61 replies to this topic

[deerhunter]

Are loomis rods overrated?

[Carrington]

i would say yes, havnt been pleased with mine.

[BrianinMD]

I have one, an IMX FSR904x. I am not overly impressed with it for the price. If I had my choice I would sell it and get another Dobyns, very impressed with the 2 Dobyns rods I have now.

[via]

i have a spinnerbait one and i like it alot. 

[WanderLust]

I have a BCR803 GLX and its easily the best rod I fished... EVER.

Rods that are in the same class are also awesome so it depends on your point of view.

[Bluebasser86]

I had one and didn't like it very much for how much I paid, could have bought a few St. Croix Mojos or a combo or two for the same price.

[senile1]

I don't think the GLX series is overrated.  I own an MBR844C and it is a sweet rod.  They may be a bit overpriced. 

[fathom]

depends on which loomis we're talking.

outside of the cbr series, am not a huge fan of the mossybacks, bronzebacks, gl2's and 3's or any of the other composite models...good rods, but there are a lot of good rods out there that can match their performance.

the glx models, however, are still gold standards...in my hands, still not beaten in terms of crispness, lightness, responsiveness and sensitivity.

can't speak to the nrx...yet.

[esoxangler]

I have several GL3's and I like them a lot, but do think they are a bit over priced. I think you can find as good or better (St. Croix Avids) for a bit less money.

[Dan-K]

Loomis is outdated and overrated. I have sold all my Loomis sticks and replaced them with Dobyns... I made a wise decision in my opinion.

[steezy]

The GLX series are tough to beat, I have 2 GLX's, they are worth every dollar, I just wish they were split grip and not cork so I'm going to try one of the new NRX and expect the same or better high quality rod.
-Steezy

[roadwarrior]

Hmm...

I have a few and like them a lot.

However, a well respected member, Bassin Blvd,
has stated that a NRX contrasts to a GLX as a
GLX compares to a 2 X 4!

Back on topic, G. Loomis is the standard by which
all other rods are judged. Loomis starts at IMX.
Below that series are better values in other brands.
I like St. Croix Avids and Legend Elite. Great rods
occasionally on sale for tremendous value. I like my
St. Croix, I love my G. Loomis.


8-)

[Bassn Blvd]

I have a BCR803 GLX and its easily the best rod I fished... EVER.

Rods that are in the same class are also awesome so it depends on your point of view.

What rods have you fished that are in the same class as GLX and NRX?  I don't know of too many other rods that are as good or better than the GLX and NRX series.

[Bassn Blvd]

Loomis rods are definitely not over rated.  I'm not sure if I understand what you mean by over rated.  The GLX and NRX series are every bit as lightweight and sensitive as advertised.  You can feel a bass fart from 20 feet away ;D. 

Now, I have never used any series under the IMX series so I can't say if they live up to their name, but from what I here, there are other brands that are as good or better than the GL2 and GL3. 

Do I think the GLX and NRX are over priced based on how they perform? No, but that's just me. 

[jeb2]

depends on which loomis we're talking.

I agree. I have a few GLX Loomis rods. Some are fantastic, like the BCR803's and MBR843. Very sensitive rods. But others, like my BCR804's, BCR852, CR722, not so much. I think there are a select few Loomis rods that are worth the money, but many that are not, at least compared to what else is available.