ryguyfi
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Thanks for the link!
This just confirms my liking of TFO rods. For the price there's not much out there to compare. You could buy 3 of them for the price of the G Loomis, for just a hair less in performance (according to this info). If I had the money I might spring for a high end rod, but why if you can just add more gear and get very similar results in what matters most, fishability.
This just confirms my liking of TFO rods. For the price there's not much out there to compare. You could buy 3 of them for the price of the G Loomis, for just a hair less in performance (according to this info). If I had the money I might spring for a high end rod, but why if you can just add more gear and get very similar results in what matters most, fishability.
Fredrick
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Since they geared this mainly towards the salt I wish they would of did the shootouts with 9 wts . I can't wait for the Loomis CC to discontinued so I can buy one . I haven't tried the BVK yet but look forward to trying one now
RowJimmy
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The Bvk is a pretty sweet line up for a good price.
jdaddy
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Ya, I don't see how you could not buy the TFO with that review.
Naturally I don't agree with the decision to use the BIImx in the line up. I got a 7wt BIIIx a few weeks ago and it is head and shoulders above the BIImx in all respects.
Naturally I don't agree with the decision to use the BIImx in the line up. I got a 7wt BIIIx a few weeks ago and it is head and shoulders above the BIImx in all respects.
Machocheese
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I have an 8wt Sage xi3 that I bought in spring of 2010, literally about three weeks before I found out I was moving away from the ocean to PA trout country. Oh well. Anyways, the rod's a beast and although I've only gotten to fish the salt twice this year, I love casting that rod. On the plus side at this rate it'll last a lifetime.
When I was back in MA visiting my folks, my Dad and I cast the BVK, Orvis Access and Sage Flight in a 9 wt. The BVK clearly stood out as the winner for us. The Access stood out too, for sucking.
I still like my xi3 better, but in no way is it 3x better.
As for the NRX, what's with the teal wraps? I've never cast a Loomis rod. I hear many good things, but is it so hard to make one that looks good too?
When I was back in MA visiting my folks, my Dad and I cast the BVK, Orvis Access and Sage Flight in a 9 wt. The BVK clearly stood out as the winner for us. The Access stood out too, for sucking.
I still like my xi3 better, but in no way is it 3x better.
As for the NRX, what's with the teal wraps? I've never cast a Loomis rod. I hear many good things, but is it so hard to make one that looks good too?
