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G.Loomis® BronzeBack Smallmouth Rods - Spinning
Special rods (the product of several years of research and development), made specifically to help special anglers (incurable smallmouth bass fanatics) catch special fish (pound for pound, the gamest fish that swims, and that may be an understatement). All are meticulously designed with their quarry in mind. High-density, super-sensitive graphite blanks. Quick tips for great feel, with no loss of power through the backbone. And actions suitable for everything from light-lining tube baits, to slow-rolling spinnerbaits, to burning deep-diving cranks. Feature special reversed reel seats and extra-short foregrips.
Special rods (the product of several years of research and development), made specifically to help special anglers (incurable smallmouth bass fanatics) catch special fish (pound for pound, the gamest fish that swims, and that may be an understatement). All are meticulously designed with their quarry in mind. High-density, super-sensitive graphite blanks. Quick tips for great feel, with no loss of power through the backbone. And actions suitable for everything from light-lining tube baits, to slow-rolling spinnerbaits, to burning deep-diving cranks. Feature special reversed reel seats and extra-short foregrips.
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I would be fishing in a creek with smallmouth catfish carp and suckers, so if i hooked into one of those fish would i be able to eventually get it in.
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I have the 7'4 and it has handled a 4+ small mouth with ease so I have no doubt the 6'9 version will perform equally well.you might need to play them a bit longer with the light action but that shouldn't be too much of an issue.
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this rod would handle a 3lb smallmouth with ease i landed a 5 pounder with no problems but a catfish or carp would be a bigger challenge but the rod should hold them, if not its under a lifetime warranty youll be fine gloomis has great customer service and you can have a new rod in a day or two
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Yes, it will definately handle a 3lber. Go by the line test limits. If it handles 12lb test, you can handle a 12lb fish if you had to. IF you had to. It is more geared to the 3lber though.This is a high modulus rod so DON"T horse a large fish. Large fish at the high end of the line rating and no stretch line could spell disaster for the rod. I would use mono for it's forgiveness (streatch) if there was a high risk of picking up a 20lb catfish or carp.
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I drag tubes for smallmouth mostly that range from 1-3lbs with the ocassional 4+.Mostly in depths of 6-15ft I have had a lot of trouble feeling and missing the bite. I like the sounds of the G.loomis Bronzeback but can not decide between the 6.3LF 6.3MF and the 6.9LF. Any help or other options in the same price range would be appreciated ThanksAnswers
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I would get the 6.9 LF. The tip will be very soft but you can detect hits instantly. I had a 40+ fish last week picking up small mouth and walleye in a fast moving river and I didn't miss a beat.I have the 7'4 version and the only honest complaint is that it is a pain to store.
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If you're only fishing from a boat, the 6'3" LF would work. If you want to use it from shore as well, or will be making long casts, opt for the 6'9" to give you better casting distance. I personally have the 6'9" and love it for similar applications. Very good vibration transmission. I couldn't beleive how sensitive it was paired with braid and a fluoro leader! I was giddy!
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Of the options you mention, the 6.3MF would be your best bet, IMO. While you surely can land 3 lb. smallmouth on light action rods, I've always felt under gunned doing so. Also, at the 6-15ft depth you mention, I'm guessing you're using somewhere between an 1/8 and 1/4 oz weight with your tubes. I feel like I loose sensitivity fishing even 1/8 oz jigs on a light action rod. Hope this helps.1 of 1
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