GLX 23 Mbr Casting
Premium GLX reaction and moving bait casting series for tournament bass anglers
G. Loomis's top-tier GLX platform applied to the Mag Bass Reaction (MBR) casting format, built for moving and reaction baits: spinnerbaits, bladed jigs, swimbaits, heavier Texas rigs, and jigs fished around cover at moderate to long range. The target angler is a tournament or serious recreational bass angler who demands low weight, high sensitivity, and decisive hook-setting leverage. GLX blanks use high-modulus graphite with advanced resin systems; stepped-mandrel micro-tapers tune the action so the tip tracks moving baits while the mid and butt engage quickly to drive hooks on heavy line.
All models run fast action. Fuji K SiC guides, CI4+ reel seat for stiffness and sensitivity, premium cork. GLX-tier pricing (around $525+). The "23" designation refers to the 2023 generation refresh of the GLX platform. Seven casting models spanning 6'8" to 7'6", powers M through H, two length tiers (6'8"–7' and 7'6"). The 803C (6'8" MH) is the shortest, best for tighter quarters and pitching. The 7' models (842–844C) cover M/MH/H for the core reaction bait range.
The 7'6" trio (902–904C) adds reach for long-range presentations and big swimbaits. All fast action, all casting, Spinning variants in this sub-series is absent.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 7 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 7 casting
- Length
- 6'8"–7'6" 2.00–2.30 m
- Power
- M–H 3 classes
- Action
- F
- Line
- 8–20 lb
- Lure
- 1/4–1 oz 7–28 g
- List price
- $525–$550
- Released
- 2024
Rods in this series
7 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLX 803C MBR | 6'8" | MH | Buy from G. Loomis | |
| GLX 842C MBR | 7' | M | Buy from G. Loomis | |
| GLX 843C MBR | 7' | MH | Buy from G. Loomis | |
| GLX 844C MBR | 7' | H | Buy from G. Loomis | |
| GLX 902C MBR | 7'6" | M | Buy from G. Loomis | |
| GLX 903C MBR | 7'6" | MH | Buy from G. Loomis | |
| GLX 904C MBR | 7'6" | H | Buy from G. Loomis |
Model notes
2 of 7 modelsShortest rod in the series at 6'8". Suited for pitching, punching light mats, and working bladed jigs in close quarters where a 7' rod becomes unwieldy. The MH power handles most reaction presentations without the extra reach of the 7' models.
The big-water end of the lineup. H power at 7'6" covers large swimbaits, heavy bladed jigs, and open-water applications where casting distance and leverage against large fish matter. The 1oz ceiling suggests moving baits instead of heavy sinking jigs.