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 Re: Gloomis GLX vs...???
[Re: 96speed]
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02/14/13 06:17 PM
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BassinBilly
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There's a reason every company around likes to brag about having the Loomis blank. The other high end rods from other companies aren't much cheaper (if any) than the GLX. With that said, I have not tried the new split grip GLX rods.
Are you talking about the Shimano Loomis or the Gary Loomis blanks? Big difference
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Re: Gloomis GLX vs...???
[Re: John Warden]
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02/14/13 06:52 PM
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catslayer
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You can't get g.loomis (now owned by shimano) blanks they killed the program. You can get north fork composites, Gary loomis's company blanks that's all they make.
Temple fork outfitters is who you need to look at, Gary loomis blanks and signature series. Lifetime warranty and half the price
"I'll never mess with bee's or wasp anymore, and I'll never gig another beaver..." Words from a man who learned things the hard way
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Re: Gloomis GLX vs...???
[Re: John Warden]
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02/14/13 07:17 PM
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Frenzy
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I have a GLX and Dobyns Extremes. The GLX BCR is a little bit more senstive IMO, but I like the dobyns better overall...less money and superb warranty/customer service. I've heard alot of good things about the KLX's but a one year warranty keeps me from pulling the trigger on one.
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Re: Gloomis GLX vs...???
[Re: John Warden]
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02/14/13 07:23 PM
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John Warden
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Might look at Dobyns Championship series..I would love to switch to Kistler, East TX boys but the warranty gets me as well....
Thanks for all the suggestions!!!
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Re: Gloomis GLX vs...???
[Re: catslayer]
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02/14/13 07:48 PM
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Badbasslures
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Temple fork outfitters is who you need to look at, Gary loomis blanks and signature series. Lifetime warranty and half the price
Half the price yes, but half the sensitivity too. Not to mention twice the weight. LOL! GLX's are tough to beat. Will say that St. Croix have come a long way in the last few years though. Their sensitivity is on par with Loomis and they balance very, very well.
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Re: Gloomis GLX vs...???
[Re: Badbasslures]
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02/14/13 08:46 PM
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DustyHartOutdoors
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Temple fork outfitters is who you need to look at, Gary loomis blanks and signature series. Lifetime warranty and half the price
Half the price yes, but half the sensitivity too. Not to mention twice the weight. LOL! GLX's are tough to beat. Will say that St. Croix have come a long way in the last few years though. Their sensitivity is on par with Loomis and they balance very, very well. Everyone that thinks TFO rods are heavy needs to put down the $99 Signature Series and pick up a Gary Loomis Tactical Series, at $149 I promise you can't beat the weight, sensitivity, balance or the warranty!!!
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Re: Gloomis GLX vs...???
[Re: John Warden]
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02/14/13 09:50 PM
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2manyrangers
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NRX!!! No other rod compares... PERIOD!
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Re: Gloomis GLX vs...???
[Re: John Warden]
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02/14/13 09:52 PM
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Badbasslures
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I haven't even seen a Tactical Series rod yet. I'd like to though. I love to find a rod in that price range that truely lives up to the hype. It seems that several companies have learned how to balance rods in that price range well enough to make them feel great to hold in store but rarely do they as good as they feel. I'm a fishing rod junkie so I'll keep the Tactical series in mind.
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Re: Gloomis GLX vs...???
[Re: John Warden]
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02/14/13 10:19 PM
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DustyHartOutdoors
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The big stores do not have the Tactical Series, search the web do dealers or TFO is in Dallas. I'll try to take a pic of one of mine with a reel on it & post it.
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Re: Gloomis GLX vs...???
[Re: John Warden]
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02/14/13 10:59 PM
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Kes
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Tri Lakes tackle in lufkin have the tactical series in stock.
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Re: Gloomis GLX vs...???
[Re: John Warden]
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02/14/13 11:51 PM
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124Donnie
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I have two NRX's and they r not all that
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Re: Gloomis GLX vs...???
[Re: 2manyrangers]
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02/14/13 11:53 PM
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KsRanger518
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NRX!!! No other rod compares... PERIOD! This..
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Re: Gloomis GLX vs...???
[Re: Badbasslures]
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02/15/13 12:06 AM
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catslayer
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Temple fork outfitters is who you need to look at, Gary loomis blanks and signature series. Lifetime warranty and half the price
Half the price yes, but half the sensitivity too. Not to mention twice the weight. LOL! GLX's are tough to beat. Will say that St. Croix have come a long way in the last few years though. Their sensitivity is on par with Loomis and they balance very, very well. Your crazy man, as already noted go fish a tactical series which by the way are the ones loomis signed off on not the 99 dollar series. Fish with the taticals and you will be shocked.
"I'll never mess with bee's or wasp anymore, and I'll never gig another beaver..." Words from a man who learned things the hard way
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Re: Gloomis GLX vs...???
[Re: Badbasslures]
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02/15/13 12:18 AM
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catslayer
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I haven't even seen a Tactical Series rod yet. I'd like to though. I love to find a rod in that price range that truely lives up to the hype. It seems that several companies have learned how to balance rods in that price range well enough to make them feel great to hold in store but rarely do they as good as they feel. I'm a fishing rod junkie so I'll keep the Tactical series in mind. Got my tactical at the place that's part of fun and sun. Anglers pro? This rod lives up to its hype and you can't beat the warranty.
"I'll never mess with bee's or wasp anymore, and I'll never gig another beaver..." Words from a man who learned things the hard way
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Re: Gloomis GLX vs...???
[Re: John Warden]
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02/15/13 02:34 AM
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Fast Lane
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Granted Loomis GLX are sweet rods but are there any rods that are in the same ballpark but not $400-500 bucks??
I have heard Doybns are good. Anything else? St Croix Rods
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