Indianafishstick Posted March 7, 2010 Posted March 7, 2010 Been using Falcon Cara's but got an itch to try something new. Will be using the rod for 1/4 to 3/8 ounce jigs and soft plastics. Any opinion is great! Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted March 7, 2010 Super User Posted March 7, 2010 i would choose the cumara in a heartbeat , i really don't care for loomis rods . i would get the CUC-72mh instead , the mh extra fast is more of a heavy powered rod . you would be better off with the medium heavy fast action for the baits you want to throw . Quote
Bronzefly Posted March 7, 2010 Posted March 7, 2010 Been using Falcon Cara's but got an itch to try something new. Will be using the rod for 1/4 to 3/8 ounce jigs and soft plastics. Any opinion is great! The CUCX72MH is awfully powerful for 1/4 to 3/8 oz presentations unless you're fishing some very heavy cover. The rod definitely "feels" more like a heavy action than a MH. If you're interested in a Cumara and want to stay at the 7'2" length, consider the standard MH (non-extra fast version). The 843 IMX Loomis is a phenomonal "all purpose" rod. You can do everything from buzzbaits, spinnerbaits, topwaters, jigs, worms, etc - all very well. There are other technique specific rods in the Loomis lineup that would work great for your 1/4 to 3/8 oz jigs - namely the BCR 803 8-) Quote
Indianafishstick Posted March 7, 2010 Author Posted March 7, 2010 Would love a BCR 853 ...even looked at them...but man...$350+ for a rod...is the sensitivity gain actually justified for the extra $150? Quote
Bronzefly Posted March 7, 2010 Posted March 7, 2010 Would love a BCR 853 ...even looked at them...but man...$350+ for a rod...is the sensitivity gain actually justified for the extra $150? Regarding this particular rod, YES in my opinion. The BCR 803 GLX is an incredible rod and perfect for bottom contact baits in the 1/4 to 3/8oz range. If you look around, you can find one in excellent condition for less than $300 and it still carries the limited lifetime warranty and expeditor service through Loomis. Quote
bigfruits Posted March 8, 2010 Posted March 8, 2010 i agree, the BCR803 would be perfect if you take your time you should be able to find one for 30% off online. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 8, 2010 Super User Posted March 8, 2010 G. Loomis MBR843C 8-) Quote
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