Gary Loomis TFO Signature series rods

jspier1 · 02-12-11, 04:15 PM

Noticed these this past week at the local BP. Looked nice and felt solid. Also like the lifetime warranty. Anyone else picked up and and if so what did you think?!

BigBassin144 · 02-12-11, 04:24 PM

Not very high up on my list. Maybe if Gary Loomis had anything to do with the actual construction, blanks, etc. then possibly. But Gary Loomis advised them on actions and powers and that was about it. Enough for them to put his name on them and deceive consumers.

There's a lot of other rods I'd spend $100 on before these.

BB

Tavery5 · 02-12-11, 06:35 PM

The review on these rods is that the blank is very average in terms of sensitivity, they do use an above average guide, with a SS frame and SiC inserts, while they don't list who the maker is, it is believed to be Kigan. The biggest knock on the rod is the reel seat, it is a blank through non exposed reel seat that is very cheap looking. The only other thing I got from reading reviews was that the rated power of the rod is a little low, in other words medium rated rods tested like MH rated rods, the actions were more accurate.

I am like BB144, I don't think this would be on my list of finalist is the 100 dollar price range. Some other rods you may want to consider are the Falcon Bucoo now available with micro guides. Abu Garcia Veritas and Verdict, Skeet Reese has a complete line of rods in this price range as well as BPS carbon lite both available in micro guides. There are some very good rods in the 100-130 dollar price range, with sales going on all the time you should be able to find something that meets your needs.

BigBassin144 · 02-12-11, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tavery5

I am like BB144, I don't think this would be on my list of finalist is the 100 dollar price range. Some other rods you may want to consider are the Falcon Bucoo now available with micro guides. Abu Garcia Veritas and Verdict, Skeet Reese has a complete line of rods in this price range as well as BPS carbon lite both available in micro guides. There are some very good rods in the 100-130 dollar price range, with sales going on all the time you should be able to find something that meets your needs.

Personally, I'd scratch the Skeet rod and add the Lamiglas Excel, also avail. in micro guide.

BB

TN_Bassin · 02-13-11, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Personally, I'd scratch the Skeet rod and add the Lamiglas Excel, also avail. in micro guide.

BB

While we're at it throw the Carrot stick Wild seres in the runnin

walkeraviator · 02-13-11, 11:13 PM

This is kind of a shame as they make killer fly rods and reels.

02-12-11, 04:15 PM	#1
jspier1 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 9	Gary Loomis TFO Signature series rods Noticed these this past week at the local BP. Looked nice and felt solid. Also like the lifetime warranty. Anyone else picked up and and if so what did you think?!

02-12-11, 04:24 PM	#2
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Not very high up on my list. Maybe if Gary Loomis had anything to do with the actual construction, blanks, etc. then possibly. But Gary Loomis advised them on actions and powers and that was about it. Enough for them to put his name on them and deceive consumers. There's a lot of other rods I'd spend $100 on before these. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

02-12-11, 06:35 PM	#3
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	The review on these rods is that the blank is very average in terms of sensitivity, they do use an above average guide, with a SS frame and SiC inserts, while they don't list who the maker is, it is believed to be Kigan. The biggest knock on the rod is the reel seat, it is a blank through non exposed reel seat that is very cheap looking. The only other thing I got from reading reviews was that the rated power of the rod is a little low, in other words medium rated rods tested like MH rated rods, the actions were more accurate. I am like BB144, I don't think this would be on my list of finalist is the 100 dollar price range. Some other rods you may want to consider are the Falcon Bucoo now available with micro guides. Abu Garcia Veritas and Verdict, Skeet Reese has a complete line of rods in this price range as well as BPS carbon lite both available in micro guides. There are some very good rods in the 100-130 dollar price range, with sales going on all the time you should be able to find something that meets your needs. __________________ They call me Ishmael

02-13-11, 11:13 PM	#6
walkeraviator BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,119	This is kind of a shame as they make killer fly rods and reels.

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