The only Loomis-es I've ever fished is (are) the NRX 893 (I have/ had two of them). So forgive me if the questions sound naive.

 

Are the mag bass rods the do-it-all/ versatile models?

 

Regarding the specific rod, or any 3 power mag bass Loomis, I'd like to know;

 

what's the lightest bait the rod loads up well with?

action of the rod (slower than the JWR)?

 

Also, would the E6X be a good purchase for say $150 shipped?

 

 

Thanks guys (and girls).

I don't know anything about the E6X so my experience is based entirely on the Classic Mag Bass rods. The MBR782GLX, 783GLX, 842GLX, 843GLX and the 844GLX have earned a legendary status over the years as excellent bass rods that do a whole lot of things very well. In the 3 powers, I have the 783GLX and I have had the 843IMX and they load up very well with a 1/4oz bullet weight and a regular size soft plastic or a 1/4 jig and trailer. Lately, I have been using my 783GLX for throwing unweighted Super Flukes and it also a great rod for 5" Senko's The 783GLX and 843GLX also have a reputation as excellent 3/8oz spinnerbait rods. There are many other uses for these rods as I have only mentioned a few of them.

I my experience, the fast action of the 3 power Classic MBR's are a lot easier to cast than the ex fast BCR803C GLX or the ex fast NRX803C with the NRX803C being easier to cast than the BCR803C GLX.

783GLX and a Super Fluke this weekend.