Just wondering if anyone here has any experience or opinions on these rods.

How do they compare, quality wise with other Loomis rods?

Hootie

Hellooo!

They're nice...I've used/owned many of them. They are Loomis' proprietary blend (bass blends) that they started after Shimano bought the company around the late 90's early 00's. They are essentially a blend of IMX and GL3 fibers. They are technique specific rods; the mossybacks are the jig and worm series rods. They feature an extra fast taper that makes them feel about 1/2 a power stouter (ie a 842 fishes about halfway between an mbr 842 and mbr 843 in the traditional Loomis rods). What they lack in modulus they make up for in the faster taper. I've found the mossyback jig and worm rods to feel more sensitive than a Mag bass (mbr) imx rod, but not a GLX. They feature Fuji alconite, the same as the IMX rods, the downside on these is Loomis uses the black framed ones, and the paint eventually wears off. Now if you really want a sensitive stick try one of the Jig and Worm GLX rods, they feature the same ex-fast action but are all GLX baby! and the new ones have the new hybrid guide system of fuji sic stripper guides the first 3 then recoil guides to cut down on weight...this is the same guide configuration I use on my custom rods. Hope this helps.

The only rod in that series I own is the SMR702C-TW and it is a great little stick. If you are looking for a Topwater Rod I would highly recommend it and do not be afraid of it's 5'10" length. Wether you are looking for that long cast or laying it up in tight quarters it will perform with no problems. Plenty of backbone as well, with no problem locking up with a larger fish. It is paired with a Calais DC7 and since I enjoy TW fishing I use it all the time.....

Thanks for all the info guys.

Hootie