G. Loomis Introduces New E6X Rod Series 2024
Glenn reply :
Here it is! The information you've been waiting for! Details, specs, information, availability and pricing regarding the new E6X Rods from G-Loomis!
http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_123/g-loomis-E6X-2815.html
ColdSVT reply :
Its been awhile since loomis had a rod below 200$
I paid like 160 for my old blue GL2s back in 2003 at bps
Looks to be a decent stick...hopefully better than the current gl2.
Loomis needs this ti be a good rod since they dont have anything at all at the under 200 price point
bass1980 reply :
It can't get any worse than their $200 GL2 right? Their GL2 must not be doing well to introduce a line that will compete with it.
ColdSVT reply :
On 2/9/2015 at 12:16 AM, bass1980 said:It can't get any worse than their $200 GL2 right? Their GL2 must not be doing well to introduce a line that will compete with it.
It cant be easy to get someone into your brand for 200$ starting
Croix, powell, fenwick, shimano, diawa and the rest all have good sticks i the 100-200 range. And we all know how awesome those companies rods are once we get inti the 200 range
Problem witb loomis right now is the rods dont impress until you get to teh glx. My croix ltb and 13 *** are just as good as the glx for way less money
Alonerankin2 reply :
Company's in a court of law say their sorry with money, fishing company's say their sorry by introducing the curado I and the E6X rod!
Sounds really good to me, as well...
bass1980 reply :
On 2/9/2015 at 12:21 AM, ColdSVT said:It cant be easy to get someone into your brand for 200$ starting
Croix, powell, fenwick, shimano, diawa and the rest all have good sticks i the 100-200 range. And we all know how awesome those companies rods are once we get inti the 200 range
Problem witb loomis right now is the rods dont impress until you get to teh glx. My croix ltb and 13 *** are just as good as the glx for way less money
Not really understanding your statement regarding my statement? Is the GL2 going away?
ColdSVT reply :
On 2/9/2015 at 12:30 AM, bass1980 said:Not really understanding your statement regarding my statement? Is the GL2 going away?
No the gl2 isnt going away. This will ne a chance for the gl2 to earn its price point
I think the E6x is gonna put a ton of pressure on loomis to get the gl2 and imx into being worth thier price. ( not that they are bad at all) but they coukd be so much more for what they cost
ColdSVT reply :
That might make for one awesome rig for under 400 bucks...should be able to do it for 350ishOn 2/9/2015 at 12:30 AM, Alonerankin2 said:Company's in a court of law say their sorry with money, fishing company's say their sorry by introducing the curado I and the E6X rod!
Sounds really good to me, as well...
roadwarrior reply :
This is an exciting event. I can't wait to get my hands on one and try it out for myself.
I'm also looking forward to reviews by our members.
Woo-Hoo!
ColdSVT reply :
Im thinkin i may have to be a guinea pig for one if i can score it under msrp
bass1980 reply :
The only reason the GL2 may not go away is because the line has been around for so long. Otherwise it'll be like the Tatula $150 and Lexa $140. With the Lexa just being ordinary and the Tatula being one of the best bang for the buck I predicted the demise of the Lexa.
I had the GL2 worn n jig rod and couldn't stand it. I would think sales and reviews reflect this and Gloomis took note as to why they built a line at about the same price point. That's my theory lol.
Cgrinder reply :
I would have really liked to see a 781 or 841 CBR. However if they beat the Tatula and *** in sensitivity, I could see owning a few. I like lime green.
FishTank reply :
I love the G. Loomis rods I own but for whatever reason I have my doubts about this offering.
fisherrw reply :
Looks good to me!!
ColdSVT reply :
On 2/9/2015 at 4:23 AM, Cgrinder said:I would have really liked to see a 781 or 841 CBR. However if they beat the Tatula and *** in sensitivity, I could see owning a few. I like lime green.
Im curious to see how the e6x stacks against the muse black from 13
Both will be in the 175-190 price range
The *** is d**n hard to beat for 120...it fishes welk above its price point, so does the *** for that matter
roadwarrior reply :
These two rods cover most of what you need as far as baitcasters are concerned:
E6X 853C JWR-- The do it all, medium-heavy casting rod designed to fish medium-sized soft plastics, soft-plastic jerkbaits, 1/4 to 1/2-ounce jigs and even big topwaters. The extra length (7'1") increases tip-speed, which in turn, extends your casting range, helps you recover line quicker and is a big help with hooksets. A great alternative for fishing 4-5" hollow belly swimbaits., and also just a great all around casting rod.
E6X 843C CBR-- A 7’ one-piece rod designed to throw small to medium-sized crankbaits. It’s a great choice for square bills and will handle big bass, yet it's light enough to fish all day long with minimal fatigue, providing maximum accuracy and control. E6X technology allow us to make it soft enough for the bass to engulf the bait with plenty of reserve power to bring that fish-of-a-lifetime to your boat!
Bluebasser86 reply :
Looking forward to getting to feel some of these. I know their top of the line are just that, top of the line, but well out of my and the average angler's price range.
*Hootie reply :
On 2/9/2015 at 4:23 AM, FishTank said:I love the G. Loomis rods I own but for whatever reason I have my doubts about this offering.
I think that may be, because we have gotten used to the idea, that for a Loomis to be a good rod,
it has to cost $400 to $500. Maybe this will change all that. I for one, sure hope so.
Hootie
lmbfisherman reply :
On 2/10/2015 at 9:13 PM, *Hootie said:I think that may be, because we have gotten used to the idea, that for a Loomis to be a good rod,
it has to cost $400 to $500. Maybe this will change all that. I for one, sure hope so.
Hootie
Yes I hope so!
adam32 reply :
I doubt they will be as good as the new imx series, which were a big disappointment for me anyway. I'm not getting my hopes up.
roadwarrior reply :
We will see...The commitment is HUGE!
curtis9 reply :
I'm pretty excited to check out these rods. All of the reviews from folks that were able to test them say they outperform their price.
Mr Swim Jig reply :
I am anxious to see these rods as well. It seems like the $100-$200 price range for rods is becoming very highly competitive. I will definitely be giving these new Loomis rods a shot...
I also see the rods are manufactured in the USA and come with the Loomis life time warranty, very nice...
LittleBob reply :
I'm really hoping that these will hit a store somewhere near me when they are released, I'd really like to try one. I've wanted to try a Loomis for a while but their current rods in that price range don't seem to have very good reviews.
C_Stout reply :
Looking forward to the reviews on these, if good, might just have to pick one up.
bait__Monkey reply :
More toys for my boys!
travis23 reply :
I went to my local tackle shop today and they had a couple of the prototypes. I'm not sure how much of a change they made from these, but I'm certain the blank is probably the same as the model coming out. I will say I have never owned a Gloomis. Anyways they look nice, but it felt very tip heavy. I'm sure this would level out with a reel on it, but it did feel a little heavy compared to other rods of theirs I have held. They would definitely match up to the new JDM zillion 9:1 too!! This was a smart move on their part as I think this is the most important price point for a company to target.
Alonerankin2 reply :
On 2/13/2015 at 1:35 AM, travis23 said:I went to my local tackle shop today and they had a couple of the prototypes. I'm not sure how much of a change they made from these, but I'm certain the blank is probably the same as the model coming out. I will say I have never owned a Gloomis. Anyways they look nice, but it felt very tip heavy. I'm sure this would level out with a reel on it, but it did feel a little heavy compared to other rods of theirs I have held. They would definitely match up to the new JDM zillion 9:1 too!! This was a smart move on their part as I think this is the most important price point for a company to target.
Do you recall which exact rod you got to see, touch, feel?
travis23 reply :
It was a 7'1 MH
roadwarrior reply :
I have one on order that should arrive in a week or so. I will post my review
soon after fishing the rod on a few outings.This is the rod:
E6X 843C CBR -- A 7’ one-piece rod designed to throw small to medium-sized crankbaits. It’s a great choice for square bills and will handle big bass, yet it's light enough to fish all day long with minimal fatigue, providing maximum accuracy and control. E6X technology allow us to make it soft enough for the bass to engulf the bait with plenty of reserve power to bring that fish-of-a-lifetime to your boat!
Suspendingjerk reply :
Alright.
I think I'm gonna get one of the spinning rods.
Torn between the 6'8 medium EF jig and worm, and the 6'6 medium F spin jig.
Wondering which one will be more versatile.
lmbfisherman reply :
On 2/13/2015 at 10:36 PM, Suspendingjerk said:Alright.
I think I'm gonna get one of the spinning rods.
Torn between the 6'8 medium EF jig and worm, and the 6'6 medium F spin jig.
Wondering which one will be more versatile.
Just going by my Loomis experience I'd go with the XF version. Especially if you are using jigs that need some backbone on it.
Suspendingjerk reply :
To be honest I probably won't be jigging with the rod. But I will be throwing lighter Trigged and weightless plastics.
pigeonlake reply :
was just at the toronto fishing show and had one in my hand. Nice rod. But sorry not sure at the price point i would chose it over the avid x. The new megabass crank was there aswell and looks awesome
Alonerankin2 reply :
Did you handle a spinning or baitcast rod?On 2/14/2015 at 8:18 AM, pigeonlake said:was just at the toronto fishing show and had one in my hand. Nice rod. But sorry not sure at the price point i would chose it over the avid x. The new megabass crank was there aswell and looks awesome
How was balance, guides, etc?
pigeonlake reply :
I picked up the spiniing rod. balance and guides were both nice. I thought the rod looked really cool aswell. Ijust think the avid x is lighter and 40 bucks cheaper
curtis9 reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 8:29 AM, pigeonlake said:I picked up the spiniing rod. balance and guides were both nice. I thought the rod looked really cool aswell. Ijust think the avid x is lighter and 40 bucks cheaper
I assume those are Canadian prices. I thought the avid x was 200 and the new loomis was 180
Alonerankin2 reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 8:29 AM, pigeonlake said:I picked up the spiniing rod. balance and guides were both nice. I thought the rod looked really cool aswell. Ijust think the avid x is lighter and 40 bucks cheaper
Thank you!
lmbfisherman reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 8:59 AM, curtis9 said:I assume those are Canadian prices. I thought the avid x was 200 and the new loomis was 180
You're right on. Arbitrarily high up here for no good reason.
Suspendingjerk reply :
On 2/13/2015 at 11:04 PM, lmbfisherman said:Just going by my Loomis experience I'd go with the XF version. Especially if you are using jigs that need some backbone on it.
So you think I will be fine with the fast if I'm not using it for jigs?
lmbfisherman reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 10:03 AM, Suspendingjerk said:So you think I will be fine with the fast if I'm not using it for jigs?
Yes, shouldn't be an issue. You'd have no problems probably with finesse jigs on a M/F too.
Suspendingjerk reply :
Awesome. Thanks man.On 2/14/2015 at 10:06 AM, lmbfisherman said:Yes, shouldn't be an issue. You'd have no problems probably with finesse jigs on a M/F too.
This will be the most I've spent on a rod and wanted to get that straight.
lmbfisherman reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 10:09 AM, Suspendingjerk said:Awesome. Thanks man.
This will be the most I've spent on a rod and wanted to get that straight.
Before you make a decision though I'd still get one in hand. I am just going by my experience with Loomis power/actions that I have. So you still should base your decision on feel. I would never buy a rod without holding it.
Suspendingjerk reply :
I've handled a few Loomis rods at my local shop. They felt a little lighter than their rating. Could just be me though.
lmbfisherman reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 10:18 AM, Suspendingjerk said:I've handled a few Loomis rods at my local shop. They felt a little lighter than their rating. Could just be me though.
What rods do you use now? Compared to a Abu Garcia and St. Croix's I owned, they do feel lighter. To me "personal preference" this is the power/action I feel is what they should be. That is why I usually buy these rods the most. Trust me though, they may feel lighter/wimpy, but they have the backbone to handle the situations you ask of them.
Suspendingjerk reply :
I have a couple veritas. 2.0 I believe. And a couple lower end daiwas.
The veritas if anything feel under their ratings and the daiwas feel just right.
That is to ME at least.
lmbfisherman reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 10:28 AM, Suspendingjerk said:I have a couple veritas. 2.0 I believe. And a couple lower end daiwas.
The veritas if anything feel under their ratings and the daiwas feel just right.
That is to ME at least.
Daiwa lower ends which I have experience with would definitely be stiffer. If that is what you prefer you might favor the XF rod more.
EvanT123 reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 10:28 AM, Suspendingjerk said:I have a couple veritas. 2.0 I believe. And a couple lower end daiwas.
The veritas if anything feel under their ratings and the daiwas feel just right.
That is to ME at least.
I've handled my fair share of veritas, own a loomis imx and a lower end daiwa Procyon. A medium heavy veritas in my opinion is much heavier not in weight but back bone than a 3 power loomis. My medium daiwa feels about the same as the 3 power loomis. They both share the same lure rating 1/4-3/4 and closing my eyes I would be hard pressed to tell the difference. I love the Procyon. If you were looking for a nice spinning rod I would look for a sjr782/842 and if you felt you needed more power a sjr783/843. I like to fish light so I would go for 782 and I think you would have no problem getting a hookset with that rod.
Suspendingjerk reply :
On 2/14/2015 at 10:53 AM, EvanT123 said:I've handled my fair share of veritas, own a loomis imx and a lower end daiwa Procyon. A medium heavy veritas in my opinion is much heavier not in weight but back bone than a 3 power loomis. My medium daiwa feels about the same as the 3 power loomis. They both share the same lure rating 1/4-3/4 and closing my eyes I would be hard pressed to tell the difference. I love the Procyon. If you were looking for a nice spinning rod I would look for a sjr782/842 and if you felt you needed more power a sjr783/843. I like to fish light so I would go for 782 and I think you would have no problem getting a hookset with that rod.
Thanks for the suggestion!
I checked them out and I might just go for the 782
roadwarrior reply :
Well, I am looking forward to member reviews after we have a few "in hand".
My guess is that the rods will be comparable to the prior generation of IMX,
but perhaps a little lighter.
*Hootie reply :
On 2/16/2015 at 1:02 AM, roadwarrior said:Well, I am looking forward to member reviews after we have a few "in hand".
My guess is that the rods will be comparable to the prior generation of IMX,
but perhaps a little lighter.
Can you imagine getting IMX quality for under $200.00
WOW, just WOW!!
Hootie
adam32 reply :
The previous generation imx rods are much better than the new ones imo. I sold my new imx right away after using it. Still love my old imx's. I wouldn't even pay $200 for one of the new models.On 2/16/2015 at 1:02 AM, roadwarrior said:Well, I am looking forward to member reviews after we have a few "in hand".
My guess is that the rods will be comparable to the prior generation of IMX,
but perhaps a little lighter.
IAY reply :
I will be a skeptic, until more people get it... Pretty disappointed with the direction IMX line headed.
Alonerankin2 reply :
I don't believe it will take long for the rod line to be vetted! I'm remaining optimistic till I know otherwise...
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