A good Loomis rod ??

[Premo]

Just wondering which Loomis rod is best for trolling herring with heavey lead (10-16oz)
and also for a buoy 10 diver rod. The 983 looks good but may be too short??

Thanks

[Fast Action]

Personaly, if you are just using it to pull bait and do not need the sensativity that you would for drift fishing why spend all that money when you can get a much cheaper rod that will hold up just as well. My .02 :grin:

[Fish4Fun]

I would look at maybe a SAR1265 rated 10-40. I use this rod for just what you are talking about and it works great.

[BUBBA911]

The hsr 983 is a great rod & also the rod rated 17 to 40 i think its the bbr965.. is the next version up.. i own both and love them. best of luck.. braden

[sparkleboy]

Originally posted by Fast Action:
Personaly, if you are just using it to pull bait and do not need the sensativity that you would for drift fishing why spend all that money when you can get a much cheaper rod that will hold up just as well. My .02 :grin: <font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">True, but you won't get the replacement warrenty with a cheaper rod. I know that GLoomis has a $50 no questions asked replacement system for most of their rods. My dad broke one a while back, walked into the shop he bought it from, handed the guy 50 bucks, and he a brand new $350 rod. I'd say if you have the extra money, go for a better rod.
By the way...they make freakin' good rods. ;-)

[slabhunter]

My choice is the BBR966C. If you can work with a one piece eight ft. rod, this one will carry a load.

[Pickles]

The G loomis HSR 983. Love the rod!

[Thumper]

Originally posted by sparkleboy:
True, but you won't get the replacement warrenty with a cheaper rod. I know that GLoomis has a $50 no questions asked replacement system for most of their rods. <font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">Uh .... Sparkleboy, go to Fisherman's Marine, plunk down a whole $70 for a Northriver, go fishing. If you break it, walk in and pick out another one.

Buy beer with the $50.

[sparkleboy]

:grin:
I'm too far way from Fisherman's....
I guess it all depends on your preference really. And quality, but mostly preference.

[Bluebird]

The BBR 964C is the real deal, 12-25lb line weight and strong as an ox. :cheers: I have had mine since 2001 Buoy 10 season and love it. Also caught two nice 54" Sturgeon with it as well. Needless to say I am in hot pursuit for another one as we speak.

[onstep]

I would recommend the SAR 1083 for you front rods (nearest to you) and SAR 1265 for back rods (furthest from you). I have hung 16 OZ on both of these rods with no problem while fishing fall nooks and stacked rigs for springers.