Ok so lets try this one out for size, Rods which ones and why

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Permalink Reply by Chad Camping on March 10, 2009 at 7:58am

I've got to go with Ron on the GLX flippin stick. Best rod I've ever had in my hand. You can flip and pitch all day long with no fatigue, yet has the power to rip there jaws off.

Permalink Reply by Ronald Hobbs, Jr. on March 10, 2009 at 8:31am

Chris I agree with you on the GL2 I have a 6 footer in the light power. I use for drop shotting in shallow water it is a bit slower of an action so that those little hooks won't rip out! I don't own any of there drop shot rods but I use a 6'6" imx in the 2 power for most 6# test drop shotting. I have two of these I started using them before the dsr came out and I just like them better. Deep water drop shotting I usually go with there bronzeback series GLX. It is very sensitive and hase it little bit more oomph to get it done.

Chris B said:

I'm the kind of guy that buys whats on sale, or what he wins in a raffle haha. But for me, Loomis hands down. I have Loomis, Quantum, Lamiglas, 1 Okuma, and 2 Ordella's that I LOVE. Its a shame that Ordella went out of business, their dropshot rod is awesome. I've had a few Loomis break on me, but thats what the great warranty is for. You have to pay some money to get a replacement, but it always comes fast and when the rods cost what they cost, its not bad. I have never tryed Kistler but I've heard good things.

I think the rod I've caught the most fish on is either a GL2 6'6 spinning or my DSR drop shot rod, so I have a Loomis in my hand quite often.

Permalink Reply by BigBass Dez on March 10, 2009 at 9:21am

Well im not origanly from washinton and with that being said , I had never heard of lamiglas rods untill i got here . I use AllStar Rods , i have a total of six .. These rods are really popular in southern states . The blanks are really strong , sensitivity is good , the price is not bad and they are light .. But i find myself slowy transitioning too either Lami's or loomis . I now have 4 lami's , two for dropshoting , one for football heads and one for my spinnerbaits..I have two loomis , one for a worm and one for flipping and pitching . I still have and currenty use three of my AllStars for all my hard baits (crank,jerk,rattletrap)..

I must say those lami's have been very good to me , and if an angler couldn't afford a loomis i would point him in the direction of a lami any day .. This is a great thread because i get an oppertunity to hear product reviews from other tourney anglers . I have never owned a powell, or rogue but i can cleary gather that they are good rods hands down .. Thanks for the insight guys !!

DEZ

Permalink Reply by Richie Lambert on March 10, 2009 at 9:32am

well when you don’t have a job and have to work with a budget you go with what you can get I don’t particularly like Loomis any way it is a lamiglass blank with the name G Lommis on it. all your doing is paying for the name

Ronald Hobbs, Jr. said:

Loomis by far over all the other brands. Loomis doesn't have to remove cork on the handles to make them light they just are. Hey Richie you must have never tried a loomis glx flipping stick, they are the best on the market, PERIOD. As a matter of fact I know a guy (won't mention any names) that is sponsored by a reputable rod company but still uses the GLX. I am telling you I just get all excited talking about it. It Is That GOOD. Oh Jon you haven't even tried their new GLX Spinnerbait rod, I used one down at Falcon Lake my god accurate casting and probably could pull a plow horse backwards!
Loomis has a rod for anything and everything they are the best.

LOOMIS TILL I DIE!!!

Permalink Reply by S Hwang on March 10, 2009 at 11:47am

Whatever Don and Rob can wrap up for me! Its not the most expensive or the best components but that Rainshadow 967 has been doing it all for me (as far as the heavy junk). Turns out my most expensive sticks are the ones Ive been using the least lately...

Permalink Reply by Ken Day on March 10, 2009 at 3:39pm

I like my Loomis rods for drop shoting and crank baits, I just got last fall the new 7,6 Med Hvy for lipless crank baits I can throw a lucky craft about 100 yards (maybe less) but it seems to fly I matched it with a Revo reel. But my luckyest rod is a 7' Berkly rod that I won at a Northwest Bass tournament. I use it for shacky heads baits and have creat success with it.

Permalink Reply by David Parnicky on March 10, 2009 at 5:12pm

OK..So this isn't going to be a popular answer for this thread as I haven't spent the big $$$ on a rod yet. I have used the Premier Spinning and Casting rods by St. Croix for years. They are very affordable (90 bucksish) and have fit almost all of my bass fishing needs for the most part. They aren't super light and or sensitive but do have a good solid feel, are durable, and are above average in sensitivity. Also, St. Croix has released a Mojo Bass series in the same price range that looks interesting. I hope to try some Loomis's someday...they sound amazing! I am on the market for an extra heavy swimbait pole though, currently looking at the Shimano Crucial which is I think $150. Anyone else have any ideas for a good swimbait rod for 8-12" baits that is $250 or less?

Permalink Reply by Chad Simon on March 10, 2009 at 6:34pm

I don't know why but I've allways gone a little skimpy on rods; however I have many high end reels. I own/ have owned Quantum, Shimano, Lamiglass, South Bend, Tica, Bass Pro, Berkley, St. Croix, Diawa, Fenwick, Allstar, and many other cheapies. I'm done with lamiglass, as I've had nothing but problems with all 4 I own. I really like my bass pro rods the best especially the Woo Daves line. The best bargain rod is Tica hands down. They also make all of Bass Pro's rods. I recently bought my first St. Croix, and I like it as well. My father has 2 Loomis rods, and let's just say I finally talked my wife into getting one for fathers day, and I'm estatic!!!

Permalink Reply by Keith Brooks on March 10, 2009 at 8:01pm

The majority of my rods are Allstars that are pushin ten years old. Only way to break them is to hook them under a cleat... They are a touch heavy but have a great feel. I LOVE my Shimano Crucial DS, and recently picked up a BPS Woo Daves Extreme and it seems great but we'll see how it lasts through the season. I only own one Loomis GL2, I like it but fishin on a budget makes owning many more unlikely... Bottom line I think is fish the best quality you can afford or justify.

Permalink Reply by Marc Marcantonio on March 10, 2009 at 9:23pm

OK, I'm calling you guys out who say that all the manufacturers compare themselves to Loomis. Show me where Lamiglas has EVER compared themselves to Loomis. I word I heard is that Loomis got its start after learning how to build rods from Lamiglas.

I would wager that I own more fishing rods AND Brands than probably anyone here. I still own two of the first ever produced Skyline Graphite rods who were the guys that invented graphite fishing rods. I own the first produced Boron rods, and I even own the first produced Shakespeare Presidential Series spiral wrapped fiberglass rods, and a Roddy (one of the first glass flyrods). I also own all of the brands mentioned so far in this thread except the Fetha Styx (no particular reason), plus many more from Orvis to Sage. I have built many rods over the years myself, and I own custom rods built by others. Out of this group probably only Ron knows how many Lamiglas rods that I own, and yes, I am sponsored by Lamiglas. Suffice it to say that I have a Garage and two boats full of Lamiglas rods.

So now you are expecting me to say that I must feel this all qualifies me to be an "expert" and my opinion has more weight than others...well, it doesn't and it isn't. All this proves is that some people become passionate about their fishing rods as women do about shoes and handbags!

Fishing is all about pleasure. Fishing rods are an extension of that pleasure, and when you find a rod that you can afford and it helps you to catch and land fish, then I would say that rod is a great choice!

Fact is, there are so many quality rods on the market now that we all have choices like never before. You can buy rods at any price point, and for any specific job.

You can claim all you want about who builds the best rod, but it still is subjective and the angler is still the person that puts the fish in the boat, not the rod. The rod just determines how much pleasure you gain in the process. However, I should point out that the Bassmaster Classic Champion fishes with guess what? Lamiglas. And for you crankbait guys, ask Skeet who makes the best crankbait rod? Actually, I contend that the best made crankbait rod is no longer on the market...but it was a Lamiglas S Glass (SPC 703) and I still own four, and I keep them under lock and key so don't get any ideas...

Now you might feel confident in saying that brand USA is better than brand China, and you can cite many good reasons like quality control, consistency and so forth, and those are good arguments. But they are meaningless if you can only afford $60 for a dropshot rod. How does the "best" rod on the market work for you and make fishing enjoyable if you can't afford it?

So with that said, spend as much money as makes you happy...but in my opinion there is not a better made rod than Lamiglas, just more expensive ones and less expensive ones.

Lamiglas has more model choices at affordable prices than any other brand I'm aware of, and the vast majority are made in the USA (all but the Competitor Series rods that Lamiglas designs but has made overseas to keep the price low) to strict quality control standards and come with a lifetime warranty.

If you are giving away fishing rods, I would be happy with many brands out there, but I don't think anyone is giving them away. Therefor I will buy what I can afford, serves my needs, and helps me to enjoy my fishing.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

ciao,
Marc

Permalink Reply by Willie Parsons on March 10, 2009 at 10:17pm

What, no UGLY sticks? Where is Floyd I bet he uses them to fill his sack...

Permalink Reply by Ronald Hobbs, Jr. on March 10, 2009 at 10:35pm

Richie you are very true on you have to get what you can afford. I won't dispute that at all, but I will have to call b.s. on the loomis is nothing but a lamiglass with a sticker.

Yes, Gary Loomis use to work for lamiglas, and when lamiglas did not want to upgrade and use the new graphite materials that were available (mostly used for airplanes) boeing was using at the time. Gary then went ahead and started his own company using those new graphite fibers. He was willing to experimant, test and modify and come up with new ways of making fishing rods better, lighter and stronger.
It wasn't up until the last 5 years that lamiglas has actually started to catch up in rod technologies.

It's all right if you did not know this or haven't visited either one of their factories, or don't even know anything of the graphite fibers and scrim material used in the rods, I think if you did you wouldn't make such a hasty comment.

I guess everyone is entitled to there opinion.
Sorry you kind of just hit a nerve.


Richie Lambert said:

well when you don’t have a job and have to work with a budget you go with what you can get I don’t particularly like Loomis any way it is a lamiglass blank with the name G Lommis on it. all your doing is paying for the name

Ronald Hobbs, Jr. said:

Loomis by far over all the other brands. Loomis doesn't have to remove cork on the handles to make them light they just are. Hey Richie you must have never tried a loomis glx flipping stick, they are the best on the market, PERIOD. As a matter of fact I know a guy (won't mention any names) that is sponsored by a reputable rod company but still uses the GLX. I am telling you I just get all excited talking about it. It Is That GOOD. Oh Jon you haven't even tried their new GLX Spinnerbait rod, I used one down at Falcon Lake my god accurate casting and probably could pull a plow horse backwards!
Loomis has a rod for anything and everything they are the best.

LOOMIS TILL I DIE!!!

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