G_money Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 I recently went to my local bass pro to check out a couple of rods...this wasn't one of them, but I just couldn't put the rod down. It's a very unique rod it has a very dynamic tip and a pretty good amount of backbone in the last 1/3 of the rod, and with it's length it seems like it would work well for deep drop shotting, light shakeyheads, and dragging tubes. Loomis rates it as a 3 power, but to me it feels much more like a 2 power butt section with a medium light tip and mid section; plus it's more of a mod-fast action IMO. To those of you who have used it what did you think? And for what techniques did you use it for? Besides the aforementioned techniques I plan on using it to throw light finesse jig and porks 3/16 oz or less on the jig, 1/8 and 3/16 oz football and ball shakyhead jigs, spot remover (stand up light wire jigs) with just a pork trailer or a 4" chomper hula grub trailer, 4" senkos, light jerkbaits, etc... Another question is with the slower action and lighter tip does this rod have the power to set the hook on jigs, and tex-posed plastics? Thanks guys, Sam Quote
basscrusher Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 I'm pretty sure that's the float-n-fly rod. I've never held it, but I personally wouldn't use that rod for anything other than its intended purpose. Quote
G_money Posted December 13, 2011 Author Posted December 13, 2011 I'm pretty sure that's the float-n-fly rod. I've never held it, but I personally wouldn't use that rod for anything other than its intended purpose. No the float-n-fly rod is the SMR1140s-ff it's 114" long(9'6")....the cool thing with Loomis is the first set of #'s is the length of the rod and the last # is the power (it's a 0 power or ultralight). Also with the smallmouth rods the first letter is either s (for spinning) or c for (casting) after the hyphen they state the use. The "sp" ending on the 913 is for soft plastics. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted December 13, 2011 Super User Posted December 13, 2011 Unless I was dragging at some relatively fast speeds, or soaking live bait like softshells, I wouldn't need anything closely resembling that rod. For plastics that are set up weedless, I like a fast to X-fast taper, where the blank transitions from tip to fish moving power quick. With heavy jigheads, like 3/4 tube jigs, I do like a moderate action rod, but anything over 7' just gets in the way, and often puts my bait outside the narrow beam cone on my graph. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 I bought this exact rod for fishing Lake St Clair. Probably had a lot to do with its development. Anyway, At first I wasn't much on it but after fishing with it a lot it is my go to spinning rod. Around here (MO) I fish mostly shaky heads, 5" senkos texas rigged, drop shot a little, small jigs, tubes, and some other smaller finesse baits. I have a 7'1" 752 Glx I rarely use anymore. The control and castability of this rod is excellent for me. I fish some extremely clear water and that extra length really helps the cast distance. Fishing a senko is almost too easy. The length I feel gives me a lot more control over a shorter rod with less flex. Roadwarrior has fished with me while using this rod. I threw it almost all day at KY lake last year shaky heading. Quote
basscrusher Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 I did the math wrong in my head. Def not the float-n-fly. That said, still not my cup of tea. I'm with J Francho on this one. Fast or x-fast for plastics. And I really have no need for 7+ foot rods unless I'm Carolina rigging. My go-to plastics rods are a couple Legend Elites (6' med/fast and 6'8" med/xfast) and a Croix LTB (6'6" ML/fast). Those pretty much cover all my spinning needs for bass. Incidentally, i also have a Loomis smallmouth rod that I really don't use anymore (6'3" med/fast). The 6' Elite has usurped it's place in my arsenal. If that rod floats your boat though...go for it. It's all about maximizing the fun factor. That's why I often use a light action rod for bass in open water situations (non-tournament of course.) Quote
G_money Posted December 14, 2011 Author Posted December 14, 2011 I bought this exact rod for fishing Lake St Clair. Probably had a lot to do with its development. Anyway, At first I wasn't much on it but after fishing with it a lot it is my go to spinning rod. Around here (MO) I fish mostly shaky heads, 5" senkos texas rigged, drop shot a little, small jigs, tubes, and some other smaller finesse baits. I have a 7'1" 752 Glx I rarely use anymore. The control and castability of this rod is excellent for me. I fish some extremely clear water and that extra length really helps the cast distance. Fishing a senko is almost too easy. The length I feel gives me a lot more control over a shorter rod with less flex. Roadwarrior has fished with me while using this rod. I threw it almost all day at KY lake last year shaky heading. Interested in selling that 852 GLX senko rod...that is a very nice rod. I'm with you on rod length and action. I don't fish anything under 7ft and actually prefer 7'1"-7'4" for casting set ups. But for dragging tube jigs, pitching light jigs, and particularly sekos and shaky heads (especially shakyheading) I prefer a longer rod with more tip flex and power down deep. It allows me to control hard charging fish and steer them with the rod length. Plus you move a lot more line with a hookset on a long rod. Do you have any trouble getting a solid hookset when shakyheading or fishing weedless plastics/jigs? That was my only concern. But in my experience a softer long rod will still set the hook better than a short broom stick type rod. Thanks for your input...I was starting to wonder if anyone on the forum had used this rod. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 Na, not interested in selling it right now. I've never had any issues with any T rigs or Shaky heads with the grub or worm in the plastic. Small jigs work fine also. I do not use anything real big with the rod. Biggest lure is probably 3/8 oz. Quote
G_money Posted December 14, 2011 Author Posted December 14, 2011 Na, not interested in selling it right now. I've never had any issues with any T rigs or Shaky heads with the grub or worm in the plastic. Small jigs work fine also. I do not use anything real big with the rod. Biggest lure is probably 3/8 oz. Sounds perfect...sounds like we fish almost exactly the same style and if you like it that much for the stated purposes I think I will too. I was thinking or purchasing the 852 GLX spinning rod but usually only spend that much on my casting rods. Can't wait to get out and use the rod. Quote
G_money Posted December 14, 2011 Author Posted December 14, 2011 Actually just realized I clicked on your ad the other day and saved it to my favorites. I am a jig fishing junkie and would love to order some I'll give you a call later in the week or this weekend if the number is on the site. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 I dont list my number but I can pm it to you or email. Either way is good with me. If your style is similar I wouldnt mess with the GLX. Quote
G_money Posted December 15, 2011 Author Posted December 15, 2011 I dont list my number but I can pm it to you or email. Either way is good with me. If your style is similar I wouldnt mess with the GLX. Just curious are you only talking about GLX for spinning rods, this style of rods, or all rods in general? Because I have one custom and two casting GLX's and I love them....just curious. Shoot me an email sam150s@hotmail.com Quote
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