Gloomis PBR844C Questions - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ccacher1 · 02-09-2017, 09:51 AM

Couple questions...

1.) Anyone ever use a Gloomis PBR844C 7' 15-30lb rod? If so for what fishing application? I was planning on pairing it with a Penn Squall lever drag reel for trolling for YT.

2.) Is $150 a fair price on a "used" but technically new one of these rods?

3.) If I am running 65lb braid do I need to have silicone carbide eyelets on the rod to prevent grooves from occurring? This is why I'm looking for a new rod in the first place. I was told my seeker rod could get grooves from the braid.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys/gals!

GregAndrew · 02-09-2017, 11:04 AM

Pro Blues are a good line from GLoomis. They retail for around $270, so that is a very good price for a newish one. Definitely a step up from your rod.

ccacher1 · 02-09-2017, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

Pro Blues are a good line from GLoomis. They retail for around $270, so that is a very good price for a newish one. Definitely a step up from your rod.

Great. Thank you for the input.

surfisher · 02-09-2017, 08:07 PM

Great rods. Definitely a good deal.

goldenglory18 · 02-10-2017, 08:47 AM

Loomis have always been great+ bass fishing rods. I can't speak for their salt stuff, but I can't imagine they'd be THAT far off in quality.

Go for it!

02-09-2017, 09:51 AM	#1
ccacher1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 157	Gloomis PBR844C Questions Couple questions... 1.) Anyone ever use a Gloomis PBR844C 7' 15-30lb rod? If so for what fishing application? I was planning on pairing it with a Penn Squall lever drag reel for trolling for YT. 2.) Is $150 a fair price on a "used" but technically new one of these rods? 3.) If I am running 65lb braid do I need to have silicone carbide eyelets on the rod to prevent grooves from occurring? This is why I'm looking for a new rod in the first place. I was told my seeker rod could get grooves from the braid. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys/gals! __________________ fish forever, work whenever

02-09-2017, 08:07 PM	#4
surfisher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 388	Great rods. Definitely a good deal. __________________

02-09-2017, 11:04 AM	#2
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Pro Blues are a good line from GLoomis. They retail for around $270, so that is a very good price for a newish one. Definitely a step up from your rod.

02-10-2017, 08:47 AM	#5
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	Loomis have always been great+ bass fishing rods. I can't speak for their salt stuff, but I can't imagine they'd be THAT far off in quality. Go for it!