Gloomis or Shimano Rods

[steelhead]

Guys, I'm trying to decide between a GLoomis GL3 rod or Shimano Cumara casting rod. Both are 7 foot rods and are rated for the same 12-20lbs. Anybody use the GL3 graphite or have experience with the Cumara series? These are mid to high end on their lines of rods. I can get either one for about the same price. Inputs welcomed. Thanks

[tacklejunkie]

I'm selling a brand new Shimano Cumara and going back to loomis...
See classifieds in a few
Most other like them though.

[The Angler]

Hmm it really comes down to you. I have a Bad *** Gloomis panfish rod that I love to death. Just got a Crucial casting rod and im loving it as well. Both good companys to choose from

[fish4keep]

I might be opening a can of worm with this but only if Loomis start making new designs such as split grip, fore grip......

[HEMAN]

hey steelhead, i have a cumara 7'2" MH xf action for sale still. Or i also have an 6'8" M xf for sale. Please PM me if you are interested. The 7'2" is brand new and still in the wrapping with tags on it.

[weaponofbassdestruction]

Thats like asking should i get a ferrari or a honda.What do you need a split grip for?Always get g loomis.

[kill_obet]

I'm selling a brand new Shimano Cumara and going back to loomis...
See classifieds in a few
Most other like them though.

amen to that bru!! throw a couple o more bucks and get an imx series u wont regret it...good luck!

[calico killer kevin]

I really like the feel of the Cumara as well as the GL3, but if you have that much to shell out, I would recommend you just step up to the IMX, better yet, get a custom IMX.

Thats like asking should i get a ferrari or a honda.What do you need a split grip for?Always get g loomis.

Ignorance?....

[tacklejunkie]

I might be opening a can of worm with this but only if Loomis start making new designs such as split grip, fore grip......

Stick the grip/rod in a lathe and split it, then polish and flexcoat the exposed blank with some spiffy wraps?

[steelhead]

Thanks for all the input guys. I decided to go with the GL3 and in comparing it to the cumara it just felt like better quality, the cumaras were a bit lighter because of the split grip but the loomis finish and guides look like they would be more durable. By the way if anyone wants to buy the cumara casting you can get a sweet deal right now for $120 brand new. That's only 20 bucks more than say a Clarus rod at sports authority which is two steps down from cumaras.