Jig Rod Input guys???

[llPa1nll]

Well as some of you know I am going to be in the market for a new Jig Rod thanks to UPS. I have had the Castaway HG40 JWMH610 rod its a telescopic 6ft 10in rod in a fast Medium/heavy range, I am extremely happy with it. I do most of my jig fishing with this rod on it I fish with my TD-Z left hand reel and 17lb CXXX Strong Moss green Pline. Now this rod sees no other lure than a 1/4oz Jig with a pork or GYCB trailer on it.

However I am intrigued by Gloomis and Kistler rods, I know most of you here on the boards are partial to the Gloomis but I was wondering if I could get any input from any of you that had thrown with both. the Rods I would be looking at would be the:

G-Loomis BCR803 6' 8", Medium-Heavy Power, Extra-Fast Action

G-Loomis BCR804 6' 8", Heavy Power, Fast Action

Kistler Helium LTA He69APC 6 ft 9 inch Medium Heavy Fast Action

Kistler Helium LTA He69HC 6 ft 9 inch Heavy Fast Action

[Siebert Outdoors]

I've never fished the rods you have mentioned but I do own these

BCR853, 854, 855

These are the 7'1" series and the 854 is by far the finest rod I've ever thrown for jigs.  Especially 3/8-1/2.  I think the rod was designed for that.  I've also thrown MBR's in glx's so I'm not compairing  a zebco 33 to a glx.

[justfishin]

Team Allstar 6' 10" MH. This is a great rod for jigging and is great for worming and spinnerbaiting as well. I like a rod that fits more than one application and this one fits the bill nicely.

[basspro48]

Kistler makes the perfect jig rod IMO. I currently own a 7' MH Graphite Special and I LOOOOVE IT!!!!! It is very light. extremely sensitive, and is the best jig rod I have ever used. Now if the Graphite series is that good I can't imagine how good the Heliums are...maybe one day

[SCarter]

I use a GLoomis MBR844  - 7' H for jigs and it works great. For pitching soft palastics I use a 6-6 MH Team All Star

[shimanogloomis man]

im with gman i also own the bcr 854 the best jiggin pole out there imo

[FishTank]

I have the G. Loomis BCR 803 and words can't describe how much fun this thing is to fish.

I say go for the BCR803 ;D.

[CJ]

I have a Kistler LTA 7' and 6'6" in MH fast tip.I love em'.

[llPa1nll]

I've never fished the rods you have mentioned but I do own these

BCR853, 854, 855

These are the 7'1" series and the 854 is by far the finest rod I've ever thrown for jigs.  Especially 3/8-1/2.  I think the rod was designed for that.  I've also thrown MBR's in glx's so I'm not compairing  a zebco 33 to a glx.

I think I might be leaning towards the BCR853. Is there a notable difference between the GLX and the MossyBack models? If the GLX is worth it I could consider it, since this is easily the rod/rig I use the most hands down...

[roadwarrior]

For most applications, the IMX is just fine, but for MAXIMUM sensitivity, the GLX is NOTICABLY better.

For jigs and soft plastics, the GLX is worth the additional cost.  

[Siebert Outdoors]

For most applications, the IMX is just fine, but for MAXIMUM sensitivity, the GLX is NOTICABLY better.

For jigs and soft plastics, the GLX is worth the additional cost.

Yup,  I look at a purchase like this as an investment.  Its not something you buy everyday unless your Raul.

IMO a GLX is something that you will have to take care of.  Its not a knock around rod.  If your good to it it will be good to you.  This is how I look at purchases like this.  If I buy quality once I dont have to rebuy things over and over.  I dont belive in upgrading in most aspects.  I just save up and buy it the first time around.  Cheaper in the long run.

[RockvilleMDAngler]

For most applications, the IMX is just fine, but for MAXIMUM sensitivity, the GLX is NOTICABLY better.

For jigs and soft plastics, the GLX is worth the additional cost.

Yup, I look at a purchase like this as an investment. Its not something you buy everyday unless your Raul.

IMO a GLX is something that you will have to take care of. Its not a knock around rod. If your good to it it will be good to you. This is how I look at purchases like this. If I buy quality once I dont have to rebuy things over and over. I dont belive in upgrading in most aspects. I just save up and buy it the first time around. Cheaper in the long run.

The best quote on this matter is "Buy top-of-the-line and you'll only cry once"

[llPa1nll]

Yea trust me I am a believer in the saying "You get what you pay for" line. So I agree, its just that I havent spent $200+ on a rod, but since UPS is going to be fronting most of this purchase I think Im pretty ok with it. Specifically the rod I am looking at is the G-Loomis GLX BCR853 7' 1" I think this would be the best fit for me. I am going from a JWMH610 Castaway 6' 10". Any and all input would be great keep it coming.

[llPa1nll]

Hey guys, I think Im going to bump up my Gloomis rod purchase and go with a G-Loomis GLX BCR854 7' 1" I have been told that the MH isnt that stout and that the H(BCR854) would be better suited for me. I am mainly pitching to boat docks.