Anyone see these yet? E6X.....going for $179.99

Hootie

Nope, been hearing about them a bit, but have not seen or held one. I am curious though...

Just got the new issue of Bassmaster magazine. They have an add and a picture.

Hootie

I didn't see it on the GLoomis site, idk... Is it a American made blank? Any specs off your add.?

All it says is "hand crafted in Woodland Washington". Multi taper technology. Oh...and those prices "start" at $179.99. Full page ad featuring the one and only, "Mark Zona".

Hootie

Oh, mark zoned-out, huh? Lol, I will stay on the look out for more info myself, hopefully someone has the goods.. Maybe

Available on Feb 20 at afl gloomis superstore.

There's a couple of photos floating around of them and a lengthy thread on a tackle-focused site...

Hopefully its better than the gl2

A little trivia.......https://trademarks.justia.com/owners/g-loomis-inc-2470437/

A little more.....http://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/mfg/gloomis/e6x-rods-featured.html

There getting closer to $100! For now I'll day dream.

Just got Email alert from AL.. Taking preorders, appears to be a nice looking stix, w/ loomis styled cork handles, which I like better than all other production rods. No ML sticks though, lol, I'm going to call and try and reach Brian, and see if I can nail down the guide train a bit more, I keep dropping calls...

I might need to pick one up.

Just got Email alert from AL.. Taking preorders, appears to be a nice looking stix, w/ loomis styled cork handles, which I like better than all other production rods. No ML sticks though, lol, I'm going to call and try and reach Brian, and see if I can nail down the guide train a bit more, I keep dropping calls...

Standard Fuji aluminum oxide, from what I've gathered. Good looking sticks, though I'd like to have seen micro alconites to shed some weight in the tip.

Just got Email alert from AL.. Taking preorders, appears to be a nice looking stix, w/ loomis styled cork handles, which I like better than all other production rods. No ML sticks though, lol, I'm going to call and try and reach Brian, and see if I can nail down the guide train a bit more, I keep dropping calls...

 

Just got the same email.

 

Hootie

This is less money than a GL2 which means the blank with feel dull and it will be heavy and whan I say heavy I mean in the same class the GL2 is in which is heavy for the price range.

At this price point, I wonder how it will compare to the Avid's?

This is less money than a GL2 which means the blank with feel dull and it will be heavy and whan I say heavy I mean in the same class the GL2 is in which is heavy for the price range.

 

 C'mon Mr. the Glass is Half Empty  . . . . Help a brother out

 

~ I'm trying to excited about this one -

 

 

A-Jay

This is less money than a GL2 which means the blank with feel dull and it will be heavy and whan I say heavy I mean in the same class the GL2 is in which is heavy for the price range.

 

 

How do you know that when the rod has not been released yet. Did you ever think that the blank might be something special in it's price range? I think G Loomis might be going after a segment of the market that they have not been overly successful in the past. Its a new product give it a chance before you poo poo it. 

How do you know that when the rod has not been released yet. Did you ever think that the blank might be something special in it's price range? I think G Loomis might be going after a segment of the market that they have not been overly successful in the past. Its a new product give it a chance before you poo poo it. 

 

I'm already eyeing up the 845 CBR, but I was hoping for a good rod in the GL2 and kind of was bummed out and they raised the price. I am keeping fingers crossed but I'm not getting hyped because I'm afraid of the let down.

Look at what they have done with the new reels introduced last year & this new year. They might just be on a roll. Gary from Tackle Trap seemed pretty happy with the MBR 903C he was testing. 

I'm interested in the 722 and 721? Glad to see them keeping short light action rods in the line up. Was looking for a 783 crankbait rod. Maybe in the future.

At this price point, I wonder how it will compare to the Avid's?

 

I am kind of curious about this as well.  If it is a step down from the GL2, then the Avid is still the best bang for the buck.

I'm slightly optimistic on them doing better this time around.