I'm looking at the SR781-1 IMX or the SR782-1 IMX.
I have using BFS reels for years and I am pretty new to using spinning reels. I have a Shimano Twin Power 2500SHG
and I bought an old style Loomis SJR781 IMX for it and I am really unimpressed with the distance that I am getting out a Strike King Bitsy Minnow. With 7LB Sunline Sniper, I am getting under 60' in my casts and that is measured on grass. The SJR781 is rated down to 1/16oz and the Bitsy Minnow weighs more than 1/16oz and the tip of the SJR781 doesn't load at all with the Bitsy Minnow so I am looking for another rod. I am not stuck on getting a Loomis but I do want something nice. Nice JDM reel should get a nice rod IMHO so I am open to suggestions. I am also looking at the 7' St. Croix Ledgend Elite Panfish Rod. I have no interest in JDM trout rods as I have owned a few JDM trout casting rods.
Does anyone own a G- Loomis Panfish rod?
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Re: Does anyone own a G- Loomis Panfish rod?
I have both of those rods and the 6'7, 6'8 and 7'2 Trout series ultra lights and I also own the St. Croix Panfish 7'0 panfish elite.....Love each and everyone of them. I use mine paired with Daiwa 1000 size JDM reels and cast 1/16oz and 3/32oz jigheads with 1.75" to 2.5" plastics 95% of the time. PM me any questions you have and I will try and answer them. Both rods you listed are excellent. The SR781 is one of the best Domestic Ultra light rods made.......
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Re: Does anyone own a G- Loomis Panfish rod?
I have an old school SR782-1 IMX. I can't speak for much freshwater use, but it has been the best factory built SW ultralight I've ever had. By far. Ladyfish to Moonfish, seatrout, jacks of a gazillion diff flavors, even some schoolie dolphin and a small bonita alomg the way. I've called it my #1, and I don't go on a fishing trip without it. I use an old Shimano Sustain 1000FB (2000 when I go offshore) with various lines. An absolute classic, and you can't go wrong.
I'll try a 781 someday, and I'd LOVE to find a 782 blank.
I'll try a 781 someday, and I'd LOVE to find a 782 blank.
Re: Does anyone own a G- Loomis Panfish rod?
Going to a different line might help, I switched from 4-5lb fluoro to a 6lb Sufix Nanobraid, and it made a big difference... The very thin diameter braids are the only way to go for panfish style lures and even BFS for me at the moment.
Re: Does anyone own a G- Loomis Panfish rod?
Thanks for the replies guys. I went in an entirely different direction and I bought a stick that I could throw 2 ounce topwater crawlers on.