[patrick reif]

sorry if this is in the wrong place, but i have a question about this "off the shelf" rod.

i've found an e-bay sale on a 7'1" medium powered extra fast action mossyback. i need a more sensitive tubing/j-n-p rod for jigs in the 1/8- 3/16oz range for smallies in shallowish, rocky rivers. the length, power, and action are all exactly as i would want it, but i haven't touched this rod and would appreciate any input you guys have about this, or any of the other mossyback line.

i have another loomis i had custom built by daune richards for soft jerks, and it's my absolute favorite rod. mostly i'm a st.croix avid fan, but s.c. doesn't have a medium powered extra fast action rod in the length i want.

$176 with free shipping...good price for the quality of rod? good rod for the tubing/j-n-p applications?

i couldn't find anything on this specific rod in a forum search.

patrick

[-mike-]

I posted yesterday, but it didnt show up, so ill try again.
G loomis isnt a bad rod by any standard. 175 plus shipping/handling/insurance isnt cheap.
My favorite smallie rod is a St Croix SCR 3S63MXF, Ive built several, and all the owners love them. My personal smallie rod is built on this blank. WIth the Ti guides and on off skeleton handle and a chronarch 51 MG the whole kit and kabootle weighs under 9 ounces. I cant think of any good reason it would cost any where close to 175. They also offer a 3S68MXF (6' 8") and a 3S70MF (7' fast) if length is really that important to you.