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Which fishing rod should I get??? please help!?

hello guys I have been fishing for awhile and earned some experience from my previous offshore trips. I am planning to buy a new rod so I could move on to some big game fishing next month/week. I have found this fishing rod brand, G Loomis Prelagic series, recommended by fishing buddies. I have got it down to these 2 spinning rods, they are 7' and 7'6... I just want to know which one should I really buy because the 7'6 cause about 5 dollars difference. I also think the 7'6 has a bigger handle and it gives a security for larger fishes.I just want to know your opinions. Thanks

Well, G Loomis IS one of the best rod makers out there. Personally, I think getting a G Loomis as your first Offshore rod is not a good idea.

Why?

It's like handing a novice Chef a set of handmade Japanese Knives; OR a Go-cart enthusiast the keys to a Pro Stock Car....Etc.

The point? Although G Loomis Rods are FANTASTIC rods they break like any other offshore rod. Although they, (G Loomis), have a great return policy, starting out with the "top of the line" rod isn't a good idea. Your "buddy's" suggested one of the most expensive rods you can purchase......

At $300 per rod, (the cost of ONE G Loomis Pelagic), you could have a whole OUTFIT that will perform just as well...........and be easily replaced if dumped overboard.

For $300 you could get a GREAT Spinning Reel and an Ugly Stik Rod such as this:

1. Fin Nor OFS85- http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_89192_151001002_151000000_151001000_151-1-2

2. Big Water Ugly BWSG-1102- http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_19912_151002002_151000000_151002000_151-2-2?ordProd=Y&CMID=BOTTOM_selectitems#itemDetail

For roughly $230 you would have one VERY nice MH outfit for Schoolie fish & trolling Mahi/Kings Etc.........something to think about.

Fact- Most Pro Offshore Capt's use Penn, Seeker & Ugly Stik rods, (and Blanks), than any other brand.

If your dead-set on the G Loomis get the one with the gimbal mount...........

Hope this helps ya ? Good luck!

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