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Edge rods epitome review 161 posts Page 1 of 11. Great buys when on sale. Gary Loomis and his team at Edge Rods is looking to shake things up this ICAST with the introduction of his lightest and most sensitive rod series to date the Epitome The Epitome: The dictionary definition of the word epitome is “the typical or highest example of a stated quality, as shown by a particular person or thing. I was informed that there are 16 builds ahead of mine. 1K subscribers. It will also fill in as a heavy jig or pitchin rod. Power wise, it's rated 3/16 - 1/2 oz with a really soft tip, but its strong backbone warrants heavier lures. 2y. TT Reviews - Latest reviews listed and open to member comments. #CatchandCook #FishingTips #BendoskiPowerFishing‪http://www. I have had 4 edge rods, 2 have broken, one my fault, one that was not, my issue has been the supposed titanium guides may have a titanium coating but they definitely rust and both of my edge inshore rods have had guides rust under the thread. Watch later. HOME | TACKLETOUR FORUMS Rod Review . 3 weeks ago, I emailed them asking for another status, VERY similar. AFAIK no rods have actually shipped yet. Epitome SJR 703-1S $ 495. The 714-1 is rated as a Medium Moderate action and compared to other rods in my arsenal, I'd probably put it somewhere between a Moderate to Fast action. 161 posts The Highest Example – The Edge Epitome Rods from Gary Loomis. The Highest Example – The Edge Epitome Rods from Gary Loomis. 2. Complete Article: The text promoting these blanks says they sent TackleTour a rod built on one, and it links to Zander's review. 1oz: Fast: Spin: 1oz: 7'2" 8-14lb: EDGE RODS. Lightweight and Worth the Effort – Edge’s Versatile Epitome MBR725-1C Rod . length: 6’7″ line: 8-14lb lure: 1/4-3/4oz pieces: 1 type: Cast action: Fast power: Medium Light add’l info: Handle Length 10 inches from bottom of reel seat to fighting butt Rod weight: 3. Has anybody received shipping information on their pre-orders? Top. Post by NOLRAMB » Mon Oct 10, 2022 6:52 pm. Lightweight and Worth the Effort – Edge’s Versatile Epitome MBR725-1C Rod (continued). Date: 3/8/23: Gary Loomis sat down to talk briefly about Edge Rods Discover the Edge Rod Epitome Series by Gary Loomis. Search. BendoskiPowerFishing. Copy link. co EDGE Bass rods perform when it counts most. 161 posts Page 9 of 11. These changes might have been perfect for the #100 rod but I don’t think they EDGE FISHING RODS By Gary Loomis - REVIEW with BPFPROTEAM Randy Cranney. nossuc242 The Edge Epitome Rods from Gary Loomis. I had emailed them asking for a status once and was told they were taking pre-orders until October and then the rods would be built and shipped in October. In all honesty, a Dobyns Champion 736C Gary is looking to shake things up this ICAST with the introduction of his lightest and most advanced rod series to date, the Epitome. 100% independent review site. ) Edge is not for everybody and they don't try to be, originally they were never supposed to exist, Gary custom built some rods for the industry to review, the results caused people flooding him with requests for "that rod" not the blank, it was an unintended consequence. ” Since it's not mine to review, I just did a quick look over to see it wasn't a Recoil tip top. So in 2009 he formed North Fork Composites (NFC) to manufacture and distribute blanks, and Edge Rods as a factory builds. Got in contact with Maria, the rod manager at Edge rods. But those come with woven graphite grips, which is not my preference. NFC and Edge. Epitome Series Products. I've built several rods on the "regular" NFC X-Ray blanks and they are excellent. Balance wise, it's balanced really well. I have not held or tried a rod from either of those lines. Application: Tokyo rig, Lipless, Diving, Square Bill, Wake Bait, Jerk Bait, Prop Bait, Walking Bait, Popper, Weightless Senko, Wacky Worm, The Highest Example – The Edge Epitome Rods from Gary Loomis. 164 posts Page 6 of 11. (FWIW, the Epitome reel seat in the photos looks different to me than the BW reel seat photos. 55oz! The Highest Example – The Edge Epitome Rods from Gary Loomis. 164 posts Page 2 of 11. I have not seen the Epitome blanks make it over to Edge fly rods yet. 00 length: 7’0″ line: 8-14lb lure: 1/4-3/4oz pieces: 1 type: Spin action: Fast power: Medium Light add’l info: Handle Length 9 1/2 inches from bottom of reel seat to fighting butt Rod weight: 2. length: 7’0″ line: 8-14lb lure: 1/4-3/4oz pieces: 1 type: Spin action: Fast power: Medium Light add’l info: Handle Length 9 1/2 inches from bottom of reel seat to fighting butt The Highest Example – The Edge Epitome Rods from Gary Loomis. Edge rods have been around for 15years now. Cal, Managing Editor "fish with mindfulness : beware the darkside" Top. After Loomis sold to Shimano and was in remission, he wanted to offer blanks to the hobbyist/custom builder but Shimano said no. 161 posts Page 6 of 11. Edge is a new type of business. I truly hope Edge will make some design changes and make the #80 and below rods as light as possible and more similar to the rods they had out last year. Edge Rods Epitome Series. Shopping. I do think Edge rods have better action than SI's, as in for the intended purpose of the rods, Edge rods feel exactly how you want them to, SI's are light and lively, but none seem to have the perfect action for the line ratings. That review said the finished rods will retail for $295. Info. Sounds like they still have a lot of orders to fulfill. Gary Loomis designed lightweight and responsive builds that continue to evolve each year. Edge sells two higher end fly rod lines, the Gamma Alpha and Gamma Beta, which are roughly double the cost and look pretty nice. The first rod model of the Epitome family are going into production. I am tempted myself at 295, I have to give them credit they seem to have improved greatly after COVID. Was also informed that they are currently out of guides for the epitome, but that they expect a restock and to continue building in ~2 weeks. (6-8lb SI has too much butt, 8-12 SI is a little more moderate than it could be. The Edge Archetype rods I am pretty sure use the LMX fly rod blanks. Out of all my rods, these are probably my favorite rods to use. So I finally got one and have had a chance to get out on the usa made performance rods gift cards are 30% off! code: xmas30 learn more Did anyone else here get in on the pre-order for the Edge Epitome? If so, have you gotten it? I placed my order back in August and still haven't seen the rod. Product Weight Action Build Weight Length Line Weight Lure Weight Pieces Power; Epitome MBR 725-1S. Those only look like they are now being produced with only graphite grips. Gary Loomis Talks About NEW Edge Rods. Edge Spinning Rod Review After seeing these Edge rodes at ICAST last year, I was determined to add one to my arsenal because it looked and felt so nice. The most balanced rods I If you want try an Edge rod for frogs, the EFX Pro MBR 736-1 would be a great choice. Epitome Rods. Share. Edge is a relatively new company that uses blanks from North Fork Composites. Ultra-light, sensitive, and strong, perfect for all fishing techniques. Available for Pre-Order on 8/5! https: Edge Rods by Gary Loomis. 0oz! Discover the Edge Rod Epitome Series by Gary Loomis. Zander might know from his preview. The anglers source for tackle news and reviews. 164 posts Page 1 of 11. Price & Applications: The Epitome is the most advanced Edge rod built to date, and the X-Ray Air Carbon blank utilizes both the company’s INTRODUCING EFX PRO: A Technique Specific Split Grip Spin/Cast Series! USA Made North Fork Composites “LMX IM” Blank (X-Ray Finish, Toray T800 fiber, Hybrid Crank Bait rods are made with Zentron and T800 fiber) The EDGE mission is simple: To define the epitome of performance fishing rods. I haven't used the factory Edge Epitome rod, but I fished with a rod built on the NFC Epitome C6O2 blank. Write a product review. But the NFC The Highest Example – The Edge Epitome Rods from Gary Loomis. Shop now for unmatched performance! Be The First To Review This Product! Help other Anglers Warehouse users shop smarter by writing reviews for products you have purchased. The Highest Example – The Edge Epitome Rods from Gary Loomis Product Reviewed: Date Posted: ARK Rods Elevates Invoker Series to "Pro" Status: 11/27/21: Legit Design's Big Bait Travel Stick, the WSC68XXH-5: 11/1/21 : Evergreen's Latest Specialty Stick, the RCSC-78XH Wakebait:. Fine tuning these sensitive tools with LMX materials, allows anglers to feel the slightest vibrations and tip twitches, as well as having the power to move fish from cover and brush. Sensitivity: All of the Edge rods seem to put a priority on both light weight and sensitivity, which really shouldn’t be a surprise as this is something Gary has historically obsessed over whenever designing new graphite blends, blanks, and finished rods. I have 2 of the Delta Edge rods, specifically the Delta FSC-CBG 714-1 and the Delta FSC-MBR 744-1 rods. Most companies cut costs on materials or labor to hit price points set by retail buyers on store shelves, most of these products are marked up Fish-Tec Solutions stock a range of Edge Rods products including Black Widow Series, Silver Widow Series, First Strike, Edge Fly Rods, Delta and Surf Rods. length: 7’6″ line: 8-15lb lure: 3/8-1oz pieces: 1 type: Spin action: Fast power: Mag Medium add’l info: Handle Length 10 1/4 inches from bottom of reel seat to fighting butt The Highest Example – The Edge Epitome Rods from Gary Loomis. Then they have the Edge Gamma Alpha and Beta. jmrzfpe sognb wbzgvsva oappiz gopl zlqaenr qxozud ntwmxc otbcg rcukir