Ordered a new rod

keysd13 · 07-02-09, 02:23 PM

I ordered a G Loomis Mossyback flipping rod in the 7'5 14-20 version. Anyone have one? Broke my custom flipping stick this week and ordered this to replace it, hope it is a good choice.

BigBassin144 · 07-02-09, 02:58 PM

Never used a mossyback loomis rod. I do love the couple IMX rods I've used, but I think there are rods that are just as good for less money.

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keysd13 · 07-02-09, 03:28 PM

I considered a carrot stic, but didn't know how I would like the handle they use. Might pick one up later in the year to try though.

BigBassin144 · 07-02-09, 03:34 PM

I'd get a Shimano Cumara. Very light and sensitivity similar to the Loomis IMX rods for 200-220 bucks. (and a lifetime warranty)

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CMorg · 07-02-09, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by keysd13

I considered a carrot stic, but didn't know how I would like the handle they use. Might pick one up later in the year to try though.

I say once you have that carrot stik in your hands , you wont want any handle but those.....thats been my problem with them.

Bob Smith · 07-02-09, 04:50 PM

Just got my Dobyns Champion Extreme SF-472 via UPS yesterday. All I can say is WOW, I matched it with a Shimano Symmetre 1500 Rear Drag and it is SWEEEET!

3dkicker · 07-06-09, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by keysd13

I ordered a G Loomis Mossyback flipping rod in the 7'5 14-20 version. Anyone have one?

Yes. And it was a very good choice. I use mine to punch the grass beds. It also works well in pads and heavy brush.

swimbaitkid · 07-06-09, 10:38 AM

After fishing with a Fenwick Elite Tech Flippin Stick,I'll never go back to Loomis plus the Fenwicks are cheaper

cassidyta · 07-06-09, 02:03 PM

You got a very good rod indeed. I have owned two of the mossback rods (craigslist purchases) and thought they were great. The price of a new one is more than I want to spend on a rod though.
Price and reccomendations are what started me down the carrot stick path.
I never thought I would like the handle either until I started throwing them. I would put them up against just about any other rod out there. For me they are the best I have.

BigBassin144 · 07-06-09, 03:01 PM

When we visited the tackle shop on the KY Lake trip, all their reels that where out for people to look at were mounted on broken carrot stick handles. there was also a guy in there who just fished a tournament. He set the hook and his carrot stick like exploded into 3 or 4 pieces. lol. I don't like the bright orange color either.

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07-02-09, 02:23 PM	#1
keysd13 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 153	Ordered a new rod I ordered a G Loomis Mossyback flipping rod in the 7'5 14-20 version. Anyone have one? Broke my custom flipping stick this week and ordered this to replace it, hope it is a good choice. __________________ If you're keeping count you're not catching enough.

07-02-09, 02:58 PM	#2
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Never used a mossyback loomis rod. I do love the couple IMX rods I've used, but I think there are rods that are just as good for less money. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

07-02-09, 03:28 PM	#3
keysd13 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 153	I considered a carrot stic, but didn't know how I would like the handle they use. Might pick one up later in the year to try though. __________________ If you're keeping count you're not catching enough.

07-02-09, 03:34 PM	#4
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I'd get a Shimano Cumara. Very light and sensitivity similar to the Loomis IMX rods for 200-220 bucks. (and a lifetime warranty) BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

07-02-09, 04:50 PM	#6
Bob Smith BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 1,472	Just got my Dobyns Champion Extreme SF-472 via UPS yesterday. All I can say is WOW, I matched it with a Shimano Symmetre 1500 Rear Drag and it is SWEEEET! __________________ Bob Smith a.k.a. "Porko" (vintage Strike King variety!)

07-06-09, 10:38 AM	#8
swimbaitkid BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 352	After fishing with a Fenwick Elite Tech Flippin Stick,I'll never go back to Loomis plus the Fenwicks are cheaper

07-06-09, 02:03 PM	#9
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	You got a very good rod indeed. I have owned two of the mossback rods (craigslist purchases) and thought they were great. The price of a new one is more than I want to spend on a rod though. Price and reccomendations are what started me down the carrot stick path. I never thought I would like the handle either until I started throwing them. I would put them up against just about any other rod out there. For me they are the best I have. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

07-06-09, 03:01 PM	#10
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	When we visited the tackle shop on the KY Lake trip, all their reels that where out for people to look at were mounted on broken carrot stick handles. there was also a guy in there who just fished a tournament. He set the hook and his carrot stick like exploded into 3 or 4 pieces. lol. I don't like the bright orange color either. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

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