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    Loomis & Franklin

    Brought 3 friends to 2000Tackle sometime last week as they were looking for rods/reels. They bought 3 L&F spin rods which looked pretty decent for about S$60. Its grip area is fashioned like the Daiwa Saltiga jig/pop rods and the butt section has a woven graphite finish. Had a feel of the rod when my friends snagged up at the beach and I'm totally convinced these are strong enough for light popping at Rompin! Can't recall if they were 7 or 8 footers but I'll get you guys the exact model/specs soon!

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    Re: Loomis & Franklin

    Quote Originally Posted by stickbom! View Post
    Brought 3 friends to 2000Tackle sometime last week as they were looking for rods/reels. They bought 3 L&F spin rods which looked pretty decent for about S$60. Its grip area is fashioned like the Daiwa Saltiga jig/pop rods and the butt section has a woven graphite finish. Had a feel of the rod when my friends snagged up at the beach and I'm totally convinced these are strong enough for light popping at Rompin! Can't recall if they were 7 or 8 footers but I'll get you guys the exact model/specs soon!

    Mike,

    They are indeed good value for money. Slow action rods, will bend all the way to the foregrip but not easy to break. Good idea to test them out in Rompin.

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    Re: Loomis & Franklin

    You saw them too? Model is GSPS 8-E 8' Lure:30-60g friend says there's no line rating printed on the rod but I think 20lb feels about right

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    Re: Loomis & Franklin

    Quote Originally Posted by physlo View Post
    Mike,

    They are indeed good value for money. Slow action rods, will bend all the way to the foregrip but not easy to break. Good idea to test them out in Rompin.
    good??? wouldn't it be weird to have a 8 footer bending all the way to its foregrip??
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    Re: Loomis & Franklin

    Quote Originally Posted by mark View Post
    good??? wouldn't it be weird to have a 8 footer bending all the way to its foregrip??

    Mark,

    Not sure but i guess it's the trend nowadays. Anglers like to try out different styles. I have use 14ft telescopic surf rod that bend into a 'C' shape on a 20kg plus ray. Not weird but fun actually.

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