G loomis rods

keep_itsimple · #1 16-10-2011, 07:05 PM

I've been looking and I relized that there is about 600 different rods and blanks they make.

What are in your opinion is the best for
Bream
Flathead
Snapper
Jigging for kingy's

I need one of each but just want to see people thoughts

matt jorg · #2 17-10-2011, 02:45 AM

With so many to choose from this is what I run--

Bream- dsr820s glx x2 with 1000 reels. These are sweet for snag and cover fishin with hardbodies and plastics where huge casts aren't needed. Also smashes big by-catch flatties with ease.

Bream- tsr862-2 glx x1 with a lightweight 2500 for surface walkers and vibes over flats. This could be the ultimate rod my opinion.Could do the above but not as ballsy.

Big Flatties/snapper- I've been waiting now a month for an nrx852s , I've got a 3000 reel with 10lb braid ready to go. After handling one in the shop I had to have one!
Ps. American loomis sellers will take your money before letting you know they are on back- order!! Anyway I will have saved some $$$ when I get it...

T Curve · #3 17-10-2011, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by matt jorg

With so many to choose from this is what I run--

Bream- dsr820s glx x2 with 1000 reels. These are sweet for snag and cover fishin with hardbodies and plastics where huge casts aren't needed. Also smashes big by-catch flatties with ease.

Bream- tsr862-2 glx x1 with a lightweight 2500 for surface walkers and vibes over flats. This could be the ultimate rod my opinion.Could do the above but not as ballsy.

Big Flatties/snapper- I've been waiting now a month for an nrx852s , I've got a 3000 reel with 10lb braid ready to go. After handling one in the shop I had to have one!
Ps. American loomis sellers will take your money before letting you know they are on back- order!! Anyway I will have saved some $$$ when I get it...

Just picked up my NRX 852 s this morning from the local tackle shop and it feels amazing, I can't wait to use it. I'll be using mine with a Fireblood 4000 and it will be used for everything from snapper to barra.

Bobby Bass · #4 17-10-2011, 03:56 AM

There are a rediculous amount of loomis rods. The TSR 862-2 is the most popular for bream. The simano boys where working on a ozzy designed gl2 aswell, should be out soon I think.

the NRX is getting very popular in the heavier range

I dont know about jigging for kings I have not bought a loomis rod for that.

If you can, try to support local tackle when buying these rods. We need to back locally to keep the tackle shops cranking while the dollar is high. So many people are buying overseas and this means we dont get as much support when it comes to local sponsorship of comps.

If the dollar keeps up there and people keep buying so much overseas we may not have locals that you can go in and look before you buy.

Cheers
Chris

matt jorg · #5 17-10-2011, 04:31 AM

That's all good Chris I 100% agree with supporting tackle shops and actually do with everything but my loomis rods, my local boys get plenty of funding from me!! They reckon they can't even bring them in through their dealer for the price direct from a us dealer when I enquired, it is a shame but an NRX for$690 local or $425? Its not fair on the locals, they can't compete.

T Curve · #6 17-10-2011, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by matt jorg

That's all good Chris I 100% agree with supporting tackle shops and actually do with everything but my loomis rods, my local boys get plenty of funding from me!! They reckon they can't even bring them in through their dealer for the price direct from a us dealer when I enquired, it is a shame but an NRX for$690 local or $425? Its not fair on the locals, they can't compete.

Matt,
I think your local is profiteering a bit on the NRX I got mine from my local today for $380. I find his prices are always competative with online and you get the local warranty which is a bonus as well.
Regards,

T Curve

matt jorg · #7 17-10-2011, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by T Curve

Matt,
I think your local is profiteering a bit on the NRX I got mine from my local today for $380. I find his prices are always competative with online and you get the local warranty which is a bonus as well.
Regards,

T Curve

Mate that sure is an unreal price! I saw $690 in a tackleworld in the city, my local boys won't even get them in...

T Curve · #8 17-10-2011, 05:19 AM

Sorry Keepitsimple,
didn't mean to hijack your thread, but Matt his philosophy is to place a small mark up and move as much stock as possible rather than maximising profits and having it sit there for months. Who am I to argue?

keep_itsimple · #9 17-10-2011, 05:25 AM

I was looking at an overseas shop cause I'll buy a few rods cause don't have massive amounts of money laying around.
It sucks but it's life

T Curve · #10 17-10-2011, 05:55 AM

Mate there is a big difference in price between the different blanks Loomis sell. Also if you don't need new then quite often other members on this site upgrade their rods and some are like new but with the potential to save you 100's of dollars.

You really need to feel the rods for yourself and work out what reels you are going to put on them before making a final decision as you are making a sizeable investment if you want high quality rods to suit those needs separately.

keep_itsimple · #11 17-10-2011, 08:09 AM

Got the reels
Stella 1000 fd
Symere 2500
Stella 8000 sw
Just need a 4000 fd and I'm set

T Curve · #12 17-10-2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by keep_itsimple

I was looking at an overseas shop cause I'll buy a few rods cause don't have massive amounts of money laying around.
It sucks but it's life

Loomis with Stella's, for a bloke with limited funds you certainly have expensive tastes

keep_itsimple · #13 17-10-2011, 07:34 PM

Buy it once and the best then you don't need to replace

T Curve · #14 17-10-2011, 07:39 PM

I agree mate, always buy the best you can afford in anything you get.

keep_itsimple · #15 18-10-2011, 07:44 AM

I just save for ages and don't impulse buy