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G. Loomis · Series ·2021

GCX Bass Sjr Spinning

Fast-action spinning rod for bottom-contact soft plastic and finesse jig presentations for bass

The GCX Bass SJR (Spin Jig Rod) Spinning series is specialized for spinning-tackle anglers working soft plastics and small jigs on the bottom, techniques like drop-shot, shaky head, ned rig, and finesse jig presentations where maintaining bottom contact and detecting subtle bites are the primary demands. These are not all-around bass rods; the SJR designation signals a narrow technique focus that excludes topwater, crankbait, or heavy cover applications. Target angler is a tournament or serious recreational bass fisherman who wants a dedicated finesse spinning setup.

Blanks are rolled in Woodland, WA on ultra-durable carbon with Multi-Taper Design (MTD) technology, G. Loomis's approach to varying the taper along the blank to produce a specific feel curve instead of a single-taper design. Guides are SeaGuide Hero One frames, prioritizing line management and reduced tangle for the thin braided or fluorocarbon lines common in finesse fishing. Handle is split-grip cork over a Fuji reel seat. Fast action throughout provides a crisp tip for detecting bottom bites while the MTD blank delivers power at the butt for solid hooksets.

Four all-spinning models in two lengths (6'6" and 7'0") crossed with two power ratings (M and MH). The M-power models (GCX 782S and GCX 842S) cover standard finesse work on 6–12 lb / 1/8–3/8 oz; the MH models (GCX 783S and GCX 843S) handle heavier jig presentations and harder hooksets on 8–15 lb / 3/16–5/8 oz. The 7'0" models are the reach-oriented versions for longer casts in open water.

Series fingerprint
Power M–MH Action F Length 6'6"–7' Lure 3/8oz–5/8oz Line 12lb–15lb

Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 4 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.

Models
4 spinning
Length
6'6"–7' 2.00–2.10 m
Power
M–MH
Action
F
Line
6–15 lb
Lure
1/8–5/8 oz 3.5–18 g
List price
$260
Released
2021

Rods in this series

4 models
Save Model Length Power Price
GCX 782S SJR 6'6" M Buy from G. Loomis
GCX 783S SJR 6'6" MH Buy from G. Loomis
GCX 842S SJR 7' M Buy from G. Loomis
GCX 843S SJR 7' MH Buy from G. Loomis
Specs as G. Loomis lists them, last verified . Report a spec error
Lure weight across the lineup, on one scale 0 to 1 oz
GCX 782S SJR GCX 842S SJR GCX 783S SJR GCX 843S SJR

Model notes

2 of 4 models
GCX 783S SJR Spinning · 6'6" · MH · F action

Short MH option. Compact length suits tight presentations in boat fishing; MH power gives authority for aggressive hooksets on heavier jig heads and Texas-rigged plastics.

GCX 842S SJR Spinning · 7' · M · F action

7-foot M-power is the most versatile finesse option, extra length for distance casting drop-shots or wacky-rigged plastics, lighter power for working small jig heads.

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