Why no love for the E6X?

[Matt_3479]

I’ve read a few times on here, and it seems that’s most people stray others away from the loomis e6x. I picked up a few spinning rods last season, st. Croix avid X and a G Loomis e6x and I love both. But after hearing what some people have said about these rods I’m confused as I feel like it is a well built, extremely sensitive rod. I’m debating on getting a Crankbait rod (casting) and was thinking maybe trying another e6x. Before I jump the gun here I just wanted to hear why people feel they aren’t worth there money and what they would recommend instead. I just got 3 new rods to try over winter before I decide on a Crankbait rod but I was leaning towards the loomis. I love my avid x but something about the loomis I love

[Finnz922]

This group tends to fish above entry level rods. Unless it's Megabass. I'm sure there are some owners, but most probably are fishing IMX and up.

[timinmo]

There is a group of rods I would include in comparing the E6X. I have not fished these rods but have handled them, so this is just my opinion based on in store impressions. The St. Croix Bass X and the Shimano Exage feel about the same to me as the E6X maybe I'm feeling things that are not there. My opinion.

[JB in SC]

New E6X rods will be coming out at the Classic. The E6X is a good rod. Maybe it's too close to the old IMX price wise.

[BRONZEBACK32]

I have never really been a fan of Gloomis lower end offerings, I personally think you can find a better rod
for that amount of money.

But I have never fished a E6X, I'm referring to the GL2

[domthewon]

I really disliked my E6x. The hook keeper location pissed me off to no end, and it is a very heavy rod in hand in my opinion. I wanted to like it, but ended up selling it. My good friend bought the same one I had and likes it a lot. Everyone has different tastes. It wasn't a bad rod just not a rod for me.

[NHBull]

I have a few, including a MH crankbait rod and it fishes great. I don’t think shallow to medium depth cranking requires a super sensitive rod. I think it may be priced 40.00 higher than most looking at that price range want to spend.
I have 2 spinning rods, crankbait and swim bait rod. That said, once you throw the GLX, you will have a tough time going back

[bronzefly]

They are a good quality, solid, durable rod. In my opinion, Loomis is a high end rod company and should stay focused there (and so should Megabass for that matter ) Entry level rods aren't in their wheel house of either company. In my hands, there are better $200 (and under) rods.

I still have an original prototype 903 MBR that is a GREAT spinner bait/chatter bait type rod for open water distance casting. Sensitivity isn't outstanding, but they are good rods overall.

[LonnieP]

I have a 783c and it's an OK rod but I find it lacking in sensitivity. I use it mostly for spinnerbaits. You're paying for the G Loomis name and warranty for these rods in my opinion and this rod would be better suited with a 100 dollar price tag.

[cndbasshunter]

Gen 1 were soso...much nicer rod for the $ are zodias or chronos

[LgMouthGambler]

I would take a Gen1 Halo Daylite over a E6X.

[bronzefly]

I would take a Gen1 Halo Daylite over a E6X.

Now, let's not go that far

[LgMouthGambler]

I would take a Gen1 Halo Daylite over a E6X.

Now, let's not go that far

I did. lol. I have 2 of them, and they are pretty amazing for $60 shipped to me.

[smalljaw]

I have a 783c and it's an OK rod but I find it lacking in sensitivity. I use it mostly for spinnerbaits. You're paying for the G Loomis name and warranty for these rods in my opinion and this rod would be better suited with a 100 dollar price tag.

I agree with the above statement, if they were $100 I'd say it is a decent rod for the money. The Avid X is well ahead of the E6X in weight, feel, and overall performance, it is much more responsive and at less than $20 difference in price there is no comparison.

[reason162]

...much nicer rod for the $ are zodias or chronos

I agree, both Zodias and Cronos are amazing rods for their price points!