Hi, so I have an 18 year old GL3 SJR 700 rod (5'10 mag light power) that the reel seat is basically broken on. 

 

I am looking for a replacement rod in the near future and I was looking at the IMX Pro SJR901S rod, it has similar specs and I think i will really like the extra length

I have a 1000 size shimano Nasci reel

 

I would use this rod for small crank baits and in line spinners. I know they make a 6 foot version (which may balance better with my 1000 size reel) but I have been getting longer rods as i have been upgrading over the last several years and love 7'5 and 7'6 rods. 

 

Any reviews on this particular model? ps pics of some tackleporn would be good too 

 

thanks

Remember the Epeditor warranty program!

4 hours ago, waymont said:

Remember the Epeditor warranty program!

 

Ya the reason i probably wont go that route is shipping the rod to them is a pain and also they will probably want to replace it with a GCX model etc.

 

I have my heart set on my next spinning rod to be the imx pro. I got the imx pro MBR903 last summer and it is so awesome. I can't wait to try a spinning model 

14 minutes ago, Hulkster said:

 

Ya the reason i probably wont go that route is shipping the rod to them is a pain and also they will probably want to replace it with a GCX model etc.

 

I have my heart set on my next spinning rod to be the imx pro. I got the imx pro MBR903 last summer and it is so awesome. I can't wait to try a spinning model 

They only require you send the label section of the rod. Just cut it off the rod, and ship in a padded envelope.

ah ok maybe thats an option i can explore. thanks

 

I have the IMX version of your rod and love it.  IIRC Loomis doesn't make anything close to it anymore, so if you love the blank, you might want to look at having the reel seat replaced.