Hey guys I’m looking to pick up a new jig rod, I had a gloomis imx pro 854 but I just sold it and looking to pick up a high end rod, what do you guys recommend? 

If you like loomis buy another one. 

I know a lot of guys like to mix and match their rod choices, not being overly loyal to any particular brand.  Me.......I find there is too much variation between brands to know that I'm getting when I can't lay my hands on it prior. One brands MH may be another brands H, or another brands M......same with action.  
Once I find what I like I stick with that brand.  That way I know what I'm getting. 

I don't own a Loomis but if you like it why change.

Demo GLX‘S can be had for just over 300.00 and Conquest just over 400.00.  It is hard to beat the overall performance on top shelf Loomis rods.

 

55 minutes ago, NHBull said:

Demo GLX‘S can be had for just over 300.00 and Conquest just over 400.00.  It is hard to beat the overall performance on top shelf Loomis rods.

 

I haven't seen any available.. I was kinda looking around at them too. But I can't ever find the rods I want available.  

we are coming on the time of year where some major retailers sell their demos and exchangers.  Many time a phone call yields better results and searching alone

2 hours ago, NHBull said:

we are coming on the time of year where some major retailers sell their demos and exchangers.  Many time a phone call yields better results and searching alone

Thanks, if I get some time I'll call some of the places and see when they expect to have more... I wouldn't mind upgrading a rod or two to loomis or something.. I have a couple mega bass I'm looking at too.  Will probably have an overhaul by start of next spring.  Probably be a good mix of Dobyns, loomis, megabass and daiwa a d maybe some of my existing powell rods.. I dont know, will probably selling rods in december  Will start with rods first.  And will sprinkle in new reels as I can.    I'm super impressed with my new zillion tw sv.  

Like lots of other guys, I won't buy a rod without touching it.  There is a tackle shop in San Francisco - Hi's Tackle Box - which advertises itself as a boutique tackle shop.   The guys who run the website Tackle Tour, speak highly of it from time to time.  I'd go look there for a high end jig rod.  You're inPleasanton California  and that isn't that far from San Francisco.  When the guys on Tackletour mention that tackle shop, they are never talking about low end or mid-range gear, generally high end, "enthusiast" level stuff.

Sportsman outfitters has 20% off dobyns rods with code dobyns20 

Thank you guy for your input, I was wondering has anyone handled a nrx 854C? I think that’s where I’m heading to for my next jig rod. 

I’d give the Shimano Poison Adrena a go. All accounts it’s an amazing rod 

Fishermens Wharehouse is 30 minutes from Pleasanton in Manteca open to the public and carries all brands to touch and feel.

Tom

On 9/5/2020 at 9:39 AM, WRB said:

Fishermens Wharehouse is 30 minutes from Pleasanton in Manteca open to the public and carries all brands to touch and feel.

Tom

That’s a good  idea but they don’t have any gloomis rods, I checked and they don’t hold them. 

1 hour ago, Pleasantonbassin’ said:

That’s a good  idea but they don’t have any gloomis rods, I checked and they don’t hold them. 

So you're just looking at gloomis then? 

Ark Reinforcer. Extremely sensitive, light, all high components and a lifetime warranty. 

On 9/7/2020 at 5:09 PM, NorthernBasser said:

So you're just looking at gloomis then? 

yes i am but im open to new brands as well