Title: Jerkbait Rod #5. G. Loomis SBR812
Post by: rockchalk06 on March 25, 2017, 03:57:20 PM
Post by: rockchalk06 on March 25, 2017, 03:57:20 PM
Went to Cabelas after work last night. I was looking for a new Jerkbait rod. Just wasn't satisfied with the 13 Fishing 6'7 MF.
I was actually set on getting a Dobyns Sierra 683 or 684. They had both in stock and I messed with them for about half an hour. I was kinda turned off. Tip felt good and had plenty of give, but the rod was much heavier than what I thought. Both blanks didn't feel as sensitive as I had thought and didn't balance like I wished.
Spent another hour messing with stuff until I can across this Loomis. It's actually marked as a Spinnerbait rod. 6'9" MXF. I can't explain it, but the tip is an XF, but 6" down from the tip is has a ton of give. Then a ton of backbone. I know it labeled a 2 power, but I've always felt the Loomis 2 power is closer to a typical 2.5-3 power.
Spoiled it up with #8 FC Sniper. May be next week before I can try it out. I've got high hopes for this go around.
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I was actually set on getting a Dobyns Sierra 683 or 684. They had both in stock and I messed with them for about half an hour. I was kinda turned off. Tip felt good and had plenty of give, but the rod was much heavier than what I thought. Both blanks didn't feel as sensitive as I had thought and didn't balance like I wished.
Spent another hour messing with stuff until I can across this Loomis. It's actually marked as a Spinnerbait rod. 6'9" MXF. I can't explain it, but the tip is an XF, but 6" down from the tip is has a ton of give. Then a ton of backbone. I know it labeled a 2 power, but I've always felt the Loomis 2 power is closer to a typical 2.5-3 power.
Spoiled it up with #8 FC Sniper. May be next week before I can try it out. I've got high hopes for this go around.
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Title: Re: Jerkbait Rod #5. G. Loomis SBR812
Post by: FloridaFishinFool on March 25, 2017, 04:04:49 PM
Post by: FloridaFishinFool on March 25, 2017, 04:04:49 PM
Nice looking setup, but come on now, fess up, we can all see the color matching going on here! :shocking:
Title: Jerkbait Rod #5. G. Loomis SBR812
Post by: j102 on March 25, 2017, 04:10:28 PM
Post by: j102 on March 25, 2017, 04:10:28 PM
Let us know how it goes. But for sure it's a nice looking setup. 
Title: Jerkbait Rod #5. G. Loomis SBR812
Post by: rockchalk06 on March 25, 2017, 04:31:29 PM
Post by: rockchalk06 on March 25, 2017, 04:31:29 PM
I was going to put my Aldebaran MG7 on a rod, but the XT was a perfect match. I even threw an Aldebaran MG spool in to add some gold to match the rod!
Title: Re: Jerkbait Rod #5. G. Loomis SBR812
Post by: rockchalk06 on March 25, 2017, 04:32:35 PM
Post by: rockchalk06 on March 25, 2017, 04:32:35 PM
Quote from: j102 on March 25, 2017, 04:10:28 PM
Let us know how it goes. But for sure it's a nice looking setup.
Thanks. Will do.
Title: Re: Jerkbait Rod #5. G. Loomis SBR812
Post by: loomisguy on March 25, 2017, 06:44:15 PM
Post by: loomisguy on March 25, 2017, 06:44:15 PM
The 2 power is fine. I've fished the twr 802 for stickbaits ,also a nice fluke rod.
Title: Re: Jerkbait Rod #5. G. Loomis SBR812
Post by: rockchalk06 on March 26, 2017, 10:00:28 AM
Post by: rockchalk06 on March 26, 2017, 10:00:28 AM
Quote from: loomisguy on March 25, 2017, 06:44:15 PM
The 2 power is fine. I've fished the twr 802 for stickbaits ,also a nice fluke rod.
Thanks. I was hoping you would chime in ;)
I had the JBR653 but didn't like now the tip and midsection acted. This 812 is hard to describe. Its kinda exactly what I wanted, or what I think I wanted.
Title: Re: Jerkbait Rod #5. G. Loomis SBR812
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 26, 2017, 06:36:26 PM
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 26, 2017, 06:36:26 PM
Man the whole thing just looks brand spankin new. Really nice together.
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Title: Re: Jerkbait Rod #5. G. Loomis SBR812
Post by: cortman on March 26, 2017, 08:40:49 PM
Post by: cortman on March 26, 2017, 08:40:49 PM
Very nice! The colors were what immediately came to my mind too. :)
Title: Re: Jerkbait Rod #5. G. Loomis SBR812
Post by: caddyjoe77 on March 26, 2017, 09:55:01 PM
Post by: caddyjoe77 on March 26, 2017, 09:55:01 PM
you putting some gold daytons on that reel for handles?
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with gold braid? lo
looks awesome BTW. That almost sounds like it would make a great light bait skipping rod!!
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with gold braid? lo
looks awesome BTW. That almost sounds like it would make a great light bait skipping rod!!
Title: Jerkbait Rod #5. G. Loomis SBR812
Post by: rockchalk06 on March 26, 2017, 10:04:17 PM
Post by: rockchalk06 on March 26, 2017, 10:04:17 PM
Quote from: caddyjoe77 on March 26, 2017, 09:55:01 PM
you putting some gold daytons on that reel for handles?
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_EQ3b7sLo_YY%2FTPe5O4AEW0I%2FAAAAAAAAAJ8%2FTMZU6kuD0Z4%2Fs1600%2F24kgold_daytonwire.jpg&hash=47194af6bbcaaf2d5025d15a93a34bc2c1839848)
with gold braid? lo
looks awesome BTW. That almost sounds like it would make a great light bait skipping rod!!
Just a bit too much gold for me lol
Title: Re: Jerkbait Rod #5. G. Loomis SBR812
Post by: cojab on March 26, 2017, 11:36:46 PM
Post by: cojab on March 26, 2017, 11:36:46 PM
Rock, your Cabelas stocks Dobyns?
Title: Re: Jerkbait Rod #5. G. Loomis SBR812
Post by: rockchalk06 on March 27, 2017, 05:45:36 AM
Post by: rockchalk06 on March 27, 2017, 05:45:36 AM
Quote from: cojab on March 26, 2017, 11:36:46 PM
Rock, your Cabelas stocks Dobyns?
Yes, but only a few Sierra and Fury models in store. Online, they have most of all 4 lines
Title: Re: Jerkbait Rod #5. G. Loomis SBR812
Post by: cojab on March 27, 2017, 10:06:33 AM
Post by: cojab on March 27, 2017, 10:06:33 AM
Quote from: rockchalk06 on March 27, 2017, 05:45:36 AM
Yes, but only a few Sierra and Fury models in store. Online, they have most of all 4 lines
I did not know that. I'm going to have to check my local store.
Title: Re: Jerkbait Rod #5. G. Loomis SBR812
Post by: rockchalk06 on March 27, 2017, 10:09:15 AM
Post by: rockchalk06 on March 27, 2017, 10:09:15 AM
Quote from: cojab on March 27, 2017, 10:06:33 AM
I did not know that. I'm going to have to check my local store.
Cabelas is really good about keeping store inventory online up to date with what's actually in stock.
Title: Re: Jerkbait Rod #5. G. Loomis SBR812
Post by: FISH520 on March 27, 2017, 07:24:59 PM
Post by: FISH520 on March 27, 2017, 07:24:59 PM
That's a "woops"xxy looking set up you got there. Hope it does what you need it to do
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Title: Re: Jerkbait Rod #5. G. Loomis SBR812
Post by: TN-riverRat on January 23, 2025, 08:16:42 PM
Post by: TN-riverRat on January 23, 2025, 08:16:42 PM
Sorry to bring this post back up. But a smashing combo like this deserves some love! My father has this rod.. not with the matchy matchy scorpion reel, but with an old lews tournament pro (which has some gold to it)! Rockchalk, I'm wondering if this rod performed as expected? He only uses it for spinnerbaits in tight quarters. Curious what all it can be used for.
TIA
TIA
Title: Re: Jerkbait Rod #5. G. Loomis SBR812
Post by: Hobious on March 26, 2025, 03:49:10 PM
Post by: Hobious on March 26, 2025, 03:49:10 PM
i dont want my stuff to match perfectly. thats like wearing faded jeans with a faded denim shirt. :D