i've got a chance to pick one up from a buddy.  it is about 6 years old.

6'6" heavy.  i know it is shorter than what i would like but i can get it for $80.  is it worth it?

 

i've never had a GLoomis rod before and don't know much about them...except they are too high for me new..but i don't want to drop $80 if it is not worth it..

Personally I do not like that length, I prefer more a 7' in general.  I guess it depends on what you want to use it for?  From just your description, I guess I'd use it for heavy jigs in shallow water..maybe close quarter pitching/flipping.  Even then my preference would still be using a 7' rod.  Knowing Loomis the 4 power rod is usually more like a MH from other manufacturers (ratings), so in that length it could be a decent spinnerbait/topwater rod..possibly jerkbait.  Anyway, if you actually are intending to use it in your arsenal and it enhances your arsenal.  I say go for it.  If you just want your first G Loomis rod and experience the G Loomis brand, I'd go for at least the IMX level (going by general consensus). 

 

Please note though, I have never fished a GL3,..I have 1 GL2 and a few GLXs.

Personally I do not like that length, I prefer more a 7' in general.  I guess it depends on what you want to use it for?  From just your description, I guess I'd use it for heavy jigs in shallow water..maybe close quarter pitching/flipping.  Even then my preference would still be using a 7' rod.  Knowing Loomis the 4 power rod is usually more like a MH from other manufacturers (ratings), so in that length it could be a decent spinnerbait/topwater rod..possibly jerkbait.  Anyway, if you actually are intending to use it in your arsenal and it enhances your arsenal.  I say go for it.  If you just want your first G Loomis rod and experience the G Loomis brand, I'd go for at least the IMX level (going by general consensus). 

 

Please note though, I have never fished a GL3,..I have 1 GL2 and GLXs.

 

I think G. Loomis starts with the IMX Series. Below that there are better options.

Ok, what RW says is true ..... only to a certain point, if you are going to drop only $80 for a GL3 there is NO better option available for those same 80 bones, at 80 bucks it´s a steal.

I think that would a well spent $80

What Raul said...

Well since you ask....

I think if it's in very good cond..? Yes ..not so good... Maybe pass

Rod is 6 years...old .. As far as length I have seen

Many many times where that 6'6" to 6'9" range was/ is exactly what I needed

Good luck!

Hope you enjoy ur loomis!

I own a MBR784, mine is an IMX, but I feel it´s perfect in length, power and action for my everyday fishing, I fish, in practical terms, almost everything with it ( with the exception of cranks ).

sounds like i need to get it...

now....of course...i need a reel to put on it.....

sounds like i need to get it...

now....of course...i need a reel to put on it.....

Isn't that the best! Can't have one without the other. Well I guess you could, but that's not doing anyone any good.

A Lew's tourney pro sounds nice but what do I know about G Loomis I fish St Croix lol

Tight lines

Andrew