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[Drewhill]

It says on the G Loomis website that this is a Mooching Rod, can it be used on the centerpin?

Yeah, I use it as a centerpin.

[Magz]

I just sold tjat same g loomis on this site .way to heavy and fast for centerpin rod in my opinion.i personaly love the 8-12lb range rods.as i use a 3113lb and a3113mb.and also use a rainshadow 13ft 8-12 for coho and steelhead and love to fish with more noodle of a rod on centerpin.

[Humpy]

I just sold tjat same g loomis on this site .way to heavy and fast for centerpin rod in my opinion.i personaly love the 8-12lb range rods.as i use a 3113lb and a3113mb.and also use a rainshadow 13ft 8-12 for coho and steelhead and love to fish with more noodle of a rod on centerpin.

For big spings and chum, I'm going to need more of a backbone and less of a noodle like rod. I think 12-20 is needed for targeting all species of salmon.
I will invest in a lighter rod later down the road for coho(maybe a clarus).

[Magz]

Ya good call.thats how i did it also.it is a skookum rod ill say that .i pulled some big fish out of fast water with the loomis.

[Humpy]

What do you mean by skookum rod?
There is no perfect rod, I will most likely purchase that loomis and buy a light one later for smaller salmon.
Is it fine to put that mooching rod on a centerpin?

[Magz]

Yes works great for pin.skookum means big and solid!an yes it is hard to find the perfect rod .ive used a lot of rods over the years and i wld say the nicest all around rod ive ever fished would be the sage 3113 mb.

[Humpy]

thanks for the help, how much do those sage rods go for? Where would be the best place to buy it?
Is it worth spending more and buying a sage? 

[Magz]

U would never regret buying a sage drift rod  there amazing .light,sensitive and have a lot of backbone when needed at the same time nice and flexible for an awsome fight.ive had 5 sage rods built and love every one.there really pricey though.roughly around 600$ custom built.

[Magz]

Almost all my rods were built by Brian Babcock at sea run fly and tackle in coquitlam.but there are many builders on this site that are great builders also.

[Humpy]

That's out of my price range($200). Since it is my first centerpin I don't want to spend a lot, if I like it I will upgrade later down the road.
I think the Loomis is the best option in my price range? What do you think?

[Magz]

Yes i agree.for the price it sounds like what your after!!

[Humpy]

thanks

[Magz]

Ohnestly thats where the personal preferenc is going to come into play.i like a longer rod  like the 3113  and i like a more flexible rod.so my favorite is my 3113lb.and for a light rod it still has some backbone when needed.i cought a 12 lb spring a month ago in the upper vedder and pulled that fish out of very heavy fast deep water . I had my hands full fursure but it was fun as hell and i landed it.if that was a 25 pounder in heavy water with that rod i probably wld have  hard time moving the fish with that rod.

[Pin-nook]

If you love the sport there's no price you can put on good gear, always look out for a deal cause you never know!

I love my Sage 3113LB and my 13' GLoomis GLX but for over all I would agree the Sage 3113M or MB covers a wide range. I have a custom Sage 3106LB that rarely sees the river now but you just don't know when you might need a backup.

[leapin' tyee]

 I will most likely purchase that loomis and buy a light one later for smaller salmon.

Good rods but poor warranty .