G-Loomis DSR820s GL2 rods any good?

bream explorer · #1 10-09-2011, 08:30 AM

Gday all was at a local tackle shop today and seen a G-Loomis DSR820s GL2 4-8lb Extra Fast rod sitting in the bargain bin. I am looking to get an upgrade of rod because I am currently using a Starlo stick ultra light at moment. Are these good rods? Are they a better rod for hard bodies or soft plastics? I mainly fish for bream and was looking for a good rod for soft plastics?. Any help would be appreciated.

ginga ninja · #2 10-09-2011, 09:24 AM

I have had one of those for about one and a half months now and can't fault it. i haven't used much in the way of harbodies yet however it can flick plastics very well and give them a good twitch. there's plenty of power in it and you would have no trouble coaxing a bream out of tiger country with it. i got mine for $300 at a local tackleword, so if it is cheaper, go for it!

Caught Up · #3 10-09-2011, 10:47 PM

I got one matched up with a Shimano Symetre 2500. It's a good all purpose rod for the style of fishing I do flicking plastics & hardbodies for bream, flathead. I however prefer my t-curve as I find it more comfortable to use all day. I picked mine up for $245 at the Sydney Boat Show recently.

D'n'A · #4 10-09-2011, 11:47 PM

Have used one for the last couple of years great for plastics and hardbodies since i've had it i havnt even thought of getting a different rod

creek bandit · #5 11-09-2011, 02:18 AM

How cheap is it? Loomis used to be the top product but there are better products out there now for half the money.

ginga ninja · #6 11-09-2011, 04:47 AM

i found mine to be awsome! very light to pick up, enough powerto stop a bream, short butt and they are so easy to flick lures with. i absolutly love it

HB tragic · #7 11-09-2011, 07:16 AM

I enjoy using mine. I asked locally(SA Bream Master section) what could be recommended to match up with my 2500 Stradic fi and this was the rod. It was compatible for hb/sp fishing for bream both sub and surface fishing as well as local bycatch(mulloway). I now have it matched to a Twinpower 2500 and I could not be more spoilt. If you can get it on the cheap then grab it while you can - I paid $370 and it has been worth it. Regards. Hbt.

crusty · #8 11-09-2011, 08:58 AM

GLoomis make a pretty good blank.
I have picked up and played with the blended version of this blank and feel that its very good.
Personally I'm not really interested in the Loomis GL2 or GL3's, I think there is better bang for the buck.
I do like the the IMX and GLX and the DSR blend, but I would build my own.

Haven't had the pleasure of the NRX's yet. Avoiding even looking at these just in case I like them.

bream explorer · #9 11-09-2011, 07:47 PM

Thanks everyone for there feedback. I went back yesterday and tried it with a couple of reels on it and could not resist. Thanks for your help cant wait to try it.

HB tragic · #10 13-09-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bream explorer

Thanks everyone for there feedback. I went back yesterday and tried it with a couple of reels on it and could not resist. Thanks for your help cant wait to try it.

Just out of curiosity what reel are you putting on it? Regards. HBt.

bream explorer · #11 13-09-2011, 01:51 AM

G'day HBT at the moment I will be matching it up to a 2500 Stradic Fi but also looked at the 2500 sustain for a future reel upgrade.

HB tragic · #12 13-09-2011, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bream explorer

G'day HBT at the moment I will be matching it up to a 2500 Stradic Fi but also looked at the 2500 sustain for a future reel upgrade.

Nice choice(s). Look out bream now and in the future. Regards. HBt.

Scissors · #13 15-09-2011, 07:46 AM

Weren't these rods only $200 at Ray & Annes not that long ago?

HB tragic · #14 15-09-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Scissors

Weren't these rods only $200 at Ray & Annes not that long ago?

If you are referring to the short butt inter model then yes. I was keen to try one to see the difference between it and my longer butt version. I held one with a 2500 Stradic on it (which I use). Suffice to say I am glad I have what I have. Did not like the feel. Regards. HBt.

LongReach · #15 17-09-2011, 08:04 AM

I have this rod. I like it. I use it plastics, hardbodies, and surface lures.

I am thinking of getting the better models of this 820s but would not get rid of the GL2.

I actually don't think its the best rod out there.....but this rod is like a good luck charm or something and I can't part with it.