Jerkbait Rod #5. G. Loomis SBR812

[rockchalk06]

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.

[FloridaFishinFool]

Nice looking setup, but come on now, fess up, we can all see the color matching going on here!

[j102]

Let us know how it goes. But for sure it's a nice looking setup.

[rockchalk06]

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!

[rockchalk06]

Let us know how it goes. But for sure it's a nice looking setup.

Thanks. Will do.

[loomisguy]

The 2 power is fine. I've fished the twr 802 for stickbaits ,also a nice fluke rod.

[rockchalk06]

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.

[LgMouthGambler]

Man the whole thing just looks brand spankin new. Really nice together.

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[cortman]

Very nice! The colors were what immediately came to my mind too.

[caddyjoe77]

you putting some gold daytons on that reel for handles? 



with gold braid?   

looks awesome BTW.  That almost sounds like it would make a great light bait skipping rod!!

[rockchalk06]

you putting some gold daytons on that reel for handles? 



with gold braid?   

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

[cojab]

Rock, your Cabelas stocks Dobyns?

[rockchalk06]

Rock, your Cabelas stocks Dobyns?

Yes, but only a few Sierra and Fury models in store. Online, they have most of all 4 lines

[cojab]

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.

[rockchalk06]

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.

[FISH520]

That's a "woops"xxy looking set up you got there. Hope it does what you need it to do

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