Super User Bassn Blvd Posted October 12, 2009 Super User Posted October 12, 2009 I fish a lot of weightless Flukes and was considering this rod. Does anyone have or used this rod? I'm looking at the BCR893. http://products.gloomis.com/gl/products/family.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302032712&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181201&bmUID=1255312762141 Quote
cbfishalot Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 I think it would be way to long for me to throw flukes with. IMO Quote
Lucky Craft Man Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 The BCR893 is an unbelievable rod, but I have only used it for senkos. I use the BSR852 for all my Fluke needs. Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted October 12, 2009 Author Super User Posted October 12, 2009 The BCR893 is an unbelievable rod, but I have only used it for senkos. I use the BSR852 for all my Fluke needs. LOL, I'm just the opposite. I use baitcasting for my flukes and spinning for my senkos. Quote
Chris W Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 It is a fantastic rod one of the best ones in the jig and worm line up, works good for almost anything. I have not used it much for senkos, but use it alot for t rigs, lighter jigs, Stanley Ribbits, etc. If you buy the rod I have a feeling you will find more uses than just senko's. Quote
mattm Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 I have the 864 and love it. I'm sure the 893 is great as well. Quote
Super User Redlinerobert Posted October 12, 2009 Super User Posted October 12, 2009 893 GLX is the best rod Loomis makes. You wont be dissapointed. Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted October 12, 2009 Author Super User Posted October 12, 2009 The 893 GLX it is then. Thanks for the input. Quote
Super User fishinfiend Posted October 13, 2009 Super User Posted October 13, 2009 I have had this rod since Christmas last year and it is OUTSTANDING!!! It is very light and incredibly sensitive. I use it for senkos , T-rig, shakey head, and drop shot. It is my favorite rod. You will not be dissapointed. Quote
Banor Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 I have used the Senko rod for 3 years now and when it wears out I will buy the exact same rod to replace it. I use this rod for senkos and only senkos. I would not use this rod for flukes. Any jerkbait, but specifically a fluke type bait is best presented with a spinning rod in my opinion. You just cant get the action a fluke requires with this long of a rod and the mechanics of retrieving a baitcaster. Now, for senkos - you pair this rod up with a chronarch mg50 and you are in business. There is no better combination. I pitch my senkos for accurate casts and quiet entry and this combo makes it flawless. Good rod but fluke = wrong presentation in my humble opinion. B Quote
detroit1 Posted October 14, 2009 Posted October 14, 2009 I'm holding out for the Kinami Flash edition. Sorry. Quote
Super User K_Mac Posted October 14, 2009 Super User Posted October 14, 2009 I'm holding out for the Kinami Flash edition. Sorry. The Kinami version will be 4' 8'' long and sell for 225$ ;D Quote
Super User Redlinerobert Posted October 17, 2009 Super User Posted October 17, 2009 The 893 GLX also makes a fantastic horny toad stick. Quote
The_Natural Posted October 17, 2009 Posted October 17, 2009 893 GLX is the best rod Loomis makes. You wont be dissapointed. +1 I'm surprised to see so much love for the 893. It's been my favorite loomis for a couple of years now, but it doesn't get mentioned very often. It is the perfect pitchin' stick. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted October 18, 2009 Super User Posted October 18, 2009 Redlinerobert pointed this rod out a couple of years ago. I am surprised it doesn't get more play. More surprisingly, I don't have one! Quote
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