Will G.loomis Ever Make $100-150 Range Rod?! 2024
1099gl reply :
I love their rods but geez are they expensive I know some people can just buy those rods but for me they are way out of my price range
Tywithay reply :
They already do, they just charge $250 for it.
Smallmouth Hunter reply :
If they did, it would be the quality of a Shakespeare rod but it would have a really fancy grip to play the mind of the average joe. LOL.
The gl2 is the biggest POS rod I've used under $200. I wouldn't pay $50 for one. Heavy, dead, and overpriced.
But they are marketed to look like an amazing rod, with a company name that appears legendary. That's why people who never use them think they are so great. That's also why there are aluminum oxide guides on a $200 gl2.
Edit: to make things worse, the gl2 is actually over $200. my mistake. In other words, you can pay $200+ for a name and a fancy handle.
IAY reply :
On 8/27/2014 at 8:40 AM, Tywithay said:They already do, they just charge $250 for it.
buh dum tsshhhh!
FishTank reply :
There is the GL2 but it not a good rod. The good quality rods with G.Loomis start with the IMX line up. Just bide your time and save your money.
jonnyblazex reply :
Save your money and buy the best of the best, the NRX. The sensativity of the rod is unmatched, and when the rod flexes with a nice fish on the other end, it will bring a smile to your face. It is unlike any rod I have ever held before. It took a major dent out of the wallet, but I don't regret it for a second, and WILL BUY MORE.
Alonerankin2 reply :
I picked up a couple brand new Gl2 JWR and @ 100 each they are fine.... Not the best, and not the worst.... That said, I would never pay over 100$ for any of them.... Of course I have owned Imx and glx too..... They are overpriced as well... Better rods? Yep but way overpriced, pick them up used... You can get really nice used rods for less than half retail!
Tywithay reply :
On 8/27/2014 at 8:55 AM, FishTank said:There is the GL2 but it not a good rod. The good quality rods with G.Loomis start with the IMX line up. Just bide your time and save your money.
Not the new model IMX. I bought one for a hair over $200, and even at that price it was a big rip off. You can do a whole lot better for half as much money. I would say the GLX is where Loomis starts to shine. The NRX is the only rod that truly blew my mind out of the bunch.
Alonerankin2 reply :
I used a new imx as well, not worth the money at all... Older ones are pretty decent, older glx rods are good, just not to old, shimano has degraded the loomis line as far as I am concerned
HomersTomaco reply :
No matter what the line of loomis rods is, you can get another brand rod that's better quality and more sensitive for half the money
Alonerankin2 reply :
While I have not fished a NRX, they must be amazing rods, based on the feedback of users, but I would have one built before I paid that kinda money.
EvanT123 reply :
Yea it's called a used imx.
aavery2 reply :
On 8/27/2014 at 9:19 AM, HomersTomaco said:No matter what the line of loomis rods is, you can get another brand rod that's better quality and more sensitive for half the money
What you got for 1/2 the price of the NRX that is more sensitive, I'm interested.
EmersonFish reply :
Buying a low end G-Loomis is not unlike buying a Mercedes C-Class. It's a Mercedes. It's still an okay car. But for the money, you could have bought a much nicer car with a less prestigious name, or spent less money and got a car just as good.
I can't imagine a $150 G-Loomis ever happening. They wouldn't put the "brand" on something like that.
Greeneye8181 reply :
Yeah whenever I hold a GL2 at Dick's or Gander Mountain I'm like uhhhh yeah. Its a heavy clunky rod. I would pass on it for plastics but I actually owned a crankbait version GL2 and it was decent. I've considered buying another because I sold it a while back.
I just can't see myself spending the money on a NRX or GLX for a crankbait rod.
NorcalBassin reply :
Wow, haters gonna hate. Shocked G Loomis is even in business with the terrible rods they make. 
kickerfish1 reply :
The older MBR IMX rods are very solid and versatile rods. The older GLX rods are better than the newer rods IMO. The NRX is one of the best feel rods that are factory built. Buying used or rep sample is the way to go for the better Loomis rods.
Tywithay reply :
On 8/27/2014 at 11:51 AM, NorcalBassin said:Wow, haters gonna hate. Shocked G Loomis is even in business with the terrible rods they make.
Not hating, just saying the truth. I've owned a Loomis from almost every line and none of them have been worth retail cost. The GLX and NRX are great rods if you can score a deal on a rep sample. Otherwise, it's easy to find rods from other manufacturers that are better for the same or less money. Loomis built a following based on the name and reputation, but they've gotten passed in recent years.
TrippyJai reply :
On 8/27/2014 at 11:51 AM, NorcalBassin said:Wow, haters gonna hate. Shocked G Loomis is even in business with the terrible rods they make.
Saying the truth means that your a hater now? No one said they made "terrible" rods.
aavery2 reply :
On 8/27/2014 at 12:45 PM, Tywithay said:Not hating, just saying the truth. I've owned a Loomis from almost every line and none of them have been worth retail cost. The GLX and NRX are great rods if you can score a deal on a rep sample. Otherwise, it's easy to find rods from other manufacturers that are better for the same or less money. Loomis built a following based on the name and reputation, but they've gotten passed in recent years.
What production rod do you put in the same class as the NRX for less money?
Tywithay reply :
Zbone, Edge (the original price, it went up, but will be reduced again at the end of this year), Megabass X4 is pretty close.On 8/27/2014 at 12:55 PM, aavery2 said:What production rod do you put in the same class as the NRX for less money?
Smallmouth Hunter reply :
they charge $150 just for the name "g. Loomis" on their other rods.On 8/27/2014 at 9:39 AM, EmersonFish said:Buying a low end G-Loomis is not unlike buying a Mercedes C-Class. It's a Mercedes. It's still an okay car. But for the money, you could have bought a much nicer car with a less prestigious name, or spent less money and got a car just as good.
I can't imagine a $150 G-Loomis ever happening. They wouldn't put the "brand" on something like that.
smalljaw67 reply :
Very labor intensive and made here which makes them more expensive. Yes, the GL2 is heavy and it would be ok at $100-$115, same category as a Dobyns Saavy, not too good at the current price point but at that same deal wouldn't be bad. Before you bash me and tell me the Saavy is cheaper, well it should be as it is made overseas, in fact every rod in their line up uses Kigan guides and is made overseas which means they are way over priced. I agree with Loomis rods, GL2 is over priced but they use Fuji guides even is the inserts are basic aluminum oxide which is plenty good for bass fishing, and they are made here with much higher labor costs. I have older MBR rods in the IMX series and they are really good rods, I also have a CR721 in a GLX which isn't made anymore, that rod, when it was made, was far superior than what was available up to about 2008 or 2009, that seem like the time everyone else learned how to make blanks. Seriously, I'm not a young guy and I've been at this since the mid 80s and when the IMX came out it was incredible, and it was the first rod to dethrone the Fenwick Iron Feather rods but it didn't stop there, the GLX was introduced and there was nothing even close as far as sensitivity or weight was concerned, in fact that is the rod that spawned the "weight weenies" , you know, guys that have to have light rods and reels like myself...LOL. Actually the Revo Premier 2nd generation is what turned me into that but anyway, there wasn't anything close until recently. I will also say Abu Garcia spawned the cheap rod wars by making the Vendetta, they made a decent rod that was cheap for what you got, and trust me, a rod that was that good in the mid 90s wasn't around, well at least that was affordable to the masses as we don't realize it but we are the fishing minority, most casual anglers would tell us $80 is pretty expensive for a fishing rod. I'm just glad I don't fly fish, I just saw a hand crafted cane rod made in Japan that retails for $3,250, talk about diminishing returns.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
You could make make the argument for St Croix LTE as a head to head competitor for NRX, there are probably others out there but it's beside the point. The Gloomis brand has been fostered to a point where the traffic bears the prices they charge, be it justifiable in someone else's eyes or not. None of these tackle companies have any magic that makes them undeniably head and shoulder above everyone else. Especially at the high end, you're really splitting hairs and again it comes down to personal preference. To the OP, Gloomis is a high end brand for Shimano. There is no advantage for them in undermining the brand with lower end offerings.
frogflogger reply :
I don't see why they should make a cheaper rod - it doesn't make sense - that market is flooded.
IAY reply :
On 8/27/2014 at 7:50 PM, smalljaw67 said:I'm just glad I don't fly fish, I just saw a hand crafted cane rod made in Japan that retails for $3,250, talk about diminishing returns.
That's assuming that enthusiast people don't find it as a collector's item, and it is not exquisitely made, and it is easily replaceable, but ok...
thehooligan reply :
My only experience with loomis is handling the gl2 series, a few glx models, and the nrx. Gl2 is overpriced, didnt like the styling of the glx, and the nrx was sweet. Would try a nrx at the rep sample price, but at msrp i would most likely go jdm and try evergreen/megabass...
warpath58 reply :
Forget G Loomis and their over priced rods. Pick up a Duckett and you'll never look back. I picked one up last year and now I have replaced everyone of my rods with Ducketts. Nothing over $200 and a great warranty.
Raul reply :
They made the old GL2 series, 120 - 140 depending upon length, I have several of them, but there were a lot of good rods for that price back then. I still have them and use them on a regular basis, they are now relegated to the less glamorous chores like spinnerbaiting and crankbaiting but still I wouldn't sell or give away, I like those rods.
Tywithay reply :
On 8/27/2014 at 7:50 PM, smalljaw67 said:Very labor intensive and made here which makes them more expensive. Yes, the GL2 is heavy and it would be ok at $100-$115, same category as a Dobyns Saavy, not too good at the current price point but at that same deal wouldn't be bad. Before you bash me and tell me the Saavy is cheaper, well it should be as it is made overseas, in fact every rod in their line up uses Kigan guides and is made overseas which means they are way over priced. I agree with Loomis rods, GL2 is over priced but they use Fuji guides even is the inserts are basic aluminum oxide which is plenty good for bass fishing, and they are made here with much higher labor costs. I have older MBR rods in the IMX series and they are really good rods, I also have a CR721 in a GLX which isn't made anymore, that rod, when it was made, was far superior than what was available up to about 2008 or 2009, that seem like the time everyone else learned how to make blanks. Seriously, I'm not a young guy and I've been at this since the mid 80s and when the IMX came out it was incredible, and it was the first rod to dethrone the Fenwick Iron Feather rods but it didn't stop there, the GLX was introduced and there was nothing even close as far as sensitivity or weight was concerned, in fact that is the rod that spawned the "weight weenies" , you know, guys that have to have light rods and reels like myself...LOL. Actually the Revo Premier 2nd generation is what turned me into that but anyway, there wasn't anything close until recently. I will also say Abu Garcia spawned the cheap rod wars by making the Vendetta, they made a decent rod that was cheap for what you got, and trust me, a rod that was that good in the mid 90s wasn't around, well at least that was affordable to the masses as we don't realize it but we are the fishing minority, most casual anglers would tell us $80 is pretty expensive for a fishing rod. I'm just glad I don't fly fish, I just saw a hand crafted cane rod made in Japan that retails for $3,250, talk about diminishing returns.
There are other companies made in the USA that offer a superior product at a lower price point. Loomis, you're primarily paying a premium for the name. They started the whole thing wwhen Gary introduced the IMX and GLX. That was light years ahead of the competition. Today, technology has caught up to the Loomis brand and those techniques are the industry standard. Loomis is no longer at the forefront, but rather the middle of the pack.
aavery2 reply :
On 8/27/2014 at 2:36 PM, Tywithay said:Zbone, Edge (the original price, it went up, but will be reduced again at the end of this year), Megabass X4 is pretty close.
Kind of cool, the NRX bears his name, and Zbone and Edge are his blanks. I think the Edge would be the one that I would like to try except for the spiral wrapped guides, I understand the concept but I am not a fan. With the Zbone I have spoke with a lot of people who own both it and the NRX, many have told me that they like the Zbone overall but they still give the NRX the edge in terms of sensitivity. I have handled the X4 series rods and they look to have very good build quality and feel great in hand, this will be one on the next rods I own. Some solid suggestions, thanks.
Dwight Hottle reply :
Better yet buy a real Gary Loomis Edge rod for $150 or four for $500.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/58394716/edge-first-strike-bass-rods-by-gary-loomis
*Hootie reply :
According to everything I am reading, the reason loomis don't build a sub $200.00 rod, is, they don't know how. Will someone volunteer to show them?
Hootie
*Hootie reply :
On 8/27/2014 at 7:14 PM, aprw1 said:they charge $150 just for the name "g. Loomis" on their other rods.
Found out that they don't charge $150 just for the name. Bought a G LOOMIS decal for $2.00...so they only charge $2.00 for the name. I don't know what the rest of the money is for.
Hootie
ColdSVT reply :
The old blue gl2 used to be around 150...like ten years ago. I have two of em. One for deep cranks and other for squarebills. The work nice and i feel they are better than the current gl2
Coherence reply :
On 8/27/2014 at 11:42 PM, Dwight Hottle said:Better yet buy a real Gary Loomis Edge rod for $150 or four for $500.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/58394716/edge-first-strike-bass-rods-by-gary-loomis
d**n...Dwight beat me here!
WRB reply :
Temple Fork Outfitter makes a Gary Loomis Tactical series bass rods in your price range.
Tom
tomustang reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 12:55 AM, *Hootie said:Found out that they don't charge $150 just for the name. Bought a G LOOMIS decal for $2.00...so they only charge $2.00 for the name. I don't know what the rest of the money is for.
Hootie
$148 for the label to be installed, you know we all have to keep Americans labor force working 
irnwrkr reply :
I've got a TFO Gary Loomis rod I jig fish with. Like it a lot.was right in the $150 range.
ABW reply :
G Loomis is like the Beats by Dre of fishing rods
Greeneye8181 reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 6:41 AM, alee17 said:G Loomis is like the Beats by Dre of fishing rods
I disagree. Honestly that statement is ridiculous. The NRX is a perfect rod.
So is the Legend Xtreme overpriced also? I own both by the way.
aavery2 reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 6:41 AM, alee17 said:G Loomis is like the Beats by Dre of fishing rods
I respect your opinion, but I want to know do you own a G. Loomis rod? I am not asking if you have used, borrowed or even fished with one, I want to know if you have ever laid your own hard earned cash down for one.
Tywithay reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 6:41 AM, alee17 said:G Loomis is like the Beats by Dre of fishing rods
I think Bose would be a closer representation. Bose makes a very fine piece of audio equipment, but it's just way overpriced. Loomis isn't much different. They make a pretty good rod, especially the NRX. You'd be hard pressed to find a more sensitive rod than the NRX, though a few are right on its heels for less money. If you want the best, you gotta pay. The problem is more with the lower tier rods from the IMX down. They all offer subpar components and don't offer nearly as much performance as rods that cost a lot less, then expect you to pay just because it says Loomis on the side. I don't agree with that at all. When I can get an Avid, LTB, or KLX, made in the USA, with Fuji alconite guides, for $50-$150 less than an IMX with similar (or even better) performance; it's easy to see where I'll put my money. The Legend Elite/Extreme are every bit of the rod the GLX is and costs $100 less, with the same components. I just don't see how they justify the cost anymore when others are doing it better and cheaper.
Master Bait'r reply :
On 8/27/2014 at 9:10 AM, Tywithay said:Not the new model IMX. I bought one for a hair over $200, and even at that price it was a big rip off. You can do a whole lot better for half as much money. I would say the GLX is where Loomis starts to shine. The NRX is the only rod that truly blew my mind out of the bunch.
In the $200ish range, I feel like the 13 *** rods blow just about everything out of the water. It's scary how similar to the NRX they are at a fraction of the cost. I own both in XF, really like recoil guides, and the similarities are staggering given the price difference. I got a smokin deal on my NRX used and it was still substantially more than the *** which is ~95% of the rod the NRX is to be completely honest.
As for loomis making a $150 rod... No way, and even if they did you wouldn't want it.
Tywithay reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 8:22 AM, Master Bait said:In the $200ish range, the 13 *** rods blow just about everything out of the water. It's scary how similar to the NRX they are at a fraction of the cost.
Totally agree. They're not in the same class, as far as build quality. The performance far exceeds most rods in that price range, and several that cost much more. Same goes for the Orochi XX at $300. I'll pick up my XX rods 9/10 times before I use my GLX, because they just feel better.
I'm really interested to see what these Edge EFX rods do to change the game. They have a "real" Made in the USA Loomis IM blank for $200....has to be a scary thought for all the other manufacturers out there, if he can get across to the mainstream with the funky handles.
Master Bait'r reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 8:28 AM, Tywithay said:Totally agree. They're not in the same class, as far as build quality. The performance far exceeds most rods in that price range, and several that cost much more. Same goes for the Orochi XX at $300. I'll pick up my XX rods 9/10 times before I use my GLX, because they just feel better.
I'm really interested to see what these Edge EFX rods do to change the game. They have a "real" Made in the USA Loomis IM blank for $200....has to be a scary thought for all the other manufacturers out there, if he can get across to the mainstream with the funky handles.
I slightly modified that post so I could elaborate a bit, but I agree wholeheartedly with you. The small details in the loomis are nice, but the blanks and components in the *** rods give a killer performance at a very reasonable comparative cost.
Also agreed that if I was looking to spend $300 I'd go megabass before loomis unless I was getting another used NRX + wildcard haha
ABW reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 7:26 AM, Greeneye8181 said:I disagree. Honestly that statement is ridiculous. The NRX is a perfect rod.
So is the Legend Xtreme overpriced also? I own both by the way.
I was just making a comparison. When you look at fishing rods and you look at the top brands, G-Loomis is up there with them. Like how Beats by Dre are popular.
ABW reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 8:08 AM, aavery2 said:I respect your opinion, but I want to know do you own a G. Loomis rod? I am not asking if you have used, borrowed or even fished with one, I want to know if you have ever laid your own hard earned cash down for one.
Reading the first couple pages of this thread, it doesn't seem like their lower end rods are very good. Didn't say anything about the higher end ones. I don't own one. I know its very naive of me to say something like that but that's the general consensus. I didn't mean they are "bad" when compared them to Beats, I was just saying they are the more popular ones, like how Beats are popular for the brand name.
Alonerankin2 reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 8:28 AM, Tywithay said:Totally agree. They're not in the same class, as far as build quality. The performance far exceeds most rods in that price range, and several that cost much more. Same goes for the Orochi XX at $300. I'll pick up my XX rods 9/10 times before I use my GLX, because they just feel better.
I'm really interested to see what these Edge EFX rods do to change the game. They have a "real" Made in the USA Loomis IM blank for $200....has to be a scary thought for all the other manufacturers out there, if he can get across to the mainstream with the funky handles.
Yes the handles are already not appealing to me, but I would at least like to handle one a few times before final decision, that said... I have already mostly decided against it.
Sam reply :
Go to college.
Start a career.
Save your money.
And buy all of the G. Loomis rods you want before you get married.
Greeneye8181 reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 8:53 AM, alee17 said:Reading the first couple pages of this thread, it doesn't seem like their lower end rods are very good. Didn't say anything about the higher end ones. I don't own one. I know its very naive of me to say something like that but that's the general consensus. I didn't mean they are "bad" when compared them to Beats, I was just saying they are the more popular ones, like how Beats are popular for the brand name.
Yes. The lower end G Loomis rods I would not recommend. If you're going to spend 200 or less don't buy a GL2. They are not good rods even at 150. If you want a GREAT rod then you have to spend the money on a GLX or NRX.
Someone compared it to buying a Mercedes. That's the comparison that you should have made. Beats by Dre is a fad and a fashion statement for dumb kids that don't know any better.
deaknh03 reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 4:10 AM, tomustang said:$148 for the label to be installed, you know we all have to keep Americans labor force working
must be union..
Greeneye8181 reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 9:01 AM, deaknh03 said:must be union..
Want a G Loomis sweatshop?
aavery2 reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 8:53 AM, alee17 said:Reading the first couple pages of this thread, it doesn't seem like their lower end rods are very good. Didn't say anything about the higher end ones. I don't own one. I know its very naive of me to say something like that but that's the general consensus. I didn't mean they are "bad" when compared them to Beats, I was just saying they are the more popular ones, like how Beats are popular for the brand name.
Keep in mind that a large number of the comments you are reading are most likely being made by people like yourself, and I don't mean that derogatory. They are repeating what they heard others say, and what they have read in threads exactly like this. There are a large number of people here that have used and know these rods well and can offer their opinions based on experience with these and many other rods, but when posts are made with little to no knowledge of a product because it is fun to stir the pot, then the credibility of the thread is low and no one truly gets to learn from it.
IAY reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 8:53 AM, alee17 said:Reading the first couple pages of this thread, it doesn't seem like their lower end rods are very good. Didn't say anything about the higher end ones. I don't own one. I know its very naive of me to say something like that but that's the general consensus. I didn't mean they are "bad" when compared them to Beats, I was just saying they are the more popular ones, like how Beats are popular for the brand name.
Come on please spare us the bull. There is literally nothing good that comes from being compared to a brand that is literally worst in performance rankings among headphones and solely staying above water with its marketing department. I only have the old IMX 843C, which I think very light nice well crafted rod, but I don't think its nearly as good as the Orochi X4 which I got for 50 dollars more. I have only played around with the GL2 in store, and it felt very heavy and unbalanced to me. I don't think I would go for G.Loomis rods if there is a similar item in the JDM line, and I would be scared of purchasing anything G.Loomis put out that is less than the IMX series.
jonnyblazex reply :
I bet half the guys that posted on this thread don't own a g loomis nrx. The rod is expensive, as I stated much earlier in this post, sure maybe the cheap rods and dead feeling, but you get what you pay for when it comes to g loomis. I bought a rep sample NRX, it was brand new, never Ben opened out of the package. I saved about $160 off retail, and have the wildcard in my hand. How can you be mad? The rod is unmatched in sensativity in my book, straight up awesome. The action of the rod and even the way it bends when you have a nice fish on are spectacular, best blank and guide terrain a guy could ever ask for. I'm going to go out and say better than a custom rod by most (not all) builders. But again, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!!
Tywithay reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 9:19 AM, jonnyblazex said:I bet half the guys that posted on this thread don't own a g loomis nrx. The rod is expensive, as I stated much earlier in this post, sure maybe the cheap rods and dead feeling, but you get what you pay for when it comes to g loomis. I bought a rep sample NRX, it was brand new, never Ben opened out of the package. I saved about $160 off retail, and have the wildcard in my hand. How can you be mad? The rod is unmatched in sensativity in my book, straight up awesome. The action of the rod and even the way it bends when you have a nice fish on are spectacular, best blank and guide terrain a guy could ever ask for. I'm going to go out and say better than a custom rod by most (not all) builders. But again, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!!
Do you own any custom rods? I can assure you that a custom made from a K2, NFC HM, or SC5 blank that is built to your own specifications will give you a much better experience than any rod off the shelf, even the NRX. And that's coming from someone that has owned probably a half dozen NRX rods.
5fishlimit reply :
I like my GL2 rod just fine. I find it funny that most of you have "only held one at the store a few times". That's like saying a car has bad handling, because you sat in the driver's seat at the car show.
On the water - doing what it's supposed to do - it's actually good IMHO.
I have no regrets.
Jeff H reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 9:19 AM, jonnyblazex said:. But again, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!!
I don't feel I did with the GL3 I bought, and I didn't pay regular price for it. It is the only Loomis rod I've bought and it was a big disappointment to me. I don't think it's even as sensitive as my Shimano Compre. Works ok for spinnerbaits though.
Master Bait'r reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 9:27 AM, 5fishlimit said:I like my GL2 rod just fine. I find it funny that most of you have "only held one at the store a few times". That's like saying a car has bad handling, because you sat in the driver's seat at the car show.
On the water - doing what it's supposed to do - it's actually good IMHO.
I have no regrets.
Well to be completely honest all I had to do was pick it up and give it a shake to know it wasn't for me. I wouldn't have one on the water if I wasn't impressed with the most basic interaction. I don't mean to speak Ill of the product but it was not what I was looking for. At all. To say I should get it out on the water before I decide I don't like it seems like a waste if you know what I mean. 
jonnyblazex reply :
That's why I'm saying, BUY AN NRX OR DONT BUY A G LOOMIS!!!
Greeneye8181 reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 9:27 AM, 5fishlimit said:I like my GL2 rod just fine. I find it funny that most of you have "only held one at the store a few times". That's like saying a car has bad handling, because you sat in the driver's seat at the car show.
On the water - doing what it's supposed to do - it's actually good IMHO.
I have no regrets.
I hear that. I use to have a crankbait series GL2 and it was sweet but I'm not nearly as picky with a crankbait or even a frog rod. Alright you talked me into it. I'm gonna buy another 
5fishlimit reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 9:35 AM, Master Bait said:Well to be completely honest all I had to do was pick it up and give it a shake to know it wasn't for me. I wouldn't have one on the water if I wasn't impressed with the most basic interaction. I don't mean to speak Ill of the product but it was not what I was looking for. At all. To say I should get it out on the water before I decide I don't like it seems like a waste if you know what I mean.
No, I don't know what you mean. I hated the Duckett rods from picking them up at the store, but after fishing with one I changed my tune really quickly. I also used to think Daiwa reels were overpriced from my impressions of handling them at the store, but after fishing with one one the water I also changed my mind. Only own Daiwa reels now.
IAY reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 9:27 AM, 5fishlimit said:I like my GL2 rod just fine. I find it funny that most of you have "only held one at the store a few times". That's like saying a car has bad handling, because you sat in the driver's seat at the car show.
On the water - doing what it's supposed to do - it's actually good IMHO.
I have no regrets.
Is playing around with the rod and finding it completely unimpressive than going on to buy an IMX not enough for you? Testing the rod in a store isn't simply sitting in the car seat, it is more like going out on a test drive. Is it same as taking it out on the water? absolutely not, but you can get a decent idea of how the rod is going to perform and it is decently fair judgement.
5fishlimit reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 9:50 AM, IAY said:Is playing around with the rod and finding it completely unimpressive than going on to buy an IMX not enough for you? Testing the rod in a store isn't simply sitting in the car seat, it is more like going out on a test drive. Is it same as taking it out on the water? absolutely not, but you can get a decent idea of how the rod is going to perform and it is decently fair judgement.
Perform what? Swishy whooshing sounds as you giggle it back and forth?
IAY reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 9:54 AM, 5fishlimit said:Perform what? Swishy whooshing sounds as you giggle it back and forth?
It felt very very tip heavy, it did not feel sensitive when I tapped it around, and it did not feel very different in those two factors than St. Croix Mojo Bass series. Literally the only thing it has going for it is the overall aesthetics of the rod. It's just like how I tested around with the Revo 3 gen S, SX, STX, and Curado G and was not impressed by any of them. It is silly that magically things will be better "just because I get to take it out on water" when you are so unimpressed by it when you are testing it out in the store.
5fishlimit reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 10:04 AM, IAY said:It felt very very tip heavy, it did not feel sensitive when I tapped it around, and it did not feel very different in those two factors than St. Croix Mojo Bass series. Literally the only thing it has going for it is the overall aesthetics of the rod. It's just like how I tested around with the Revo 3 gen S, SX, STX, and Curado G and was not impressed by any of them. It is silly that magically things will be better "just because I get to take it out on water" when you are so unimpressed by it when you are testing it out in the store.
Agree to disagree.
Master Bait'r reply :
On 8/28/2014 at 9:43 AM, 5fishlimit said:No, I don't know what you mean. I hated the Duckett rods from picking them up at the store, but after fishing with one I changed my tune really quickly. I also used to think Daiwa reels were overpriced from my impressions of handling them at the store, but after fishing with one one the water I also changed my mind. Only own Daiwa reels now.
Haha cool man, that's why they don't mandate all fishermen to think/feel/fish/buy the same way... If you know what I mean
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