I was considering purchasing a new Loomis MBR844 in GLX, however I found a 7' MHF Avid casting rod for 25% off and picked it up for $145 which I thought was a pretty good deal. I already had one like it, but decided for the price I couldn't go wrong. I also picked up a Daiwa Zillion for the old price ($279), so both together cost little more the the GLX on it's own. These will be for froggin' and larger soft plastics that my 803GLX does't balance well with. This is a follow up to an earlier post about the 844 Loomis. Thanks to all who replied.

A great pick-up !!!!!!!

Just curious, did you get this deal at Gander Mountain? I went in there a few weeks ago and they had all of their Avids 25% off. I really wanted to get a 7'MF spinning rod, but I didn't have the funds at the time. When I went back a couple weeks later, they were all gone

Congrats, its hard to beat St. Croix for quality

The Avid 70MHF is a great rod, it is a little under rated power wise. It is closer to a Heavy then a Medium Heavy, the rod should work perfect for what you plan on using it for.

SJ

Just curious, did you get this deal at Gander Mountain? I went in there a few weeks ago and they had all of their Avids 25% off. I really wanted to get a 7'MF spinning rod, but I didn't have the funds at the time. When I went back a couple weeks later, they were all gone

Yes, I got it at Gander Mountain. They also had Avids in 66MF, 66MHF and a 66MF spinning rod. I was tempted to add the 66MHF but my 803 GLX Loomis rod seemed very close power wise, and I think the 7' rod will be more versatile. Thanks for the replies.

The Avid 70MHF is a great rod, it is a little under rated power wise. It is closer to a Heavy then a Medium Heavy, the rod should work perfect for what you plan on using it for.

SJ

I have this rod and this is very true. The Avid MHF is a stout rod. It feels more lke a heavy even more so than my Dobyns Champion 704C...

Anyway should work great for you. Especially at that price.