New rod question????

[Deitz Dittrich]

please let me first say I know less about G-loomis than I do about the parent company Shimano which owns Loomis... But I do have a feel for rods...But do not consider myself an expert.

More expensive rods use usually a higher quality grade graphite.. EG IM8- IM9 ect... each company measures this differently, which makes us as a consumer less knowlegable as to what we are buying.

The higher the grade graphite(IM) the less product(IM) needs to be used to make the overall action of the rod. Which equate to thinner rods, and less weight and more sensitivity.

also more expensive rods often use better quality components. Which can also equate to more sensitivity, less weight, less friction, longer casts ect....

you really do get what you pay for in rods, yet look at what you get in a warrenty package.. that to me is key. I own all shimano now! And am happy every day about that!

[JohnMickish]

You will love that rod, and I bet it will change the way you think about your fishing gear. Spool up your reel with 6 or 8 lb superbraid and you will be able to feel when you minnow takes a pee!

[Dahitman44]

I was thinking vanish but maybe I should think something else?

[slipperybob]

 Originally Posted By: Dahitman44

Question --

Many have said there is very little to no difference between the IMX and the GLX -- any thoughts on that?

I am starting to lean toward the IMX.

Am I being cheap or smart?

The GLX comes with Fuji SiC guides whereas the IMX comes with Fuji Alconite guides. Seems like you've made your decision, already.

[Dahitman44]

Bob -- yeah I did -- I posted that before I left to pick up the new rod.

[JCB]

I would recommend you take a look at the Shimano Compre (IM-8 graphite & $90-110) or Crucial rods (IM-9 graphite & $120-150). I have St Croix Avids, Fenwick HMG and Shimano rods and really like the Shimano's as the best bang for the buck. Shimano has a great over the counter replacement policy which is much better than paying to ship the rod back to St Croix (I have unfortuntately had experience with both). Both Crucial and Compre lines have ML rods from 6'8" to 7'6" specifically designed for rigging. Thorne Bros is a good place to look at these rods and will give you great advice.

[slipperybob]

Dahitman44,

I thought you were look'n at a baitcasting type rod, but sounds like you got a spinning type rod.

As for lines, I personally had very bad luck with Vanish, when it first came out. I've pretty much given up on it, with it's weak knot strength. If you're set on fluorocarbon lines, look at the new 100% fluorocarbon line from Trilene, supposed to address what Vanish fell short on.

[TKO_PUNCH]

Dahitmann,

Did you purchase your rod at Cabela's? I was at the Rogers store on Saturday and they didn't have any 6'6" med fast action IMX rods in stock. So to take advantage of the buy $500 and save $100, I ordered one. If I would have waited a day, I might of had a shot at the "other" free sweatshirt! I asked if they would order a couple of rods since they were out of stock, that way I could compare and choose the best.

[JohnMickish]

I am not a big fan of vanish. I've used it at don't like the way it takes a "set" on the spool. I do like the toughness though. I now use it as a leader only. I prefer the 6-8 lb superbraids because of the small line diameter, it allows you to use a lighter jig/weight to get to the same depth and the feel is out of this world with a quality rod like the IMX. The Berkley Fireline 8lb test has the same diameter at 2lb mono. Tie a 10 foot length of Vanish with a blood knot as a leader and you will have the best of all the worlds.