Loomis crankbait rods 845

Rick Perez · Post by **Rick Perez** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:25 pm

I'm in the market for a new crankbait rod and was interested in the Loomis crankbait models. I throw speedtraps most of the time and rattle traps and was interested in hearing any pros or cons to this make of crankbait rods.

thanks in adavance.
Rick

FSHRFWL · Post by **FSHRFWL** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:47 pm

Ive been using the 783 for a few years now and its works well for most all cranks. Ive got a couple over ten on it, and got them in o.k.

Paul W · Post by **Paul W** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:12 pm

I have never purchased one, but I like the rods. They are light and have a nice feel to them. A friend of mine used them for a long time and loved them. I believe he had an 845 and another model which I dont recall. With that said, you should really check out the Powell Max crankbait rods too (www.powellco.com). I have one and its awesome, not to mention cheaper than the Loomis. Very sensitive and the action is perfect. I have had alot of quality/workmanship issues w/ Loomis rods in the last 2 years, so I have quit buying them. They used to be the BEST....

Paul W

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:30 pm

Bill Cook has a Phenix X10 for sale in the classifieds for $100. Even though they burned me on the rods I sent them, I still think they are the best cranking rods I've ever felt.

Andy Lippert · Post by **Andy Lippert** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 7:20 pm

Hey Rick,

I've used the Loomis 845 for the past 4 or so years throwing rattle traps and other heavier crank/rip baits on the Delta and Clear Lake. The backbone is great for ripping baits through the weeds, and the tip is light enough to let the ripbaits do their thing. I've handled big fish on it no problem (up to 9 lbs), and yes I have improvised and used it for other things too, like throwing topwater baits. I absolutely love this rod, and if I recall correctly, Gary Dobyns said that its one of the most, if not the most versitile crankin' rod ever made.

The warranty that Loomis rods has, coupled with the fact that (correct me if I'm wrong) it's the only rod company mentioned that is still made in America, and just the all out quality of product that they produce, makes their rods the best there is around. Give it a try, you'll like it, I promise.

-Andy Lippert
LCPL, USMC

Blue_R70 · Post by **Blue_R70** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:56 pm

Andy Lippert wrote:The warranty that Loomis rods has, coupled with the fact that (correct me if I'm wrong) it's the only rod company mentioned that is still made in America

Nah, there are still a few American made rods out there--Loomis isn't the only one. But if you don't already know it, G. Loomis is actually owned by the Japanese. Yea, the CBR845 is a great rod for Speed Traps...