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Advantages: Performs well
Disadvantages: price
"No doubt about it, this rod is one of the best fishing rods out on the market today! It casts great, it is incredibly light weight, very sensitive, and really strong. All excellent qualities to look for in any rod! But unfortunately the price point for this rod is outrageous! I am a true believer that you get what you pay for in any purchase, but $400 for a fishing rod is crazy, but hey if you all the money to burn then go for it, you will be very impressed. One more thing to add, living in Canada, the warranty for Loomis rods was embarrassing, but now that Shimano has taken full responsibility for Loomis warranties I give them two thumbs up! Cheers!!!"
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What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Top 100 Contributor
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5
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"The GLX is the lightest and strongest rod in its class, period. I do not know of any rod that is lighter then the GLX, yet remains its strength. The sensitivity is superior to any other rod I have ever fished, custom or not. The Fuji SiC guides are the best out their and well proven in the field. Indeed you do pay some for the name, but you get something superior to anything else; a hand crafted rod which was hand crafted in America. Like any other rod, it does not defy the laws of physics and if you use the wrong test line, it can break. Since it is unpainted, if you use it in saltwater and do not rinse it off, it will corrode. Additionally, since it is not painted, a small knick or chip will mean the rod will break in a fight with a fish, so don't let that happen. High sticking with these graphite rods are the worst thing you can do and they will cause them to snap; these rods are designed to handle the load of the fish throughout the entire rod; not just the top. If by chance you do break them, you have a good company backing them up. This rod is the best there is."
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What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Top 250 Contributor
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3
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"I borrowed this rod from a buddy for a full day of bass fishing. This rod is fine, it is light, casts well, and is comfortable but it is not worth $ 350. Rods half this price are just as nice. The G loomis name alone must be worth 100 bucks because I can think of rods I like better under $ 200. Diawa, American Rodsmiths and Bass Pro Shops all make rods similar in weight, quality, and performance. If you do have your heart set on spending almost 400 dollars on a rod you might as well get a rod custom made to your specifications then spend the money on this. A good rod but there are so many better choices for less money."
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What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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4 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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5
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BSR803,
July 10, 2007
By Buckeye Basser
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"GLX are the cream of the crop. Yes I had one break also, but the warranty is unbeatable also. I've broken about every other brand of rod I've owned and not received the customer satifaction I get from G Loomis."
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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