IMX Pro Bass Mbr
Technique-specific casting series for bottom-contact and moving baits; MBR taper suits jigs, T-rigs, and swimbaits.
The IMX-PRO Bass MBR (Mag Bass Rod) is G. Loomis's application-specific casting series for bottom-contact and moving-bait presentations. MBR is a taper designation within the broader IMX-PRO bass platform, A fast action that loads progressively through the mid-blank, enabling both sensitivity for bottom baits and versatility for moving lures. The intended angler is a tournament or serious recreational bass fisherman comfortable with baitcasters who fishes jigs, Texas-rigs, and hard swimbaits.
Blanks are built on Loomis's multi-taper IMX-PRO graphite process, reportedly up to 15% lighter than prior IMX generations. All seven models are casting (baitcasting) rods with fast action and Fuji K-Frame guides. The absence of any spinning rod in this series is deliberate, MBR is a casting-rod-only technique set. Cork split grips are standard throughout. The lineup coheres around a single application philosophy despite spanning three lengths. Seven models span 6'6" to 7'6" in M, MH, and H power.
The two 6'6" models (782C, 783C) suit close-quarters pitching and skipping. The 7' trio (842C, 843C, 844C) is the workhorse spread, M through H, covering light jigs to 1oz swimbaits. The two 7'6" models (903C, 904C) favor long-distance bottom work or larger swimbaits. All models carry fast action; no extra-fast or moderate variants exist in this series.
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
- 6'6"–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
- $261.30–$390
- Released
- 2019
Rods in this series
7 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMX-PRO 782C MBR | 6'6" | M | Buy on Amazon | |
| IMX-PRO 783C MBR | 6'6" | MH | Buy on Amazon | |
| IMX-PRO 842C MBR | 7' | M | Buy on Amazon | |
| IMX-PRO 843C MBR | 7' | MH | Buy on Amazon | |
| IMX-PRO 844C MBR | 7' | H | Buy from G. Loomis | |
| IMX-PRO 903C MBR | 7'6" | MH | Buy from G. Loomis | |
| IMX-PRO 904C MBR | 7'6" | H | Buy from G. Loomis |
Model notes
3 of 7 modelsShortest, lightest model. Suited for skipping docks or pitching into tight cover with light jigs and small soft plastics. The 6'6" length gives leverage in enclosed spaces without sacrificing MBR sensitivity.
Heavy power at 7' for punching heavy cover, bigger swimbaits, or loaded Carolina rigs. Broadens the series into heavier presentation territory that M and MH models can't efficiently load.
Longer reach with medium-heavy power, useful for deep cranks or deep-water jig fishing where extra length aids hook sets and distance management.