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Gary
Loomis MBR783C (IMX) Specifications |
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Material |
Modulus Graphite (IMX) |
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Length |
6'6" |
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Weight |
4.23oz |
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Rating |
Med-Heavy |
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Colors |
Grey Graphite |
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Action |
Fast |
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Recommended Line |
4-8lb |
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Lure Handling wt. Range |
1/4-3/4oz |
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MSRP |
$227.00 |
Impressions:
The MBR783 comes in all 4
GLoomis flavors from GL2 to GLX. I chose to test the IMX not because it rests in
the middle of the line but because in my opinion the IMX line is where GLoomis
rods really begin to differ from other rods in the market in terms of
construction and quality. The MBR783 is no exception. The IMX modulus graphite
construction makes for a very sensitive rod. One test that I always perform on
rods is a telegraph test. This test allows an Angler to see just how sensitive a
rod is. Get a partner and hold the rod one hand exactly like you would while
fishing and place the tip right on your partner's neck and ask him to talk. On
super sensitive rods you can actually feel the sound vibrations from speaking
alone! In this test the IMX sensitivity was incredible!
The 783's
stiff rod blank allows Anglers to cast a wide range of lures from jigs to
spinnerbaits with confidence and ease
For the casting and real world tests I paired the 783 with a Shimano Chronarch,
and spooled up with 10lb Stren Easy Cast.
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Complete Rig for MBR783C
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Rod |
GLoomis MBR783C |
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Reel |
Shimano Chronarch 100A |
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Line |
10lb Stren Easy Cast |
One interesting thing was the way in which the reel sits in the rod seat. The handle is
actually engineered a bit higher then the blank so when the baitcaster is
mounted it is actually lower profile on the rod, and thus reduces the distance your thumb
needs to stretch to feather the spool. In addition another thing I noticed was
how tight the reel actually held in the seat. This is because the 783 employs a
metal ring to grasp the reel, which can be tightened much more then a rod that
uses plastic rod seats or entire front grips that are used to hold reels down.
Real World Test:
The 783 fits into
GLoomis's Mag Bass Rods which were originally designed to pitch jigs and worms
for largemouth bass. The popularity of this line now expands to enthusiasts of
pike, walleye, and even light saltwater fishing.
The 783's
rod seat is designed for perfect placement of baitcasters and a high quality
metal ring is used to secure the reel
After a full
day of casting I experienced very little fatigue using this rod for two reasons.
First the 12 degree offset handle improved my ability to feather the reel and
not overextend my wrist on casts. Second the rod has a very unique stiffness
that allowed me to cast everything from light 1/4oz jigs to heavy spinnerbaits
and cranks with ease. While the rod itself is considered stiff the tip of the
rod is light and very quick, so whipping lures is possible. Because the 783
features this combination of a quick tip and stiff butt section casting range is
good even with light lures.
In addition to
great casting comfort is an area that the 783 addresses well with the entire
handle made of high quality cork. Unlike foam, cork offers comfort as well as a
rigid surface to grip when casting hard. Cork is also easy to wipe down or clean
between uses.
The
slightest vibrations are transferred through the IMX graphite to the exposed
1 inch cutout in the trigger exposing the blank, GLoomis calls this "Mag-Touch"
One of the major advantages of this rod is the amount of sensitivity you can get
from a rod with this stiffness and power. Part of this comes from the rod being
a single piece of graphite. In almost all cases I recommend using a single piece
casting rod rather then a multiple piece because of sensitivity and strength.
(Unless portability is one of your key concerns) The other part of the
sensitivity equation comes from a cutout in front of the 783 trigger that
actually exposes the blank to the Angler's index finger. This feature is called
"Mag-Touch" by GLoomis and brings the Angler in physical contact with the blank
for maximum sensitivity...so when you detect the slightest vibration you can
make sure to get a quick and solid hook set.
Since my first day
using this rod over 6 months ago I have landed many bass using a variety of
lures. The versatility of this rod really shows through in the rod's ability to
handle different lures while maintaining just the right amount of stiffness for
landing trout to lunker sized bass.
Ratings:
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GLoomis
MBR783C Ratings (?/10) |
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Construction/Quality |
IMX Graphite and construction are nothing
short of amazing |
9 |
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Performance |
The combination of a stiff base and fast tip
make casting performance easy, and sensing subtle vibrations and strikes
possible |
9 |
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Price |
This is an premium rod, and you'll have to pay
for the opportunity to fish with one |
6 |
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Features |
The "Mag-Touch" and innovative offset rear
cork handle make the 783 an advanced rod in terms of cutting edge features |
9 |
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Design (Ergonomics) |
Great design that lives up to the GLoomis
brand name. Casting all day without fatigue says a lot about the ergonomics
of this easy to use rod |
9 |
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Application |
Excellent versatility with a casting rod that
can tackle multiple species with many lures |
9 |
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Total Score |
8.5 |
Pluses and Minuses:
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Plus
Minus |
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J Great
construction |
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Premium Price |
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J
Very good for many lures |
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J
"Mag-Touch" and cork handle |
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J
Versatile for many applications |
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Conclusion: The 783 is a great rod, and GLoomis has produced a real
winner in terms of versatile casting performance. The 783 IMX utilizes premium
materials and a clever design to allow Anglers to make use of one rod that is
flexible enough to tackle multiple applications and varying species of fish.
Great features and excellent construction make the 783 a great choice for
premium casting performance that you can use in almost all
Until next time....Tight Lines!
