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Post by gloomis1983 on Aug 6, 2008 9:47:47 GMT -5
i was wondering if anyone uses a gLoomis surf rod, i have one 12' casting the biggest one they make, steep price but worth it, this rod has the true meaning of backbone in it
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Post by ohiopaylakes on Aug 15, 2008 12:45:46 GMT -5
GLoomis make some nice rods but you should see the new St Croix Legend Surf rods. The casting model retails for $420.00 to $450.00 each. These are not for the average fisherman but well worth the money. i was wondering if anyone uses a gLoomis surf rod, i have one 12' casting the biggest one they make, steep price but worth it, this rod has the true meaning of backbone in it |
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Post by gloomis1983 on Aug 15, 2008 13:35:35 GMT -5
I have not seen those! I bet those are awesome, i messed around with the legend spinning rods b4 and they seem pretty dang nice! I got a killer deal on my loomis surf rod or else i'd never pay that much for a surf rod, but i'd like to check those out
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Post by fishdealer04 on Aug 16, 2008 15:50:37 GMT -5
I use St. Croix rods when I am not fishing for catfish. I love their rods, I am thinking of swithching my catfish rods over to St. Croix rods.
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Post by gloomis1983 on Aug 17, 2008 9:19:14 GMT -5
st.croix makes a great blank! these use great components and are a good company to deal with! i have an avid 7' UL , 3 classic cats, and a couple of other light spinning rods triumph and premier and never have had a problem, best built rod for the money in my opinion, i'm just hooked on gLoomis unmatched sensitivity and weight
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Post by fishdealer04 on Aug 17, 2008 11:13:47 GMT -5
Gloomis makes a great rod as well. I used some when I was in Oregon fishing for salmon and sturgeon. I use a lot of the premier rods and some Avids, who knows, might have to get a gloomis to add to the aresenal.
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Post by fishermanjeff on Aug 17, 2008 16:17:19 GMT -5
honestly why do people buy the 3 4hundred dollar poles i think it is a waste you can get a rod that works just as great for cheaper and same results when casting and fighting fish?
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Post by fishdealer04 on Aug 17, 2008 17:02:37 GMT -5
I wont spend over 200 for a rod. which is still a lot of money. I used to say I would never spend over $50 for a rod, but then I got a great deal on some St. Croix rods, and they are amazing. Until you use them, you can't understand the difference. The weight, variety, and applications for these higher end rods is amazing. Sensitivity and back bone can't be compared either.
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Post by ohiopaylakes on Aug 18, 2008 0:02:20 GMT -5
You are buying more than a rod with St Croix or G Loomis. You are buying the name and customer service. St Croix has a trade in program. If you break your st croix you can upgrade the rod for $60.00. I have had customers upgrade to rods that cost over $300.00 for $60.00. Plus the stand behind there products. All of the lower priced surf rods will not hold up to hard hitting big fish. You can catch catfish up to 100 lbs but take the same rod and hit the east coast and hit some 20 lb Stripers, Cobia or some nice 50-75 lb sharks and then you will see why these higher end surf rods are worth the money. You don't know what you are missing until you have used one. I wont spend over 200 for a rod. which is still a lot of money. I used to say I would never spend over $50 for a rod, but then I got a great deal on some St. Croix rods, and they are amazing. Until you use them, you can't understand the difference. The weight, variety, and applications for these higher end rods is amazing. Sensitivity and back bone can't be compared either. |
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Post by gloomis1983 on Aug 18, 2008 0:26:37 GMT -5
all i use to use growin up was berkley and fenwick HMX HMG, and i use to say the same thing, "well i can catch just as many fish w/ this rod as you can w/ those expensive rods, but once i bought my first Loomis there was no going back to ordinary rods! like you guys said there's no comparison to other rods unless you see for yourself, I absolutely agree about the TRUE use of surf rods, even a 100lb catfish out of a paylake has nothing on a 60-75 lb shark, when these rods are used for what they are intended for is when you see why the price tags are what they are! gLoomis and St.croix are the two best rod makers out there in my opinion , or else they wouldn't be around for as long as they have even with the expensive prices!
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Post by ohiopaylakes on Aug 18, 2008 0:39:30 GMT -5
I do agree with St Croix and G Loomis being the 2 best rod makers out there. St Croix has been building rods right here in the USA for 60 years now and i am not sure about G Loomis. The Fenwick is a great rod also but when it comes down to the quality of rod makers St Croix and G Loomis are the best. I would have to say the Lamiglas is close as well. I have seen alot of guys go to Florida or Surf on the east coast with stock 6500 Garcia reels and get them broke and tore up. I took my brother n law shark fishing a couple years back and all he has ever done is fish for catfish at paylakes and the river. I took him out on a boat and he caught some small shark and the biggest he caught was 25 lbs and he could not believe how hard this fish was to get in. he told me that he would have bet his pay check that this fish was over 100 lbs. Surf rods are designed to catch saltwater fish and have the back bone to bring them in. We seen a guy pier fishing with a catfish rod down there and something hit his rod so fast and hard it broke off below the reel and just left hi handle in the rod holder. all i use to use growin up was berkley and fenwick HMX HMG, and i use to say the same thing, "well i can catch just as many fish w/ this rod as you can w/ those expensive rods, but once i bought my first Loomis there was no going back to ordinary rods! like you guys said there's no comparison to other rods unless you see for yourself, I absolutely agree about the TRUE use of surf rods, even a 100lb catfish out of a paylake has nothing on a 60-75 lb shark, when these rods are used for what they are intended for is when you see why the price tags are what they are! gLoomis and St.croix are the two best rod makers out there in my opinion , or else they wouldn't be around for as long as they have even with the expensive prices! |
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Post by gloomis1983 on Aug 19, 2008 2:31:48 GMT -5
ohiopaylakes, do you use calcutta's? because majority of people on here don't like them, but i have a 700 that's has more guts and drag than most 7000's and cast great, i don't know if people know to adjust the centrifugal brake in them or not? these reels are not just regular 6500's when tuned and adjusted are great reels and the 400's , almost bought the st.croix casting reel years ago when i worked at fisherman's quarters in dayton, now i wish i would have  |
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Post by ohiopaylakes on Aug 19, 2008 12:35:00 GMT -5
Yes, I have used the Calcutta reels. They are so much better than Abu Garcia reels and they are built like a tank. I also use the St Croix Avid 300 reel which is smoother than the Calcutta. I will never us a garcia again except the ones we custom build for long distance casting. But when we are done with these reels they cost $200.00 or more. ohiopaylakes, do you use calcutta's? because majority of people on here don't like them, but i have a 700 that's has more guts and drag than most 7000's and cast great, i don't know if people know to adjust the centrifugal brake in them or not? these reels are not just regular 6500's when tuned and adjusted are great reels and the 400's , almost bought the st.croix casting reel years ago when i worked at fisherman's quarters in dayton, now i wish i would have |
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Post by gloomis1983 on Aug 19, 2008 15:19:49 GMT -5
yes i contemplated buying one of the St.Croix reels for months and never did, i wish i would have now i would put it on my Emblem Surf instead of my Saltwater Iron IR410cx , turned out to be very good reels for the money though
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Post by slipbobberdave on Sept 3, 2008 0:57:51 GMT -5
I have a Gloomis 12ft surf rod Its a bad az surf rod I dont think I would ever get rid of it awsome casting and fighting and hook set. I also have a ocean master and I still like Gloomis better but its also 2ft longer. My buddy has a few different st croix which are pretty good as well. That would be the three top picks for me, unless you plan on trolling a lot then not sure maybe something really light like emcast, maybe st croix Gloomis or ocean master makes lighter rods but Im not sure. I have some cheaper rods I would give up any day for one of them. Hope that helps.
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