#818407 - 01/28/13 06:00 PM
Snap, Crackle, POP! Time for an upgrade.
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Repeat Spawner
Registered: 08/02/12
Posts: 1052
Loc: In a drift boat...
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Had a rod explode on me this weekend, luckily I had brought a few backups. ...no matter, I planed on replacing this old broom stick any how. I stopped in the local shop and bs'd with the owner for a bit, and something in the corner caught my eye...maybe my upgrade? At the moment, I am leaning towards getting a G.Loomis stfr 1363 11'4" Moderate-fast action, Med-Light Power. 8-12 Lb. line, Lure weight is 1/4-3/4. Does anyone on here own one of these rods, and how do you like it? Thanks, Tyler My fish from this weekend, before my rod broke...  
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#818432 - 01/28/13 07:14 PM
Re: Snap, Crackle, POP! Time for an upgrade.
[Re: Paul Smenis]
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Repeat Spawner
Registered: 08/02/12
Posts: 1052
Loc: In a drift boat...
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I have been working really hard the past few months and wanted to get myself something nice. Alot nicer than an SST anyways, for whatever that's worth.
I like the idea of the long pickup for float fishing for mending and hook set while the bobber stops are set for fishing deeper depths (like 19'-24') This will be a dedicated jig/float fishing rod for steel.
Only been out a few times, but I'm hooked and can't wait for the next trip!
Edited by Yak-Fresh (01/28/13 07:14 PM)
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#818433 - 01/28/13 07:15 PM
Re: Snap, Crackle, POP! Time for an upgrade.
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redhook
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are you set on Loomis?
because there are alot of other companies out with as nice, and in some cases, nicer rods for less money...
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#818435 - 01/28/13 07:18 PM
Re: Snap, Crackle, POP! Time for an upgrade.
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Parr
Registered: 11/16/10
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+ 1 for Okuma SST for the price
Only plus of the G. L. is the warranty, though the finesse feel can make the difference when it comes to feeling the bite. But what do I know?
Edited by seatownlion (01/28/13 07:19 PM)
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#818440 - 01/28/13 07:30 PM
Re: Snap, Crackle, POP! Time for an upgrade.
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redhook
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+ 1 for Okuma SST for the price
Only plus of the G. L. is the warranty, though the finesse feel can make the difference when it comes to feeling the bite. But what do I know? Loomis's warranty is a crock of bull dung... its 100 bucks, plus if its out of production you are screwed... you would be way better off buying a Shimano Clarus for 100-130 bucks, which can be returned at the store for the life of the rod... its basically the same rod anyways... Loomis is the most over rated rod company on the planet...
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#818442 - 01/28/13 07:34 PM
Re: Snap, Crackle, POP! Time for an upgrade.
[Re: Paul Smenis]
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River Nutrients
Registered: 04/25/00
Posts: 5077
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If ya got the bucks, and you want something nice, then by all means get what YOU want.
To often I see the other extreme.....Got no bucks, but want what bucks can buy, so you buy on credit. Lot's of people get in trouble using credit cards.......banks, credit unions would hate it....but I think Debit cards are/should be the only cards offered.
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#818444 - 01/28/13 07:37 PM
Re: Snap, Crackle, POP! Time for an upgrade.
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yarnballsdeep
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Have someone build ya a rainshadow.. I have a funny feeling the new Si is going to be a float rod. If I were you, I would just get a lamiglas x11 10'6"..affordable and I hear they are nice. SST's are uuuuugly..but I'm fruity that way..folks love those shimanos too..good call rh.
My exs 106 ml would get most float fisherman horned up, but they quit making them...
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#818460 - 01/28/13 08:40 PM
Re: Snap, Crackle, POP! Time for an upgrade.
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Returning Adult
Registered: 02/22/10
Posts: 440
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Got about 5 or 6 lamis sitting in the garage that need repairs. Have also had a rainshadow explode on me. The only rods I have spent big money on he past 4 yrs or so are Sage and Reddington. Have been fishing the Shimano Clarus and the Okuma SSTs for gear rods for several years now with no problems. Both decent rods for the price. If you have an issue with the shimano just bring it back for a replacement. I think the Okuma is a limited warranty. Fenwick also makes a great price point rod, but not sure about the warranty. Don't get me wrong, I love high end rods just as much as anyone else, but just can't justify the cost anymore between warranty issues, having to send them back etc....
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#818461 - 01/28/13 08:47 PM
Re: Snap, Crackle, POP! Time for an upgrade.
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yarnballsdeep
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U always run the risk of breaking a long light rod if you high stick or what not...no matter what the company... I'd check out the X11, they will treat you well warranty wise and they are a good price...sorry for being a cack sucker earlier..time for more elk burgers!!
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#818480 - 01/28/13 09:44 PM
Re: Snap, Crackle, POP! Time for an upgrade.
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Ornamental Rice Bowl
Registered: 11/24/03
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Nothing but compliments for the SST here. I think the copper/bronze blank looks great... but hey, maybe little brown people might be biased.  Bought one as a back up rod for a totally different application, but it quickly became my youngest daughter's "go to" rod.... "I like it, Daddy!" Since then, LMWS's trusty SST has handled some mighty big fish in all three coastal estuaries... taking king of the season the first year she started using it.   I own an entire quiver of 10'6" salmon moochers.... including Loomis SAR1265, Lamiglas 1066GH, Shimano Cennan 106MH-2. As far as performance, you'd be hard-pressed to find anything comparable for $60. In my hands, the SST 10'6" has the feel, weight, and action of the venerable Loomis 1265.... but you can buy an entire spread of four SST's for the boat for the price of one Loomis. When one of them finally breaks (and yes, they ALL will) you won't feel so bad (or broke) about having to get a new replacement.  As other have said the Loomis warranty is getting to be a joke. $100 deductible.... and only valid on a production rod. If they discontinue the one you buy, no warranty. I think all these manufacturers should just bite the bullet and start selling rods that reflect the cost of manufacture rather than hyper-inflating the price with a built in warranty that gets abused by negligent owners. Most rods are broken by pilot error. The warranty shouldn't even apply. Users need to own up to their stupidity and just buy a new rod outright. If they were appropriately priced without a warranty, it would be easy. Or maybe for the folks who don't mind paying top-dollar for peace of mind, sell an extended warranty for extra up front. Either way, you gotta pay.
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#818485 - 01/28/13 09:57 PM
Re: Snap, Crackle, POP! Time for an upgrade.
[Re: eyeFISH]
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2112
Registered: 01/11/07
Posts: 4996
Loc: in the mass production zone
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Nothing but compliments for the SST here. I think the copper/bronze blank looks great... but hey, maybe little brown people might be biased. Bought one as a back up rod for a totally different application, but it quickly became my youngest daughter's "go to" rod.... "I like it, Daddy!" Since then, LMWS's trusty SST has handled some mighty big fish in all three coastal estuaries... taking king of the season the first year she started using it. I own an entire quiver of 10'6" salmon moochers.... including Loomis SAR1265, Lamiglas 1066GH, Shimano Cennan 106MH-2. As far as performance, you'd be hard-pressed to find anything comparable for $60. In my hands, the SST 10'6" has the feel, weight, and action of the venerable Loomis 1265.... but you can buy an entire spread of four SST's for the boat for the price of one Loomis. When one of them finally breaks (and yes, they ALL will) you won't feel so bad (or broke) about having to getting a replacement. As other have said the Loomis warranty is getting to be a joke. $100 deductible.... and only valid on a production rod. If they discontinue the one you buy, no warranty. I think all these manufacturers should just bite the bullet and start selling rods that reflect the cost of manufacture rather than hyper-inflating the price with a built in warranty that gets abused by negligent owners. Most rods are broken by pilot error. The warranty shouldn't even apply. Users need to own up to their stupidity and just buy a new rod outright. If they were appropriately priced without a warranty, it would be easy. Or maybe for the folks who don't mind paying top-dollar for peace of mind, sell an extended warranty for extra up front. Either way, you gotta pay. sadly i agree with all of this!
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#818536 - 01/29/13 09:14 AM
Re: Snap, Crackle, POP! Time for an upgrade.
[Re: Brewer]
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Returning Adult
Registered: 07/13/12
Posts: 261
Loc: Vashon
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I sent my Loomis plug rod (2 guides pulled off due to stupidity) thru Outdoor Emporium for repair, no $$ was asked for by OE, and Loomis sent me a brand new rod---no charge.
Hooked on Loomis.....
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#818545 - 01/29/13 10:33 AM
Re: Snap, Crackle, POP! Time for an upgrade.
[Re: Brewer]
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Repeat Spawner
Registered: 08/02/12
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yak-rotten your stupid if you think a sst is a poor rod.
only the the yuppy elitest on this site would think this way. your sadly in no way in this catagory.
save your cash! Ok...:facepalm: I already own a few, not that blown away, I want something nicer, been working hard...but thanks for starting a debate that doesn't need to be cluttering my thread. Don't own the Loomis in question? Move on. :thumbup:
Edited by Yak-Fresh (01/29/13 10:34 AM)
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#818555 - 01/29/13 11:16 AM
Re: Snap, Crackle, POP! Time for an upgrade.
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Repeat Spawner
Registered: 08/02/12
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GL3 1263 is my all timer float rod for ID summers... Try it you'll like it! Mikey.
(cereal reply for cereal post)
buy an sst .........cuckoo for coco puffs..........
1363 might be a little much. Thanks for the suggestion, I will be sure and check that one out.
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#818556 - 01/29/13 11:23 AM
Re: Snap, Crackle, POP! Time for an upgrade.
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Repeat Spawner
Registered: 08/02/12
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Nothing but compliments for the SST here. Great stuff, sir, I have enjoyed many of these pictures over the years from you. No doubt I have a few of my own, and will be using some of them again this spring.
Edited by Yak-Fresh (01/29/13 11:23 AM)
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#818557 - 01/29/13 11:28 AM
Re: Snap, Crackle, POP! Time for an upgrade.
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yarnballsdeep
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Theres a loomis float rod on portlands craigslist for $260...not sure if I can say that...and not that the dude needs any more money, but the Buzz Ramsey Berkey rods have some decent float options..
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