Gloomis 854 GLX Vs Gloomis 804 GLX

[llPa1nll]

Well me again kinda dont know which way I should go here and I came to ask the all knowing what they would do. I have decided to buy a Gloomis GLX rod. The 7' 1" BCR854 GLX or the 6'8" BCR804 GLX. I mainly pitch to boat docks, and I already have a 7'6" AllStar FRH flipping stick. I would be using mainly a 1/4oz jig with 17lb test on this rod. what do you guys suggest the 854GLX or the 804GLX. I used to have a 6'10" Castaway MH jig rod which in size is basically right in the middle. Any input would be helpful.

[Siebert Outdoors]

me personally I'd go with the 854.  the docks I pitch usually have cables and I need that extra length   Thats my opinion.

[Cephkiller]

I have a MBR844C GLX (7'0") and I love it.  Pitching is no problem fior me and I'm only about 5' 10" so if that helps, go for it.

[FishTank]

I have the BCR 803 GLX and it is a fine rod.  I would think if you are looking at the 804 and the 854, the only difference is the length.  I don't believe the 5in difference between the two would matter much but  the longer length might be better for soft plastic and pitching.  Personally, having owned the 803 I would go for the 804 but if you are throwing senko type baits I would look at the BCR864.  

You really can't go wrong with either one of the rods you picked.