Members kre11 Posted August 20, 2010 Members Posted August 20, 2010 It is a sweet looking rod. Tyler with your comment about it making "sounds", I can see in the future that we'll have rods so sophisticated that they'll be able to tell, based on the type of vibration, wiggle, bottom firmness, etc, what it is that your lure is encountering. They'll have little speakers built into the butt (with volume control of course) that will announce to you what it is, such as "Rock", "Log", "Mud", or, of course what we would all want to hear, "FISH ON!". The really good rods of the future will be able to tell you what species of fish it is and how big. Seems like lately when fishing soft plastics, mine would be screaming "BLUEGILL" on every single cast! I wonder how long the speakers would last? Anyway, I went up to bass pro and handled one of these, and sure enough, almost walked out with it. I really like the low profile guides it had. Loomis also launched this series rod in a fly rod as well. I would love to pick up an 8 weight for bones in the salt. It is funny, but I will consider a top of the line fly-rod for this price a bargain, but think it is an outrage that a bass rod costs this much.
Members Tyler Posted August 20, 2010 Author Members Posted August 20, 2010 KRE11: yep they are very nice. Caught this guy Thursday on it. Tyler- 2015 Phoenix 920, 250 Pro XS, HDS 12, 2 HDS 9', Dual Powerpole Pro Series II, Thanks to McCallister Marine, Powerpole, Lew's, Penmac, Denali Rods, Phoenix, BassCraft Crankbaits, Best Discount Mufflers & Brakes, Pro-Guide AGM/Battery Outfitters & Mercury Marine.
Members kre11 Posted August 21, 2010 Members Posted August 21, 2010 KRE11: yep they are very nice. Caught this guy Thursday on it. Very Nice! Before I would have said you must know what you are doing, now I wonder how much is your ability and how much credit is due to the rod! Good work, just remember to leave a few for the rest of us!!! Keep it up!
Members Tyler Posted August 25, 2010 Author Members Posted August 25, 2010 Well i have tried 17 lb XPS Floro and 12 lb. Casts great with both. Very smooth and accurate as well. I am running a Abu STX Baitcaster. Tyler- 2015 Phoenix 920, 250 Pro XS, HDS 12, 2 HDS 9', Dual Powerpole Pro Series II, Thanks to McCallister Marine, Powerpole, Lew's, Penmac, Denali Rods, Phoenix, BassCraft Crankbaits, Best Discount Mufflers & Brakes, Pro-Guide AGM/Battery Outfitters & Mercury Marine.
steveearle Posted October 20, 2010 Posted October 20, 2010 Not to be overlooked, for those not familiar, that 853 is an awesome all around jig/worm rod, no matter the model..Kind of in between a MH and a Heavy with the extra fast rating....I have had 3 of the GLXs and they are sweet. Make it in a Mossyback also....
Members Tyler Posted October 20, 2010 Author Members Posted October 20, 2010 There are several anglers who own a few of the GLX's and say they can feel a better difference when comparing the GLX to the NRX. All i can say is i hope they don't sell a lot of NRX rods "sorry G-Loomis". If most anglers dont have em' then i might actually have the advantage when it comes to feeling the picky ones. I love my rod and the more i use it the more i am glad i spent the $. Tyler- 2015 Phoenix 920, 250 Pro XS, HDS 12, 2 HDS 9', Dual Powerpole Pro Series II, Thanks to McCallister Marine, Powerpole, Lew's, Penmac, Denali Rods, Phoenix, BassCraft Crankbaits, Best Discount Mufflers & Brakes, Pro-Guide AGM/Battery Outfitters & Mercury Marine.
Members East Coast Raised Posted November 16, 2010 Members Posted November 16, 2010 Let me start by saying Tackle Warehouse delivered as promised my new G Loomis NRX 873C CRR 7'3" in two days for only $5 extra shipping. I guess like any assembly line, lemons do happen, reading online about some peoples issues, mine arrived sight unseen in perfect condition. No blemishes, bubbles in the varnish or handle problems, unlike like previous IMX rods by G Loomis this one is straight as an arrow and has loads of guides -11 + tip top. They are noisy too but you get used to it. I have always liked G Loomis and own many IMX fly rods but afters years of buying blanks on line and receiving more than half of all my order with curved, bent blanks, however you want to call it, very few straight without curvature issues I stopped buying them. I can't say that it feels lighter then GLX because if they are I couldn't tell by holding them side by side, so if they are lighter the actual difference is moot. Sensitivity - now your talking because without a doubt they are the most sensitive rods I have ever fished with. I fished with a guide and friend over the last couple of days and blew them away. I have more then doubled my catch rate, compared to what I have always done in the past. My guide said look at Lonnie, he out fishing us now since he bought that new rod, I might have to go to the bank and open a second mortgage to buy a rod now after seeing him fish with his (True story). Bottom line if you value quality and take your fishing seriously as I do this new rod by G Loomis will help you put more fish in the boat and a smile on your face, absolutely priceless! I matched a Shimano Calais 201 DC reel with this rod and it's a great combination.
Members Tyler Posted November 16, 2010 Author Members Posted November 16, 2010 I agree.. 100% Tyler- 2015 Phoenix 920, 250 Pro XS, HDS 12, 2 HDS 9', Dual Powerpole Pro Series II, Thanks to McCallister Marine, Powerpole, Lew's, Penmac, Denali Rods, Phoenix, BassCraft Crankbaits, Best Discount Mufflers & Brakes, Pro-Guide AGM/Battery Outfitters & Mercury Marine.
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