shogun

This is a great thread. I actually just moved from a Berkeley lightning rod, which is a decent rod for the price tag, to a gloomis imx. I contemplated for a very long time on stopping 'midway' with something like a fenwick or bps extreme, but decided that I would EVENTUALLY move up to something like a gloomis anyway. So I decided to go ahead and make the big jump now rather than later. Like others have mentioned, I don't think it will necessarily help you catch significantly more fish, but it does make the entire fishing experience much better. Also I don't know about you, but I'm a bit of a gear head when it comes to hobbies like fishing - I like to own nice quality equipment that I know will last me for a very long time and make no regrets later. So I say it's worth it. Good luck!

Hi - looking for feedback on everyone's favorite travel set, can be telescopic or 3/4/5 piece, and spinning set. I am going to Kauai in September and looking to do some go for some peacock bass. I've heard good things about the travel rod from bps, but looking for something other than that particular rod.

Hi - I am comparing a Gloomis IMX between a Fenwick HMG series rod. Both are 6' spinning rods, MH action. The Gloomis model is SJR723S and goes for $220, and Fenwick model is GS60MH, and goes for $100. I picked up both rods in the store, and they feel equally good to me. I plan to use to rod as my primary rod for all different types of bass fishing. Question is, does the cost delta on the Gloomis really justify itself? The Fenwick really feels great, but I know many who swear by Gloomis rods over all others. Looking for honest opinions for folks who have used both rods - the IMX from Gloomis and HMG from Fenwick. Thanks!