Super User new2BC4bass Posted May 8, 2010 Super User Posted May 8, 2010 I think the last number refers to the power of the rod. However, after looking at a couple different models it seems if that is the case, then even that number can blur the lines a bit. How can you tell rod length? What does the 8 stand for (in say 843)?
Super User fourbizz Posted May 8, 2010 Super User Posted May 8, 2010 the first two numbers ( in rods less than 8'4") are the rod length in inches, the last number is the rods power rating. 843 = 84 inches (7ft) 3 power
Super User new2BC4bass Posted May 9, 2010 Author Super User Posted May 9, 2010 Thanks. Seems like in a lot of other manufacturer's models, it would be 8' 4" 3 power. I new that wasn't how Loomis designated their rods. Makes perfect sense now. Thanks.
Super User dodgeguy Posted May 9, 2010 Super User Posted May 9, 2010 the last # is how many times it will snap.multiply that by $50 and you get how much extra you paid for your warranty.ROFLMAO !!!! i couldn't resist !!!
Super User bilgerat Posted May 9, 2010 Super User Posted May 9, 2010 the last # is how many times it will snap.multiply that by $50 and you get how much extra you paid for your warranty.ROFLMAO !!!! i couldn't resist !!! 3...2...1....Run for cover........
Super User fourbizz Posted May 10, 2010 Super User Posted May 10, 2010 the last # is how many times it will snap.multiply that by $50 and you get how much extra you paid for your warranty.ROFLMAO !!!! i couldn't resist !!! Couldnt resist what? Another chance to be not funny? ;D
steezy Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 the last # is how many times it will snap.multiply that by $50 and you get how much extra you paid for your warranty.ROFLMAO !!!! i couldn't resist !!! another non believer
bmadd Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 the last # is how many times it will snap.multiply that by $50 and you get how much extra you paid for your warranty.ROFLMAO !!!! i couldn't resist !!! Or you couldn't resist another chance to criticize somebody for wanting to use equipment different then yours. Or wasn't that you just have a deep hatred for Shimano/G. Loomis/Power Pro?
Super User dodgeguy Posted May 11, 2010 Super User Posted May 11, 2010 the last # is how many times it will snap.multiply that by $50 and you get how much extra you paid for your warranty.ROFLMAO !!!! i couldn't resist !!! Or you couldn't resist another chance to criticize somebody for wanting to use equipment different then yours. Or wasn't that you just have a deep hatred for Shimano/G. Loomis/Power Pro? you guys have no sense of humor !!!i was joking !!! how many times has my love of pflueger reels been critisized and i don't cry about it !!! btw,i don't hate shimano or powerpro.shimano makes awesome casting reels.powerrpro i used to use all the time but now there are better products.loomis i just don't get.i would buy a st.croix or american rodsmiths titanium ultra first any day.would you guys buy a glx if it had a one year warranty and no expiditor service?
bmadd Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 I actually only have one G. Loomis and it's a CBR. I have just noticed that you seem to jump all over people when they talk about G. Loomis or Power Pro.
Super User dodgeguy Posted May 11, 2010 Super User Posted May 11, 2010 i jump all over people who think it's great to break a 400 rod and then pay 50 to replace it.imho i hear of more loomis rods snapping on the internet then any other brand.if it was a car it would be recalled.you don't hear nearly as much of st.croix or others snapping.they may be light and sensitive but i just don't get it.most guys who tourney fish for money don't use them either.i think it's a status symbol more than anything else.but if guys like them have a ball.as far as powerpro i just try to help people buy a better braid at a better price.
Super User Dan: Posted May 11, 2010 Super User Posted May 11, 2010 i jump all over people who think it's great to break a 400 rod and then pay 50 to replace it.imho i hear of more loomis rods snapping on the internet then any other brand.if it was a car it would be recalled.you don't hear nearly as much of st.croix or others snapping.they may be light and sensitive but i just don't get it.most guys who tourney fish for money don't use them either.i think it's a status symbol more than anything else.but if guys like them have a ball.as far as powerpro i just try to help people buy a better braid at a better price. Everyone I've ever known who actually OWNS one has loved it. I have heard of them breaking, but I have seen you say that they break a lot WAY more often than I see actual accounts of breaks from owners. maybe someone should help you buy better reels at a better price?
Super User roadwarrior Posted May 11, 2010 Super User Posted May 11, 2010 i jump all over people who think it's great to break a 400 rod and then pay 50 to replace it.imho i hear of more loomis rods snapping on the internet then any other brand.if it was a car it would be recalled.you don't hear nearly as much of st.croix or others snapping.they may be light and sensitive but i just don't get it.most guys who tourney fish for money don't use them either.i think it's a status symbol more than anything else.but if guys like them have a ball.as far as powerpro i just try to help people buy a better braid at a better price. Some of us have rolled them up in a window or smashed them in a door, but I have never known anyone to "break" a rod. G. Loomis sets the standard. Everything other brand of the highest quality claims to be "just like a G. Loomis (GLX)", but cheaper. St. Croix makes a rod comparable to the IMX and I have several, including two Legend Elite. Great rods at a great price, but not G. Loomis. 8-)
Super User dodgeguy Posted May 11, 2010 Super User Posted May 11, 2010 kent,pm marty at nybass and ask him how many loomis rods his buddy breaks per year.i thought you also liked st. croix.
Super User Dan: Posted May 11, 2010 Super User Posted May 11, 2010 kent,pm marty at nybass and ask him how many loomis rods his buddy breaks per year.i thought you also liked st. croix. hopefully your basing your conclusion on more than the experiences of one buddy of a buddy?
Super User roadwarrior Posted May 11, 2010 Super User Posted May 11, 2010 kent,pm marty at nybass and ask him how many loomis rods his buddy breaks per year.i thought you also liked st. croix. I have VERY high regard for your opinion and input. I am not disparaging your post, I simply have a different take. No offense intended. 8-)
Super User dodgeguy Posted May 11, 2010 Super User Posted May 11, 2010 kent,pm marty at nybass and ask him how many loomis rods his buddy breaks per year.i thought you also liked st. croix. I have VERY high regard for your opinion and input. I am not disparaging your post, I simply have a different take. No offense intended. 8-) no offense taken.
Super User skunked_again Posted May 11, 2010 Super User Posted May 11, 2010 i broke a Berkley Cherrywood once.
northern basser Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 I've broke 3 loomis rods over the years. One in a car door, one that was hanging outside the boat and hit the dock and the other my drunk buddy did the "ugly stick" test to while I watched in horror. NEVER on a fish!
bmadd Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 i jump all over people who think it's great to break a 400 rod and then pay 50 to replace it.imho i hear of more loomis rods snapping on the internet then any other brand.if it was a car it would be recalled.you don't hear nearly as much of st.croix or others snapping.they may be light and sensitive but i just don't get it.most guys who tourney fish for money don't use them either.i think it's a status symbol more than anything else.but if guys like them have a ball.as far as powerpro i just try to help people buy a better braid at a better price. Fair enough but this post had nothing to with the warranty or a broken G. Loomis.
Super User 5bass Posted May 11, 2010 Super User Posted May 11, 2010 kent,pm marty at nybass and ask him how many loomis rods his buddy breaks per year. Does marty's buddy know what a drag is? Does he know how to set it properly? I've snapped a couple GLX's before on hooksets....both times my drag had not been set back correctly after cranking it down tight to break jigs off. Totally my fault for forgetting to reset my drag. If your drag is set properly, no rod should break. Not saying it won't, but it shouldn't.
=Matt 5.0= Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 Sadly, after 12 year I broke the tip off my Loomis 1266S. For those who aren't familiar, that's the 10'6" Surf rod. So, I paid $300 for it in 1996, used the expeditor warranty from Loomis in 2008... Bam, brand new rod.. no questions asked. I think I got my money's worth. 8-)
BassThumb Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 the last # is how many times it will snap.multiply that by $50 and you get how much extra you paid for your warranty.ROFLMAO !!!! i couldn't resist !!! Do you own a GLX, Dodgeguy? How many GLX rods have you broken? Or are you basing your reviews solely from what allegedly happened to Marty's buddy? If the answers are no, zero and yes, then you're doing the folks at BR a disservice by giving a scathing condemnation of GLX rods whenever you have an opportunity. Pretty much everybody with personal experience with GLX thinks they are top of the line and would recommend them to a friend.
Hot n Tot Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 would you guys buy a glx if it had a one year warranty and no expiditor service?
Maico1 Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 kent,pm marty at nybass and ask him how many loomis rods his buddy breaks per year.i thought you also liked st. croix. So what if Martys friend brakes rods what does that have to do with the price of apples or this Post.
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