G. Loomis GL2 Jig and Worm Rods

[Fishingboy]

Hi guys. Am planning on pulling the trigger on either one the new GL2 Jig and Worm Rods:-

- GL2 802CJWR 6'-8", 10-14lb, 1/8-3/8oz
- GL2 803CJWR 6'-8", 12-16lb, 3/16-5/8oz
- GL2 804CJWR 6"-8", 14-20lb, 5/16-3/4oz

Although the action of these rods are clearly marked on the action charts, I just want to know how the tips feel like, are they soft or quite stiff? Feedbacks would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advanced.

[smalljaw]

These rods have tips that match their actions, nothing different or spectacular. They are much heavier than I expected and for the price I think the MBR 783 or 843 in a GL3 would be a better choice for only a few dollars more. That is what confused me, these are very close in price to a GL3 which is a much better rod truth be told but they don't have that 6'8" length and they aren't technique specific either but the lables don't really matter.

[Fishingboy]

Thanks for the comments

[Boondock]

These rods have tips that match their actions, nothing different or spectacular. They are much heavier than I expected and for the price I think the MBR 783 or 843 in a GL3 would be a better choice for only a few dollars more. That is what confused me, these are very close in price to a GL3 which is a much better rod truth be told but they don't have that 6'8" length and they aren't technique specific either but the lables don't really matter.

I would agree. Can get a used imx or even a glx around that price.
Check the shimano line up too... Crucial and cumara are right there at that price and a ton better/lighter with better components.

[toddmc]

Is it just me, or I am picking up a brick every time a pick up a GL2 in the shop? They feel really heavy. I would spend my money on something lighter. The ACS handles are nice, but that is the only thing I like about the GL2 series. My team partner loves the St. Croix Mojo series. It feels lighter and more sensitive for an inexpensive stick in my opinion.

[21farms]

Is it just me, or I am picking up a brick every time a pick up a GL2 in the shop? They feel really heavy. I would spend my money on something lighter. The ACS handles are nice, but that is the only thing I like about the GL2 series. My team partner loves the St. Croix Mojo series. It feels lighter and more sensitive for an inexpensive stick in my opinion.

nope, not just you. i love loomis rods and actually went into my local shop ready to buy one of the new GL2s...but, as soon as i picked it up, i was shocked at how heavy it felt and left the store empty handed.

[haoz]

yea, the new GL2 is simply not worth the tag imho.

[bassninja]

Some time this past Summer I went to Cabelas intent on buying the new GL2 if they had them in stock. Well, they did. But after holding the GL2 and comparing it to other rods, I ended up walking out with a Dobyns Champion.

[BucketHunter]

me as well.
7ft mh is kind of my first go to for feel and weight. it was worse than the Mojo i sold because it was too heavy, unbalanced and I didn't like it.
These rods really are a joke.
I feel like we are seeing the passing of an era,hopefully GLoomis can make a comeback.

[smalljaw]

me as well.
7ft mh is kind of my first go to for feel and weight. it was worse than the Mojo i sold because it was too heavy, unbalanced and I didn't like it.
These rods really are a joke.
I feel like we are seeing the passing of an era,hopefully GLoomis can make a comeback.

I don't think they are that bad, but at the price they are selling them at, that is a joke. In all honesty if these rods were around the $110-$115 mark they would be at least worth considering, most value rods now are lighter and have better quality guides on them, I mean these are right at the $200 mark and have aluminum oxide guides, iy is good enough for bass fishing but I expect a little more for a premium price.