Mine is a loomis 783c

Loomis 843C

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike

4 hours ago, Bandersnatch said:

Mine is a loomis 783c

 

Also, one of my favorites. I have the older GLX version. I have it paired with a Chronarch 51e. Fun combo. 

 

I also like the Loomis NRX+ 803S and 803C GLX.  I also like the NRX+ 904C and the 894C when I am sitting on my kayak. The longer length of these rods allows me to side cast or roll cast off of the side of kayak. It took me a minute to figure this out and it's still a work in process but when I can angle my kayak just right, it's successful. 

I'll let you know whenever I figure it out. 

Right now im using the Lavante perfect pitch.  It’s alright 

1st gen Steez Skyray 

1 hour ago, HawkeyeSmallie said:

I'll let you know whenever I figure it out. 

This is where I'm at too! 😁 Don't know that I've got it down enough to have a favorite. Currently it is whichever one I happen to get lucky with at the moment.

 

Much better skipping with a spinning rig but working on it!! There was a video Andy Montgomery did for a show where he said if you get a good skip and slip it in under where you want,... it just feels like a win!! That's about where I'm at!!  😁

4 hours ago, FrnkNsteen said:

This is where I'm at too! 😁 Don't know that I've got it down enough to have a favorite. Currently it is whichever one I happen to get lucky with at the moment.

 

Much better skipping with a spinning rig but working on it!! There was a video Andy Montgomery did for a show where he said if you get a good skip and slip it in under where you want,... it just feels like a win!! That's about where I'm at!!  😁

Pick up a loomis 783c, a daiwa alphas sv tw, shallow spool version is even better and tie on a 6 inch whacky rigged senko. You’ll be a skipping machine 

12 hours ago, Bandersnatch said:

Pick up a loomis 783c, a daiwa alphas sv tw, shallow spool version is even better and tie on a 6 inch whacky rigged senko. You’ll be a skipping machine 

I've got a GLX 783c MBR that I had a Alphas SV on tossing Fat Ikas. I didn't really like the feel of the Alphas on that reel seat for some reason. I currently have a '18 Bantam MGL on there now throwing a Minimax bladed jig and I REALLY like that setup.

 

I currently have the Alphas on a 6'10 Bird Dog rod they recommended for jerkbaits. Bird Dog is a local startup rod company here in southern Indiana. I kind of liked the feel of this rod.

 

The Alphas feels good on there and the rod has a fairly soft tip that transitions pretty quick to a nice back bone. I'll try that from your suggestion. I've heard the Alphas does great for skipping. I had been using Tatula SV's on a Daiwa "Andy Montgomery" skipping rod I bought on here from A-Jay and a Zodias rod I have

Kistler Magnesium TS.

Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier 5'6" pistol grip medium/fast paired with Zebco Omega Pro.

Good Fishing 

After struggling for years, I finally feel like I can skip with pretty much any rod, as long as it has a Daiwa SV reel on it (Tatula and Zillion both work). 

Whatever one is in my hand at the time I need to skip...