Wammiee Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 I have a budget of around $300.00-$350.00 so getting both a Loomis and a top notch reel arent really feasible atm. So should i spend more on the rod or reel for now? I plan on replacing the lesser piece when I have more money. I am mostly between G Loomis GL2 GL3 IMX and Shimano Sustain CI4F. Rod will most likely be 6' 6'6 Light spinning. Any recommendations and if you suggest 1 or the other what would match well with your choice? Quote
jignfule Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 I tend to go with a quality rod first. The IMX is far superior to GL2 or GL3IMO. Personally I would not even consider anything lower than IMX in a G.Loomis rod. Quote
Super User Hooligan Posted April 9, 2011 Super User Posted April 9, 2011 I have a budget of around $300.00-$350.00 so getting both a Loomis and a top notch reel arent really feasible atm. So should i spend more on the rod or reel for now? I plan on replacing the lesser piece when I have more money. I am mostly between G Loomis GL2 GL3 IMX and Shimano Sustain CI4F. Rod will most likely be 6' 6'6 Light spinning. Any recommendations and if you suggest 1 or the other what would match well with your choice? So, let me figure this out... You want to compare the Sustain and the Stradic CI4. Then you want to compare the GL2/3 and IMX. Then validate which would be the better to spend money on first and replace later? The first of your questions has been answered a few times in your other threads. The IMX is the better of the three without a doubt. As for the third, only you can decide what's more important to you. A sensitive rod, or a smooth reel. Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted April 9, 2011 Super User Posted April 9, 2011 I tend to go with a quality rod first. The IMX is far superior to GL2 or GL3IMO. Personally I would not even consider anything lower than IMX in a G.Loomis rod. X2 !!!!!!!!!! Quote
Wammiee Posted April 9, 2011 Author Posted April 9, 2011 X2 !!!!!!!!!! What would you suggest as the best reel to match with the IMX in a Light Power Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted April 9, 2011 Super User Posted April 9, 2011 What would you suggest as the best reel to match with the IMX in a Light Power PFLUEGER SUPREME 8030MG FOR 99.99. JMHO Quote
Super User Hooligan Posted April 9, 2011 Super User Posted April 9, 2011 What would you suggest as the best reel to match with the IMX in a Light Power Stradic CI4 1000 Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted April 9, 2011 Super User Posted April 9, 2011 I gave you a G Loomis IMX, light spinning rod and Shimano reel combo for under 300. This combo is a solid, upper level combo that will last your for years. How much more of an upgrade do you want to do from there? NRX model and Sustain? You're looking just shy of a thousand bucks. Quote
northern basser Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 PFLUEGER SUPREME 8030MG FOR 99.99. JMHO x2. I'm very happy with my president xt(which is right below the supreme in the pflueger lineup) so I have good reason to believe the supreme should be better. IMHO pflueger spinning reels are very nice at there price points. Quote
Wammiee Posted April 10, 2011 Author Posted April 10, 2011 x2. I'm very happy with my president xt(which is right below the supreme in the pflueger lineup) so I have good reason to believe the supreme should be better. IMHO pflueger spinning reels are very nice at there price points. Yeah I am between the President XT or Shimano Sahara Quote
northern basser Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 You'll be happy with either of those reels. That 30 size pflueger would be perfect for the type of setup your looking for. Quote
Mattyvac Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 I would only go for the Ci4 if you can find a good deal on it, or you're going to balance it off well with at least a $100 rod. I use a 3000 Ci4 for saltwater use and it's an AMAZING reel, but I have it paired with a great rod, and I got the reel for $160 on ebay. (The guy thought it was a 'CL4' so no one found the listing ) If you get the IMX you can easily put a sub $100 reel, of there or even get a standard stradic for around $120 on ebay and have a great setup. Quote
Thdv777 Posted November 9, 2019 Posted November 9, 2019 For the guy wanting a rod and reel he can bank on...the Saltist 2500 or the Penn Clash 2500 either of these will last for years and you have some money left for other stuff later....dont buy until you hold and spin....shimano reels good.....but these others.....big fish fear them. Tight lines. Quote
looking45 Posted November 9, 2019 Posted November 9, 2019 On April 8, 2011 at 7:19 PM, Wammiee said: I have a budget of around $300.00-$350.00 so getting both a Loomis and a top notch reel arent really feasible atm. So should i spend more on the rod or reel for now? I plan on replacing the lesser piece when I have more money. I am mostly between G Loomis GL2 GL3 IMX and Shimano Sustain CI4F. Rod will most likely be 6' 6'6 Light spinning. Any recommendations and if you suggest 1 or the other what would match well with your choice? GLoomis IMX 781 is a great rod. Discontinued but you can find them Quote
The Bassman Posted November 9, 2019 Posted November 9, 2019 Would assume that the OP got it figured out after 8 1/2 yrs. 2 Quote
waymont Posted November 10, 2019 Posted November 10, 2019 I am a G Loomis fan 100%. In your budget I would recommend a 6'6" or 6'8" medium action Tatula spinning rod and a Tatula LT 3000 shallow spool spinning reel. You will want for nothing, and if you shop around you can get both for $300. I am really into the older IMX SJR and the Tatula spinning rods are pretty close in feel and lightness. Just my 2 cents. 8 years too late! haha Quote
mrpao Posted November 10, 2019 Posted November 10, 2019 5 hours ago, The Bassman said: Would assume that the OP got it figured out after 8 1/2 yrs. It has been quite a while. Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted November 10, 2019 Super User Posted November 10, 2019 For $400 you can get a Bantam MGL and an IMX Pro. That's a $350 reel and a $325 rod. Quote
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