IMX-PRO 904C SWBR - Questions

[samhowell]

I just ordered the Gloomis IMX-Pro 904C SWBR and I was wondering if anyone here already has one and could tell me what reel you have on it. Also
if you have a pros/cons on the rod. Haven’t been able to find many reviews on it. Thanks in advance. 

[Bassmann86]

I don’t have the rod but I would put a 150-200 size reel on it. The bantams are money and you can pick them up for a good price on digitaka 

[Efrain]

I also do not have one but I agree with a 200 size reel. Personally I do not believe Shimano makes a real 200 size so I would stay away. Daiwa or revo winch is what I would get

[WUMFL]

I have one! Its not a bad rod, I use 150-200 size reels on it, usually a Bantam MGL which is a great pairing with it. You can put like a 200 size round reel on it since the handle is long enough! (I put like a 300 size on it for a while and it was alright too, a little overkill though.) I usually use it with like small glides and small wakes like shellcrackers, S-wavers, Ganterels, and in terms of higher end stuff, I usually throw anything smaller than a psycho gill. Really any treble hook baits.

I did first buy it to throw softbaits (I was stupid and didn’t realize it was very moderate) but it was definitely not up to par for 6.5+ inch softbaits with beast hooks. Caught 2 fish on Beast hook baits with it but only because they hit at the bank and not at the end of a cast. 
 

In terms of the actual rod, its well built, light and balanced and fun to fish with. Definitely for lighter baits though. Deps 175 at the Max, a 145 is a good size for the rod. I do throw some crankdown gills on it though! Mini sherpa would be great on it. Also, pretty perfect for TKs. 6” UFOs

I recommend the rod for smaller treble hook stuff but if you want to throw heavier things, it may not be up to snuff. Its a moderate action for sure. 
 

Here’s some pictures of the rod and fish I’ve caught on it. Definitely a good rod but I just find myself reaching for my slightly heavier wakebait rod. Don’t use it as much as I should. Actually use it a fair bit for conventional too. Chatterbaits, deep cranks. Etc, almost like a glass rod for conventional stuff.

In terms of a pro con list:

Pros: light, sensitive, balanced, quality build. Casts well and works well with trebles. Good for conventional if needed too.

Cons: Not great for soft baits, find myself reaching for other heavier rods.

If you want any more pictures with other reels on it, or have any other questions, let me know and I’ll be happy to help!

Edited April 29, 2023 by WUMFL

[samhowell]

@WUMFLthanks so much for all that info. I plan on using it with my Tks and other small glides in open cover. Thanks again! 

[WUMFL]

17 minutes ago, samhowell said:

@WUMFLthanks so much for all that info. I plan on using it with my Tks and other small glides in open cover. Thanks again! 

You’re welcome, glad to help! Should be pretty perfect for those! Been needing a new TK for myself to throw on it! Good luck with it!

[fish4bas]

I have the rod paired with a daiwa zillion. I love the set up for smaller swimbaits.

[5-20]

One con. I think the rod has single foot guides on it and they don’t feel really sturdy either. The older loomis swimbait rods seemed to be built better. 

[WUMFL]

1 hour ago, 5-20 said:

One con. I think the rod has single foot guides on it and they don’t feel really sturdy either. The older loomis swimbait rods seemed to be built better. 

Yeah, first 3 guides are double foot, the rest are single. Never had much of an issue with mine though, even after some car ceiling hits while putting them in the trunk haha

1 hour ago, fish4bas said:

I have the rod paired with a daiwa zillion. I love the set up for smaller swimbaits.

The Zillion is good too! I currently have mine set up with a Curado 150i. Rod pairs very well with 95mm Gomexus handles too!