The other day I went the Bass Pro Shop in Springfield.  Well the monkey jumped on me and I bought a G. Loomis CBR 843.  I was wondering if anyone has one and what their opinions are.  I personally can not wait to use it.

M_Fields

THe monkey actually blindsided you  

That is a great choice for shallow to mid depth crankbaits.  You will be very happy w/ it.

I have built two of these 843 rods from blanks, one for my adult son and one for me.  We both love them.  They are very sensitive in spite of being quite soft.  I have caught everything from small bass to 15 pound king salmon on mine, and it handles everything very well.  For casting the rods cannot be beaten (for lures in the 1/4-5/8 range) because they are very light, soft enough to load well, and being soft, are very easy on the arm.  It is the best one handed casting rod I've ever experienced.  Yes, I know I have not tried them all, but for the right range of lure weights, I think you will be very pleased.

My son uses his for jig and pigs, too, and constantly comments on how sensitive it is.