G Loomis 843MBR

LgMouthGambler · July 17, 2017, 03:38:36 PM

I broke. I ordered one for a helluva deal. Should be here by the end of the week. I was gonna wait, but then decided why not. If Rich tells me its a great rod, then Im gonna take his word for it. Lets see how it feels with the Antares.

flowerjohn · July 17, 2017, 04:12:07 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2017, 03:38:36 PM
I broke. I ordered one for a helluva deal. Should be here by the end of the week. I was gonna wait, but then decided why not. If Rich tells me its a great rod, then Im gonna take his word for it. Lets see how it feels with the Antares.

I think you're gonna really like that one!!

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rockchalk06 · July 17, 2017, 05:15:13 PM

For what we both paid, we got steals on it. I'm very happy with mine.

cortman · July 17, 2017, 05:45:49 PM

What series, GLX?

LgMouthGambler · July 17, 2017, 08:28:32 PM

Quote from: cortman on July 17, 2017, 05:45:49 PM
What series, GLX?

EX6

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earldogg · July 17, 2017, 09:11:55 PM

Not much that stick can't do, a true all purpose stick.

cortman · July 17, 2017, 09:34:00 PM

Love my only Loomis stick, the GLX 842 MBR. The MBR tapers are really nice, a bit more multipurpose than the JWR to my knowledge.

rockchalk06 · July 18, 2017, 05:20:15 AM

Quote from: cortman on July 17, 2017, 09:34:00 PM
Love my only Loomis stick, the GLX 842 MBR. The MBR tapers are really nice, a bit more multipurpose than the JWR to my knowledge.

Indeed. I got the JWR 852 and while I love it's responsiveness and sensitivity, I think for what I do, the MBR may have been the better choice. Loomis did their homework on the 2016 GLX.

Matt,

I really think you'll like that MBR. Mine feels great with light Texas Rigs.

loomisguy · July 18, 2017, 05:47:23 AM

The 843 is a great all around stick. It along with the Denali N2 843 are among my favorite spinnerbait rods.
Also fishes a squarebill and a spook well.

FISH520 · July 18, 2017, 06:19:41 AM

Should be interesting to see if Matt get entangled in the Loomis web

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LgMouthGambler · July 19, 2017, 03:35:11 PM

Hows that for service! The rod just showed up at my shop today. 2 days later! Got to love them boys at The Tackle Trap.

LgMouthGambler · July 20, 2017, 06:57:56 AM

Sealed the cork last night. Took it out for a bit this morning. First impression, not blown away. Its a nice rod, but I wouldnt put the performance ahead of the Dobyns Coalition I sold for it. Its a nice rod no doubt, but Im gonna have to get more time on it to make a better observation.

Down4ttown · July 20, 2017, 10:16:15 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 20, 2017, 06:57:56 AM
Sealed the cork last night. Took it out for a bit this morning. First impression, not blown away. Its a nice rod, but I wouldnt put the performance ahead of the Dobyns Coalition I sold for it. Its a nice rod no doubt, but Im gonna have to get more time on it to make a better observation.

All my reviews and feedback is that you either love the E6X or it feels dead with little feedback while fishing. I was able to fish someone's on a Carolina rig. Not sure of the model but I did not really take to it. Great looking rod, seemed ok for the money, but it was not for me. Fish it a little with different setups and see because some people swear by them

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rockchalk06 · July 20, 2017, 10:57:32 AM

Quote from: Down4ttown on July 20, 2017, 10:16:15 AM
All my reviews and feedback is that you either love the E6X or it feels dead with little feedback while fishing. I was able to fish someone's on a Carolina rig. Not sure of the model but I did not really take to it. Great looking rod, seemed ok for the money, but it was not for me. Fish it a little with different setups and see because some people swear by them

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It is a love or hate rod. If all you've been fishing with is Lightning rods or Veritas Rods, it's a major jump. If you have customs off PB Blanks and other high end rods, it leaves a lacking taste in your mouth.

I got mine for around 55 dollars out of pocket. Even for what he paid for it, I think it's a good deal. I didn't get the best sensitivity out of it with mono, but when I put some 30# J-Braid with the MGL, it was a different stick. I honestly can't tell a difference in my 733 Champion and my 853 MBR when dragging a jig

Down4ttown · July 20, 2017, 10:58:18 AM

Damn for 55 dollars I can learn to like it.

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rockchalk06 · July 20, 2017, 10:59:49 AM

Quote from: Down4ttown on July 20, 2017, 10:58:18 AM
Damn for 55 dollars I can learn to like it.

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I'm a big fan of their 3 power MBR rods. AML has the NRX853 MBR on sale for 375 new. I'm trying to find a reason to put on my CC.

Incarcerated Otter · July 22, 2017, 06:38:54 PM

Question for those that have both the MBR and JWR. How would you describe the difference between the 2 ? I have a 2016 GLX 802C JWR and want to either get another JWR or MBR. Where I fish, medium power rods are more than enough power unless I'm throwing frogs in pads. I mostly fish small crankbaits and soft plastics.

rockchalk06 · July 22, 2017, 10:00:56 PM

Quote from: Incarcerated Otter on July 22, 2017, 06:38:54 PM
Question for those that have both the MBR and JWR. How would you describe the difference between the 2 ? I have a 2016 GLX 802C JWR and want to either get another JWR or MBR. Where I fish, medium power rods are more than enough power unless I'm throwing frogs in pads. I mostly fish small crankbaits and soft plastics.

The JWR's are faster actions. Load faster and a little more responsive on bottom baits and in deep water. MBR's are classic slower actions.

I have the same rod you do but in an 852 and use it for anything around 1/4 oz etc. I love it. For treble hooked baits, I'd rather have a slowe action like the MBR. The GLX 843 MBR would be my recommendation if you wanted to stick with the GLX line.

Incarcerated Otter · July 23, 2017, 09:58:17 AM

Quote from: rockchalk06 on July 22, 2017, 10:00:56 PM
The JWR's are faster actions. Load faster and a little more responsive on bottom baits and in deep water. MBR's are classic slower actions.

I have the same rod you do but in an 852 and use it for anything around 1/4 oz etc. I love it. For treble hooked baits, I'd rather have a slowe action like the MBR. The GLX 843 MBR would be my recommendation if you wanted to stick with the GLX line.

Great thanks for the help. I do like the JWR a lot. Do you feel the MBR would also be good for soft plastics ? Mostly weightless and sometimes 1/16-1/8 oz weights.

rockchalk06 · July 23, 2017, 10:00:48 AM

Quote from: Incarcerated Otter on July 23, 2017, 09:58:17 AM
Great thanks for the help. I do like the JWR a lot. Do you feel the MBR would also be good for soft plastics ? Mostly weightless and sometimes 1/16-1/8 oz weights.

I do. I have the E6X MBR 843 for that.

Incarcerated Otter · July 23, 2017, 10:07:30 AM

Quote from: rockchalk06 on July 23, 2017, 10:00:48 AM
I do. I have the E6X MBR 853 for that.

Great sounds good. My only decision now is to either get the E6X or save up for another GLX

rockchalk06 · July 23, 2017, 10:10:55 AM

Quote from: Incarcerated Otter on July 23, 2017, 10:07:30 AM
Great sounds good. My only decision now is to either get the E6X or save up for another GLX

If you have the coin, get the GLX. Look for a used model first. I got my 852 JWR like new for 290 shipped. The 2016 GLX is a whole different animal. I'd take it over an NRX any day.

That said, I'm pretty impressed with my E6X though.

Incarcerated Otter · July 23, 2017, 10:23:36 AM

Good to know about the E6X. I read a lot of mixed reviews on them.

LgMouthGambler · July 23, 2017, 08:18:40 PM

Got to use the rod for a bit today. Did get to hook up with a fish, but was a mudfish. Its ok though, cause i got to see what the rod can do. Feel is pretty average. I wouldnt put this rod at the top of my list for sensitivity in its price point. I think my Crucial rod blows the EX6 away in that for less money. I will say the overall action is pretty nice. Still more time needed with it.
I mounted the Curado50E on the rod instead to fish with heavier soft plastics.

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