New G Loomis Rod 2024

*Hootie reply :

Anyone see these yet? E6X.....going for $179.99

Hootie

Alonerankin2 reply :

Nope, been hearing about them a bit, but have not seen or held one. I am curious though...

*Hootie reply :

Just got the new issue of Bassmaster magazine. They have an add and a picture.

Hootie

Alonerankin2 reply :

I didn't see it on the GLoomis site, idk... Is it a American made blank? Any specs off your add.?

*Hootie reply :

All it says is "hand crafted in Woodland Washington". Multi taper technology. Oh...and those prices "start" at $179.99. Full page ad featuring the one and only, "Mark Zona".

Hootie

Alonerankin2 reply :

Oh, mark zoned-out, huh? Lol, I will stay on the look out for more info myself, hopefully someone has the goods.. Maybe

lmbfisherman reply :

Available on Feb 20 at afl gloomis superstore.

Goose52 reply :

There's a couple of photos floating around of them and a lengthy thread on a tackle-focused site...

ChrisWi reply :

Hopefully its better than the gl2

Maico1 reply :

A little trivia.......https://trademarks.justia.com/owners/g-loomis-inc-2470437/

Maico1 reply :

A little more.....http://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/mfg/gloomis/e6x-rods-featured.html

sprint61 reply :

There getting closer to $100! For now I'll day dream.

Alonerankin2 reply :

Just got Email alert from AL.. Taking preorders, appears to be a nice looking stix, w/ loomis styled cork handles, which I like better than all other production rods. No ML sticks though, lol, I'm going to call and try and reach Brian, and see if I can nail down the guide train a bit more, I keep dropping calls...

fisherrw reply :

I might need to pick one up.

Tywithay reply :

On 2/7/2015 at 2:44 AM, Alonerankin2 said:
Just got Email alert from AL.. Taking preorders, appears to be a nice looking stix, w/ loomis styled cork handles, which I like better than all other production rods. No ML sticks though, lol, I'm going to call and try and reach Brian, and see if I can nail down the guide train a bit more, I keep dropping calls...

Standard Fuji aluminum oxide, from what I've gathered. Good looking sticks, though I'd like to have seen micro alconites to shed some weight in the tip.

*Hootie reply :

On 2/7/2015 at 2:44 AM, Alonerankin2 said:
Just got Email alert from AL.. Taking preorders, appears to be a nice looking stix, w/ loomis styled cork handles, which I like better than all other production rods. No ML sticks though, lol, I'm going to call and try and reach Brian, and see if I can nail down the guide train a bit more, I keep dropping calls...

Just got the same email.

Hootie

smalljaw67 reply :

This is less money than a GL2 which means the blank with feel dull and it will be heavy and whan I say heavy I mean in the same class the GL2 is in which is heavy for the price range.

fishballer06 reply :

At this price point, I wonder how it will compare to the Avid's?

A-Jay reply :

On 2/7/2015 at 5:15 AM, smalljaw67 said:
This is less money than a GL2 which means the blank with feel dull and it will be heavy and whan I say heavy I mean in the same class the GL2 is in which is heavy for the price range.

C'mon Mr. the Glass is Half Empty . . . . Help a brother out

~ I'm trying to excited about this one -

A-Jay

Dwight Hottle reply :

On 2/7/2015 at 5:15 AM, smalljaw67 said:
This is less money than a GL2 which means the blank with feel dull and it will be heavy and whan I say heavy I mean in the same class the GL2 is in which is heavy for the price range.

How do you know that when the rod has not been released yet. Did you ever think that the blank might be something special in it's price range? I think G Loomis might be going after a segment of the market that they have not been overly successful in the past. Its a new product give it a chance before you poo poo it.

smalljaw67 reply :

On 2/7/2015 at 6:01 AM, Dwight Hottle said:
How do you know that when the rod has not been released yet. Did you ever think that the blank might be something special in it's price range? I think G Loomis might be going after a segment of the market that they have not been overly successful in the past. Its a new product give it a chance before you poo poo it.

I'm already eyeing up the 845 CBR, but I was hoping for a good rod in the GL2 and kind of was bummed out and they raised the price. I am keeping fingers crossed but I'm not getting hyped because I'm afraid of the let down.

Dwight Hottle reply :

Look at what they have done with the new reels introduced last year & this new year. They might just be on a roll. Gary from Tackle Trap seemed pretty happy with the MBR 903C he was testing.

EvanT123 reply :

I'm interested in the 722 and 721? Glad to see them keeping short light action rods in the line up. Was looking for a 783 crankbait rod. Maybe in the future.

FishTank reply :

On 2/7/2015 at 5:25 AM, fishballer06 said:
At this price point, I wonder how it will compare to the Avid's?

I am kind of curious about this as well. If it is a step down from the GL2, then the Avid is still the best bang for the buck.

lmbfisherman reply :

I'm slightly optimistic on them doing better this time around.

sarcazmo reply :

On 2/7/2015 at 5:15 AM, smalljaw67 said:
This is less money than a GL2 which means the blank with feel dull and it will be heavy and whan I say heavy I mean in the same class the GL2 is in which is heavy for the price range.

Perhaps this rod is their answer to many of the criticisms leveled @ their GL2 series of rod? If it can deliver in that price point it will be a great thing. Healthy competition is always a win for us as consumers.

lmbfisherman reply :

On 2/7/2015 at 10:22 AM, sarcazmo said:
Perhaps this rod is their answer to many of the criticisms leveled @ their GL2 series of rod? If it can deliver in that price point it will be a great thing. Healthy competition is always a win for us as consumers.

I'm hearing and reading from guys who have fished them and usually are respectable guys. They are saying you'll be pleasantly surprised. So hopefully they did!

BasshunterJGH reply :

On 2/7/2015 at 6:01 AM, Dwight Hottle said:
How do you know that when the rod has not been released yet. Did you ever think that the blank might be something special in it's price range? I think G Loomis might be going after a segment of the market that they have not been overly successful in the past. Its a new product give it a chance before you poo poo it.

That's what I'm hoping. There's nothing stopping them from making a good rod for a good price, they've probably gotten a lot of bad feedback from the gl2's. Specs and pics are up on G Loomis' website.

Ozark_Basser reply :

So who designed this rod? Shimano?

Jrob78 reply :

On 2/7/2015 at 10:53 AM, Toad Mode said:
So who designed this rod? Shimano?

G Loomis designs and builds G Loomis rods in Washington state. They are owned by Shimano but are a separate division of the parent company.

TT has a preview of the new rods on their site. They've had a chance to fish the rods already. I am definitely intrigued, it sounds like a good rod at a reasonable price.

*Hootie reply :

On 2/7/2015 at 10:35 AM, BasshunterJGH said:
That's what I'm hoping. There's nothing stopping them from making a good rod for a good price, they've probably gotten a lot of bad feedback from the gl2's. Specs and pics are up on G Loomis' website.

Remember the Curado g?.....Now, how about the Curado i.

Maybe it'll be like that.

Hootie

Maico1 reply :

Some Pics.....http://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/g-loomis-e6x-jig-worm-spinning-rods.html

BasshunterJGH reply :

On 2/7/2015 at 3:38 PM, *Hootie said:

Remember the Curado g?.....Now, how about the Curado i.

Maybe it'll be like that.

Hootie

Exactly. Hopefully.

lmbfisherman reply :

Still didn't think the G's were that bad. I am not worried that my G's will fail or die in 10 years.

BasshunterJGH reply :

On 2/8/2015 at 12:07 AM, lmbfisherman said:
Still didn't think the G's were that bad. I am not worried that my G's will fail or die in 10 years.

I think the problem most people had was that they looked and felt like a caenan painted green. Not bad reels, just didn't meet the standards of the curado guys.

Alonerankin2 reply :

On 2/8/2015 at 12:07 AM, lmbfisherman said:
Still didn't think the G's were that bad. I am not worried that my G's will fail or die in 10 years.

Yup, the Gl2 rods were not as bad either, as so many say, although they were priced higher than they should of been.

BasshunterJGH reply :

On 2/8/2015 at 12:11 AM, Alonerankin2 said:
Yup, the Gl2 rods were not as bad either, as so many say, although they were priced higher than they should of been.

I agree. I never owned one but handled multiple models in the store with reels and they felt like decent quality rods. Think the price should've been around $140-150.

lmbfisherman reply :

I would say even lower for a GL2 100 bucks. I own one and I like it, still in my rotation. I use it as my spinnerbait rod, I wouldn't use it as my jigs/plastics rod though. Too heavy. I will occassionally pitch with it in sparse/moderate cover. (893C)

Alonerankin2 reply :

I also use them, 894C FPR & 853C JWR, excellent build, and I can feel pretty good with them, I paid 100&115 & no wildcard with them..

I will be adding a new spinning model of the "new" loomis economy model, soon..

lmbfisherman reply :

On 2/8/2015 at 12:33 AM, Alonerankin2 said:

I also use them, 894C FPR & 853C JWR, excellent build, and I can feel pretty good with them, I paid 100&115 & no wildcard with them..

I will be adding a new spinning model of the "new" loomis economy model, soon..

When you get it let me know how it fishes! I am needing a new spinning rod later in the year.

carlm01 reply :

I own 3 Gl2's and a couple of Gl3'2 and a Glx and like the 2's the best , I don't know why people keep giving them a bad rap , I think they're great sticks

smalljaw67 reply :

On 2/8/2015 at 12:40 AM, carlm01 said:
I own 3 Gl2's and a couple of Gl3'2 and a Glx and like the 2's the best , I don't know why people keep giving them a bad rap , I think they're great sticks

You like the GL2 over the GL3 and GLX?????? Are you talking new models or old? I find it funny because the GL2, while not a bad rod, it isn't close to being worth the price tag. The reason we say this is because the rod is considerably heavier than most rods in its price range and it uses standard aluminum oxide guides, perfectly fine for bass fishing but most rods in the $100 dollar range use better. I like the handle on the new models and I will also say that I'm a fan of the GL3 and with the price being so close to a GL3, it is a no-brainer to get the 3 unless the look of the new GL2 is what you want in a rod and I can see that but not over a GLX, sorry. If the new GL2 were in the $115 to $125 range, I'd consider it a good rod in that range, heavier than I care for but still ok but not at $200 when there are so many in the $150 to $180 range that are really good rods and much better but again, it all comes down to what you like, so let me in, what is it about the GL2 that you like even more than a GLX?

carlm01 reply :

I have a glx 805c that I use for small swimbaits and I use the GL2 804 for top water I feel very little difference in weight between them . I do like the gl3's but enjoy the split handles on the 2's and and the glx better.. As for weight ?? I have them paired with Lews reels nothing weighing over 6,5 oz several are the LFS series and weight about 5.4oz ...... I guess it just comes down to what you like,, I did get some deals on them but nothing insane as they were all new. I am sure there are better and lighter rods out there . But will stick with these ....

Alonerankin2 reply :

I've had the imx and gl3 rods, they also had aluminum oxide inserts, I got no problem with with these inserts, the frames can be bigger, and made of different materials, that has a bearing on the weight I believe, my imx had much smaller frames than do my gl2's

carlm01 reply :

my gl2's and 3's have the same size inserts the glx are clearly better and smaller ...

Lucky Craft Man reply :

I have become a G Loomis Junkie over the years (especially when it comes to the NRX rods) and I have to admit, these are nice looking rods. I can't imagine the GL2's hanging around long if these E6X's are as good as they are advertised.

carlm01 reply :

Really ? they have them on their site no prices yet .. I'm not sure they'll replace the GL2's just like the 2's never replaced the 3's I think it would just be another option... We'll see I guess LOL

BasshunterJGH reply :

Tackletour has an introduction for these rods up on their website... It's a good read check it out. (Don't know how to post a link on this site!)

BasshunterJGH reply :

They say the e6x is more crisp and refined than the gl2, also lighter and better balanced.

carlm01 reply :

Sounds great , At least the price range is going to be competitive ......

BasshunterJGH reply :

On 2/8/2015 at 4:56 AM, carlm01 said:
Sounds great , At least the price range is going to be competitive ......

From what I've read it's going to be a nice rod for the money. Should compete with the st croix avid, duckett micro magic pro, kistler klx, etc. I'm gonna pick one up if TW has a Shimano sale this month..

carlm01 reply :

Nice let us know what you think of it ....

BasshunterJGH reply :

I like the reel seat better too. Don't like the acs seat on the imx and gl2.

BasshunterJGH reply :

On 2/8/2015 at 5:01 AM, carlm01 said:
Nice let us know what you think of it ....

Will do

THE_Vue's reply :

Them guides though

Would been nice if they were K guides to stack up with the KLX rods

Lucky Craft Man reply :

On 2/8/2015 at 4:46 AM, carlm01 said:
Really ? they have them on their site no prices yet .. I'm not sure they'll replace the GL2's just like the 2's never replaced the 3's I think it would just be another option... We'll see I guess LOL

I couldn't imagine someone saying, "Well, the E6X is lighter, better balanced, cheaper, and nicer looking that the GL2, but I think I am going to buy the GL2." Someone is going to be bargain shopping for the lowest end G Loomis or go up the scale some (into IMX, GLX, or NRX). Since the GL2 is no longer the basement of the G Loomis line, I think they (like GL3's did) will get lost. I just can't imagine G Loomis being able to keep up and produce all these rod lines and models. Something has got to give (and I am betting it is the GL2).

carlm01 reply :

That's not entirely true , You can still find the GL3's on the site and they are still demanding a couple of hundred dollars .. With that said I don't know who's buying them , I would love to see the GL2's end up like that . I'd buy a few more and be allset LOL

ChrisWi reply :

Doesnt look like there's a flex coat on it (I believe thats what it's called, I'm thinking of the stuff that protects the blank and makes it shiny) so thats a big scary. Be cool to see an ACS reel seat on the casting rods and a not so stock reel seat on the spinning rods. Especially for $200, still a investment for most of us on here.

carlm01 reply :

The GL3's don't have that either ?

lmbfisherman reply :

On 2/8/2015 at 5:51 AM, Lucky Craft Man said:
I couldn't imagine someone saying, "Well, the E6X is lighter, better balanced, cheaper, and nicer looking that the GL2, but I think I am going to buy the GL2." Someone is going to be bargain shopping for the lowest end G Loomis or go up the scale some (into IMX, GLX, or NRX). Since the GL2 is no longer the basement of the G Loomis line, I think they (like GL3's did) will get lost. I just can't imagine G Loomis being able to keep up and produce all these rod lines and models. Something has got to give (and I am betting it is the GL2).

I smell clearance coming soon.

Alonerankin2 reply :

I think a close out is probably a safe assumption on the GL2..

carlm01 reply :

I hope so...

Grantman83 reply :

I am intrigued for sure and do like the color scheme.

Those siting the Curado g to I comparison neglect to mention that the curado I came with a $20 increase as opposed to these rods being prices $50 below the GL2.

Time will tell

adam32 reply :

On 2/9/2015 at 8:43 AM, Grantman83 said:

I am intrigued for sure and do like the color scheme.

Those siting the Curado g to I comparison neglect to mention that the curado I came with a $20 increase as opposed to these rods being prices $50 below the GL2.

Time will tell

Tw has these E6x casting models priced in the 189-199 range compared to the casting model gl2s at 200-220. Twenty dollar difference between similar length and action models.

*Hootie reply :

On 2/9/2015 at 8:25 AM, Alonerankin2 said:
I think a close out is probably a safe assumption on the GL2..

I bet you're right. And with a big price drop, people will be grabbing them up like G series Curados when their prices dropped.

Hootie

roadwarrior reply :

Wow!

This is quite a line-up. It looks to me like G.Loomis is making

a huge commmitment to this new series.

carlm01 reply :

Can't wait to see what happens to the GL2 's Hopefully they'll go on sale ..

Maico1 reply :

A full listing is now up on the G Loomis site......http://www.gloomis.com/publish/content/gloomis_2010/us/en/conventional.html

carlm01 reply :

They're already on sale on a few sites at a 199.00 price point.......

Pettis reply :

I got the 894C in the EX6 series, and have used it several times.

First impression- this thing is LIGHT and balances very well. I think folks are going to be pleasantly surprised. I use it for dragging 1/2 oz football heads and it is great for this application. It is very sensitive, not on the NRX level but certainly well above the GL2. Cork is good quality, and the black/green is ok if your into that (Id prefer just black but that's me).

Overall at the price point the value is incredible. Again, I have only used the 894, so I cant speak to the cranking sticks, or the flipping sticks- but this one is a winner. Glad I picked it up.

The Great Blue Heron reply :

I have an E6X 783C. It is a very nice rod for $180. Light, sensitive, looks great, made in the USA. Very comparable to the Avid series.

Mr_Frodo reply :

I have 9 G Loomis rods one of them being a GLX which I love . I'm looking to add an nrx to the stable but for the price of the NRX I can get two E6X rods, almost 3 actually. 200 bucks apiece versus 550 for the NRX. I suffer from severe gas that is gear acquisition syndrome. Just as a sidenote I'd like to mention *** rods I have two and they are awesome for the price point I would check them out as an option

Jrob78 reply :

Lol, I have gas too!

The Great Blue Heron reply :

I'm not fishing with anything that has 13 on it!

Mr_Frodo reply :

On 4/20/2015 at 9:47 AM, The Great Blue Heron said:
I'm not fishing with anything that has 13 on it!

You're missing out . They have excellent rods and reels

roadwarrior reply :

On 4/20/2015 at 3:55 AM, The Great Blue Heron said:
I have an E6X 783C. It is a very nice rod for $180. Light, sensitive, looks great, made in the USA. Very comparable to the Avid series.

That is a great reference. I am anxious to get my hands on the new E6X.

The Great Blue Heron reply :

On 4/20/2015 at 10:55 AM, Mr_Frodo said:
You're missing out . They have excellent rods and reels

I'm sure that I am. But there are so many other goodies out there that don't have a 13 on them. Does the butt of the rod have a penny on tails showing glued in? Does it come with a rabbits foot or a horse shoe to compensate all those missed lunkers? Just wondering out loud....

Primus reply :

On 2/9/2015 at 8:25 AM, Alonerankin2 said:
I think a close out is probably a safe assumption on the GL2..

Talked to a Shimano rep this weekend and he confirmed that the GL2 is going to be phased out . Said they have to work out something with a major retailer to help them to reduce stock. He didn't get into specifics but I'm guessing you will be able to get these rods at a Clearance sale price at some point in the future .

smalljaw67 reply :

On 4/20/2015 at 7:29 PM, Primus said:
Talked to a Shimano rep this weekend and he confirmed that the GL2 is going to be phased out . Said they have to work out something with a major retailer to help them to reduce stock. He didn't get into specifics but I'm guessing you will be able to get these rods at a Clearance sale price at some point in the future .

It boggles the mind that G.Loomis spent a lot of money in a complete redesign of the GL2 and now, not even 4 full years later it is going to be phased out. I'm thinking if they phase it out it will be done over a decent period of time, say a 5 year thing to see how the sale of the E6X goes.

carlm01 reply :

I own 5 of the GL2s and have no plans on getting rid of them ,They're is always something better right around the corner LOL......

Mr_Frodo reply :

On 4/20/2015 at 7:06 PM, The Great Blue Heron said:
I'm sure that I am. But there are so many other goodies out there that don't have a 13 on them. Does the butt of the rod have a penny on tails showing glued in? Does it come with a rabbits foot or a horse shoe to compensate all those missed lunkers? Just wondering out loud....

I never understood how a rabbits foot could be lucky wasn't lucky for the rabbit . Somewhere there's a rabbit in a wheelchair that would beg to differ with you my friend

The Great Blue Heron reply :

On 4/21/2015 at 3:03 AM, Mr_Frodo said:
I never understood how a rabbits foot could be lucky wasn't lucky for the rabbit . Somewhere there's a rabbit in a wheelchair that would beg to differ with you my friend

Agreed! I've never carried one, but I don't pocket coins that I find on tails either...I just turn them over to heads and leave them where I find them.

Capt.Bob reply :

On 2/7/2015 at 3:08 AM, Tywithay said:
Standard Fuji aluminum oxide, from what I've gathered. Good looking sticks, though I'd like to have seen micro alconites to shed some weight in the tip.

If you look at the specs,,,, it is what it is,,, an entry level rod,,,,, with a loomis price tag,,,,,,

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