GOOCHY Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 I think the OP is butthurt because he saw a guy wearing a Loomis shirt fishing a Shakespeare rod and outfishing him. Lookin' good, using cheap gear, and outfishing the OP? It pushed him over the edge into the abyss.
TourPT Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 Where is it written that someone of who likes and uses Loomis rods can't use other gear? I don't own one St. Croix rod however my buddy bought two of there rods a few months back and got two free sweatshirts and gave me one. It's a nice sweat shirt but from what you’re saying, since I fish Loomis mostly I should not wear the sweatshirt he gave me. LOL Also of note, I am a Loomis fan however I don’t care for there frog rods so I guess I better either stop frog fishing or waste my money and force myself to fish with a Loomis frog rod for lord knows us Loomis fans are not allowed to use other brands. LOL
John G Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 I was wearing a Stihl camo hat this morning but I was using an Echo backpack blower. LOL Their rods may be overpriced but I like the way they, look, feel and fish and I I figure that I am on this Earth just a very short while so I might as well be happy with my rods while I am here.
fadetoblack21 Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 Guess I should throw away this Bush beer sitting in front of me since I am wearing a Budweiser hat. . .
TourPT Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 Guess I should throw away this Bush beer sitting in front of me since I am wearing a Budweiser hat. . . Actually Bud is better, throw it away! LOL
Super User SirSnookalot Posted March 31, 2012 Super User Posted March 31, 2012 I don't own a Loomis rod, but I like the logo, ...........Big deal I don't fish Loomis, I still catch great fish. I wear Guy Harvey.
mikesjet Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 If you see me out on the lake you will see me wearing a loomis hat also. I don't own a single casting or spinning rod from them, so you won't see them in my boat. However, I own 2 of their flyrods, and also own a few other high end flyrods.
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted March 31, 2012 Super User Posted March 31, 2012 Guess I should throw away this Bush beer sitting in front of me since I am wearing a Budweiser hat. . . Please, sir. You're insult to Budweiser is unexcuseable.
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted March 31, 2012 Super User Posted March 31, 2012 Does this thread mean I can't wear a Dolphin's jersey to a Bill's game in Buffalo?
Super User SoFlaBassAddict Posted March 31, 2012 Super User Posted March 31, 2012 Does this thread mean I can't wear a Dolphin's jersey to a Bill's game in Buffalo? I don't even wear Phins jerseys down here in Miami anymore....... 2
Super User Alpster Posted March 31, 2012 Super User Posted March 31, 2012 When the New "Super WalMart" opened in my town and the little dinky Walmart moved all their stuff to the new store they tried to sell everything they didn't want to move. They had a rack of Ranger, Gamakastsu, and Rapala baseball caps that were usually $8 bucks apiece marked down to 50 cents. I bought all they had as I go through them pretty fast. I have fished in a couple of Ranger boats, but I can't afford to own one. I wear the hats proudly. Not a poser, just love them free hats. FWIW I have a half dozen G. Loomis rods, but no hats or stickers. I must be doing it wrong. Oh well..... Ronnie
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted March 31, 2012 Global Moderator Posted March 31, 2012 I think the skeleton fish and the "Fear no Fish" slogan is cool. I don't own and Loomis rods, can't afford to since I only fish for fun, but I would wear one of their shirts. I could get what you're saying if someone has hats, stickers, jerseys, shirts, says how much they love Loomis rods, but fishes a different brand. Otherwise it's their money and if they want to wear Loomis gear that's their call. I like fishing gear, including clothes and decals, even brands I don't use. It's supporting our sport in general, so I'm for it.
Super User NorcalBassin Posted March 31, 2012 Super User Posted March 31, 2012 Doesn't bother me to see the shirts, hats, and stickers on non-users despite personally having a few Loomis rods of my own (and a sticker on my truck!). However, I do judge myself a little more harshly and recently decided to keep my DX 743 so I could still wear my Dobyns shirt that I really like (seriously, no joke... was thinking of selling it to help pay for another NRX).
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted March 31, 2012 Super User Posted March 31, 2012 I guess I'm the opposite. I don't wear advertising, except for the Rage Tail hat I got from Big O at the Pickwick Road Trip. I do fish his products. I don't wear it because I got it free. I wear it because I respect the man, and not just his willingness to get down on our level, but that he actually enjoys getting down and dirty with the weekend warriors and recreational fishermen. Other than that, I don't advertise for anyone. A lot of folks buy particular brands of clothing with the brand boldly embroidered, silk screened or by any other method plastered all over them. I don't let dealers put their stickers on my vehicles. The exception being when they provide good service and go out of their way to accomodate me, I will let them put license plate frames with their name on my vehicle. I'm not into decals on my vehicle proclaiming I've been to DisneyWorld, the Grand Canyon, or any other notable tourist destination. But that's me. Some folks wear clothing to impress others whether or not they actually use the products. I don't care if someone wears Steez apparel and fishes with a Popeil Pocket fisherman. If they are posers, it's their problem. I couldn't give a hoot about them seeking status through clothing. I have bigger fish to fry, scratch fry, change to catch. All I expect from others is some common courtesy while fishing. Maybe the closest some of these "posers" will get to a Loomis, or a Steez, or whatever, is an article of clothing bearing their name or logo. If it makes them happy, how does it hurt anyone? Hey Glenn, regarding the Nike swoosh, and wearing another brand of athletic shoes, maybe they play Nike golf balls, and/or Nike golf clubs. Nike is not your father's Nike any more. (stolen from Oldsmobile) 1
Super User slonezp Posted March 31, 2012 Super User Posted March 31, 2012 What'sa Loomis? I've been fishing almost 40 years, and just recently learned the fish skeleton was their logo. Guess I should start using rods that catch malnourished fish.
scrutch Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 Tom, I think 60 minutes might have an opening for an op ed piece. I see a striking resemblance to one fine writer named Mr. Rooney... may he rest in peace. Nice post. NorcalBassin...that DX 743 is a terrible rod! I think you should sell it right away, they're not worth much. Do you take PayPal?
Tony Monticelli Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 person decked out in all orvis gear, with rod and reel to match LOL just out there to live that fly fishing dream without any questions in the mind except...............what that? "a tippit" whats a tippit?
Super User tomustang Posted April 1, 2012 Author Super User Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) You shouldn't be surprised by all the negative responses. Only thing I'm surprised about is that Loomis clothing is trendy in fishing. Sorry but the truth is still there, that a logo also holds the meaning of advertizing. I'm not like the rest of mainstream america where I offend easily, seems like you're the biggest person taking offense in here. I think the OP is butthurt because he saw a guy wearing a Loomis shirt fishing a Shakespeare rod and outfishing him. Lookin' good, using cheap gear, and outfishing the OP? It pushed him over the edge into the abyss. Ah yes you know me so well. I think the skeleton fish and the "Fear no Fish" slogan is cool. When I started out I seen the logo around and thought it looked cool too, but when you're representing a company but can't show it off it doesn't help me look more into them. I guess I'm the opposite. I don't wear advertising, except for the Rage Tail hat I got from Big O at the Pickwick Road Trip. I do fish his products. I don't wear it because I got it free. I wear it because I respect the man, and not just his willingness to get down on our level, but that he actually enjoys getting down and dirty with the weekend warriors and recreational fishermen. Other than that, I don't advertise for anyone. A lot of folks buy particular brands of clothing with the brand boldly embroidered, silk screened or by any other method plastered all over them. I don't let dealers put their stickers on my vehicles. The exception being when they provide good service and go out of their way to accomodate me, I will let them put license plate frames with their name on my vehicle. I'm not into decals on my vehicle proclaiming I've been to DisneyWorld, the Grand Canyon, or any other notable tourist destination. But that's me. Some folks wear clothing to impress others whether or not they actually use the products. I don't care if someone wears Steez apparel and fishes with a Popeil Pocket fisherman. If they are posers, it's their problem. I couldn't give a hoot about them seeking status through clothing. I have bigger fish to fry, scratch fry, change to catch. All I expect from others is some common courtesy while fishing. Maybe the closest some of these "posers" will get to a Loomis, or a Steez, or whatever, is an article of clothing bearing their name or logo. If it makes them happy, how does it hurt anyone? Hey Glenn, regarding the Nike swoosh, and wearing another brand of athletic shoes, maybe they play Nike golf balls, and/or Nike golf clubs. Nike is not your father's Nike any more. (stolen from Oldsmobile) I'm the same way, and would do the same. I'm proud to use his rage and whenever people ask what I'm using to bring those fish in I don't have a problem telling them, heck I will even name the closest stores where they can get them. I didn't think there would be some people that grumble over a simple conversation. Edited April 1, 2012 by Glenn Violation of forum conduct rules.
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted April 1, 2012 Super User Posted April 1, 2012 person decked out in all orvis gear, with rod and reel to match LOL just out there to live that fly fishing dream without any questions in the mind except...............what that? "a tippit" whats a tippit? person decked out in all orvis gear, with rod and reel to match LOL just out there to live that fly fishing dream without any questions in the mind except...............what that? "a tippit" whats a tippit? A tippit? Isn't that used in ice fishing? Oooops, my mistake, that's a tip up.
Super User roadwarrior Posted April 1, 2012 Super User Posted April 1, 2012 Ridiculous... Goodnight Irene. -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior Global Moderator
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