I love my Edge rod! You can really tell the amount of time and research that Gary put into this rod when he wasn't allowed to get a rod out in to the market since he had a contract with Shimano for ten years. The rod is so light that you can cast for days without any fatigue. My friends can't believe how it feels like a feather with my Shimano Ci4+ 2500. Luke hit it on the head with the feel too which can help out with hook sets. Yes, it is expensive - I had a "WTH am I doing!" when I purchased it. But IMO it makes it easier to swallow with the quality and the included lifetime warranty. Thanks for the review!
These rods started out as a tweek to the Bud Ernhardt rods of about 20 years ago, which I still have. I have one of the original MH six foot rods that performs exactly like this one with the exception that mine has the original cork handle which is fine for me. The rod tip on this rod, however, was broken. But a call to Edge resolved the problem They are sending me a free rod tip replacement.
About 3 yrs ago I went out salmon fishing in SW Washington with a buddy and an Edge Rods Sles Rep. We briefly met up with Mr. Loomis and he handed over a nice selection of rods for use and testing. By the end of the day you could really see how these rods set themselves apart from the competition. Pricey for sure, but pair-up with a buddy and take advantage of the Holiday Sales incentives when purchasing two rods!!
I have an edge rod, worth every penny, would rather have 2 good rods I can use for everything than 10 cheap crappy ones that just are good enough to get by
I have the Edge ISR (inshore) 7' Med . It's super sensitive, super light, beautiful look. Paired with a Ci4 it's my favorite light tackle combo. I have no complaint other than the the companies 3/4 month shipping time.
How do you like it? I purchased the 7 medium light for lures and doa shrimps for speck trout, redfish, pompano, puppy drum. Should I have opted for the medium?
I've had an edge first strike 7' mh casting rod since it introduced as a Kickstarter. It's the best rod I've ever owned; the first strike is super light with backbone. I use it all the time bass fishing. I also own an edge Pelagic light spinning rod which is a fun rod, but I would recommend getting something like a gloomis bluewater instead. Edge rods are expensive, but you can buy them for half off directly from the edge site. They are still expensive at roughly $225.00. if you have the disposable income I recommend edge inshore and bass rods.
Liked the review. Is this a loomis Nrx or what. I would like to know what rod, the length, and the line , like 4 to 8 pound test, and the weight of jigs this rod can handle, 0ne sixteenths to one eighth. You didn’t go into details. If you can provide this it would really help a lot thanks👀
Based on the date the video was posted, it looks like you would have had the rest of last year's fishing season to really test the rod. Did you keep fishing the rod? Did your opinion of the rod change the more you fished it? Did you get any additional Edge rods to try? With respect to comparison, you indicated it was made with nice components and as such came with a heavy price tag. Can you share rods you think it compares favorably to from a fishability standpoint?? I am curious if you believe / feel that it compares to his former company, ie G.Loomis rods, Shimano rods, Daiwa rods? Thanks for the post and look forward to your reply.
I use the edge black widow 702. Best rod i have ever used. Yes it is very expensive, especially in Australia, but hands down is worth the coin. I normally use the loomis e6x range but since using edge it is hands down a cut above. Carbon handle is awesome. You feel everything. Good review! Thanks guys.
Nice to see new products! If you’re looking for suggestions on the next rod to review, try Bull Bay Rods. Locally made here in the Bay Area and I’ve got 3 of them and I won’t ever buy another brand! I would love to see what you think!
Thanks Blake! I actually picked up a Bull Bay rod recently to start testing. One of my first trips out with it was last Thursday and I caught a 38" snook with it:) Feels like a nice rod, but their power ratings seem overstated (my MH feels like a M).
My first one was from their Reel Animal series #15. Loved it but wanted to get away from the “show endorsed” kind of rods (my last one was a Blair Wiggins rod) so I actually found a captain who used them exclusively until he got sponsored by Shimano and had to get rid of them. So I got a Sniper Assault and a custom one he had made he had made. The SA is 6-12# class and the custom is 8-17#. The SA is SUPER light...would go great with your 2500 CI4+
You can never go wrong with Gary Loomis, just ask Shimano 😂😂😂 The New Edge Rods, I have ordered will belong to my great grandchildren , once I fish them the rest of my life with a Smile on my face, and hook marks on the fish I target..👍🎣😂😂💯
Great review! Sounds like a nice rod. G Loomis make some outstanding fly rods but I've never tried their inshore rods. It's basically a custom rod with a warranty. I'd be interested at trying one out at someone else's expense. Thanks for the review
Edge has 50% off sales quite a bit. They have already had 2 or 3 this year already. I love mine. I got a 7 footer for topwater applications and that thing launches skitterwalks like they were shot out of a cannon! Paired it with a new Daiwa Ballistic LT and the setup is super light.
@@Saltstrong right now you can buy NFC 704-1 psi blank (med power fast action) for about $65. The fuji concept guides $120. I wish Fuji would have 50% sales!
I bought the ML rod and took it out for the first time last week. Very happy with my purchase. I agree with you that the ML performs more like a M rod. I need a MH rod so maybe I'll buy the M as it's probable stiffer than other rods. Thanks for your review. BTW, your reviews on abrasiveness of mono, fluoro and braid were superb. Have you compared fluoro leader vs fluoro-coated mono for visibility under watrer? Is fluor-coated mono visibility closer to mono or pure fluoro? Thanks.
Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment! I have not yet done an extensive underwater visibility experiment on the lines yet, but it's high up on my list of tests to complete.
Not trying to be obvious or rude but Marathon is like a really low end budget company. They make good rods for the price, I mean if I have a 70 dollar budget I’d rather go Marathon or Field and Stream then Ugly Stik But I’m not going to do a video on a company that not many people will be looking for. edge made since because tackle junkies like me are curious due to Gary Loomis owning them
I ordered a rod from them Oct 1 last year still waiting horrible customer service if you can even get in contact with anyone rod building time claims 3-5 weeks but it's going on 4 months now.
Yes, I switched over to yellow from green a couple years ago so that the line shows up better in the videos. I couldn't tell a difference during the switch in terms of strikes/fish caught, so I now primarily use yellow.
The Inshore Select uglystick model is I think $60 and is pretty nice rod. Nice cork handles and surprisingly light and sensitive. Mostly use loomis e6x inshore rods for fluking and porgies and found the ugly is almost as good at a third of the cost.
A 7 ft m power fast action spinning is at 225, Gary and Design Team really seem to set hi scores,look graphite handle , zirconia eyes ,!But is it gonna increase my percentage,no, perception yes,I fish a 5 /16 swimming jig w 4" lunker city in 35 from of water w a 6 mph current w a okuma 030 s,,16 lb/4 dia power pro for casting from shore,in Mville Mi.
saw one snap this weekend. supposedly they claim "ALL RODS that break are USER ERROR", which in this case was not true. friend had a fish on and it just totally snapped. So they won't fix it or replace it, which i found to be pretty bad policy on their part. unfortunate.
At some point a person quits paying for action and starts paying for prestige or a name. Calico Jacks get the job done. Sometimes maybe move up to Star Seagis but my conscience would never go to that extreme.
Those rods can stay on the rack lol waaaay to expensive Cal Jacks work fine. Lol.. good informational vid tho man. Btw you should of mentioned something about zmans melting lol i wasted 7 bucks before i could use one lol jk
Salt Strong i guess leaving them in the truck to long during the day. Nothing happened to any of my Cals lol i was pissed so just a heads up do not leave them in your vehicle in this florida heat man lol
@@fish-n-gameanglersclub365 Gary Loomis sold "G. Loomis' to Shimano when doctors told him that he didn't have long to live. Gary did live, and now produces rods under the edge brand. The "G. Loomis" rods are produced under Shimano's direction instead of Gary's.
@@KD-kf4zm my question is what's the difference between and which is better to him/ her. I'm a G Loomis Man and I tried to deal with Edge but they don't respond to emails and have that F rating on BBB. Just wondering if his Edge rods were better than the G Loomis/ Shimano as far as quality and/ or customer service...because I can't get a response to emails and my bank won't deal with them due to risks and regulatory issues. But, I'm not bashing I'm asking because I tried to purchase but can't even contact them.
@@fish-n-gameanglersclub365 I spoke with Edge rods on the phone today, they spent a lot of time with me. I was not aware of their BBB rating though. I have also spoke with G Loomis on the phone recently as well. I have never held an edge rod and I only have experience with the entry level E6X rods from G Loomis so I can't compare.
@@KD-kf4zm Wish they'd communicate with me! I'm almost ready to pull the trigger on a Favorite Fishing Pro Series 7'3"MH...Initially I wanted the Delta spinning rod of the same rating.
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I love my Edge rod! You can really tell the amount of time and research that Gary put into this rod when he wasn't allowed to get a rod out in to the market since he had a contract with Shimano for ten years. The rod is so light that you can cast for days without any fatigue. My friends can't believe how it feels like a feather with my Shimano Ci4+ 2500. Luke hit it on the head with the feel too which can help out with hook sets. Yes, it is expensive - I had a "WTH am I doing!" when I purchased it. But IMO it makes it easier to swallow with the quality and the included lifetime warranty. Thanks for the review!
By far the best rods I ever used, for such quality and performance price doesn't matter, just take good care of it
I am really loving my first one , I use it to skip docks . I actually just purchased 2 more
These rods started out as a tweek to the Bud Ernhardt rods of about 20 years ago, which I still have. I have one of the original MH six foot rods that performs exactly like this one with the exception that mine has the original cork handle which is fine for me. The rod tip on this rod, however, was broken. But a call to Edge resolved the problem They are sending me a free rod tip replacement.
About 3 yrs ago I went out salmon fishing in SW Washington with a buddy and an Edge Rods Sles Rep. We briefly met up with Mr. Loomis and he handed over a nice selection of rods for use and testing. By the end of the day you could really see how these rods set themselves apart from the competition. Pricey for sure, but pair-up with a buddy and take advantage of the Holiday Sales incentives when purchasing two rods!!
I have an edge rod, worth every penny, would rather have 2 good rods I can use for everything than 10 cheap crappy ones that just are good enough to get by
I have the Edge ISR (inshore) 7' Med . It's super sensitive, super light, beautiful look. Paired with a Ci4 it's my favorite light tackle combo. I have no complaint other than the the companies 3/4 month shipping time.
How do you like it? I purchased the 7 medium light for lures and doa shrimps for speck trout, redfish, pompano, puppy drum. Should I have opted for the medium?
I’ve built many rods on North Fork Composites blanks, they’re excellent. If I still bought factory rods, Edge would certainly be in the running.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the blanks. Fish On!
I've had an edge first strike 7' mh casting rod since it introduced as a Kickstarter. It's the best rod I've ever owned; the first strike is super light with backbone. I use it all the time bass fishing.
I also own an edge Pelagic light spinning rod which is a fun rod, but I would recommend getting something like a gloomis bluewater instead.
Edge rods are expensive, but you can buy them for half off directly from the edge site. They are still expensive at roughly $225.00. if you have the disposable income I recommend edge inshore and bass rods.
Thanks for making time to leave the helpful comment.
Thanks for your thoughts!!!
Liked the review. Is this a loomis Nrx or what. I would like to know what rod, the length, and the line , like 4 to 8 pound test, and the weight of jigs this rod can handle, 0ne sixteenths to one eighth. You didn’t go into details. If you can provide this it would really help a lot thanks👀
Would make a perfect inland/bass frog spinning setup. Seems like a super versatile rod.
Definitely! 👍
Based on the date the video was posted, it looks like you would have had the rest of last year's fishing season to really test the rod. Did you keep fishing the rod? Did your opinion of the rod change the more you fished it? Did you get any additional Edge rods to try? With respect to comparison, you indicated it was made with nice components and as such came with a heavy price tag. Can you share rods you think it compares favorably to from a fishability standpoint?? I am curious if you believe / feel that it compares to his former company, ie G.Loomis rods, Shimano rods, Daiwa rods? Thanks for the post and look forward to your reply.
I use the edge black widow 702. Best rod i have ever used. Yes it is very expensive, especially in Australia, but hands down is worth the coin. I normally use the loomis e6x range but since using edge it is hands down a cut above. Carbon handle is awesome. You feel everything. Good review! Thanks guys.
Glad to see that you are enjoying your Edge Black Widow. Yes, the feel with these rods is extremely good. Fish On!
Nice to see new products! If you’re looking for suggestions on the next rod to review, try Bull Bay Rods. Locally made here in the Bay Area and I’ve got 3 of them and I won’t ever buy another brand! I would love to see what you think!
Thanks Blake! I actually picked up a Bull Bay rod recently to start testing. One of my first trips out with it was last Thursday and I caught a 38" snook with it:) Feels like a nice rod, but their power ratings seem overstated (my MH feels like a M).
Awesome! Yeah, I would agree that the ratings might be a bit off, but that’s ok! I look forward to that upcoming video! Thanks and good luck!
Which one of their rod types do you like best? I got one from their Assult line.
My first one was from their Reel Animal series #15. Loved it but wanted to get away from the “show endorsed” kind of rods (my last one was a Blair Wiggins rod) so I actually found a captain who used them exclusively until he got sponsored by Shimano and had to get rid of them. So I got a Sniper Assault and a custom one he had made he had made. The SA is 6-12# class and the custom is 8-17#. The SA is SUPER light...would go great with your 2500 CI4+
You can never go wrong with Gary Loomis, just ask Shimano 😂😂😂 The New Edge Rods, I have ordered will belong to my great grandchildren , once I fish them the rest of my life with a Smile on my face, and hook marks on the fish I target..👍🎣😂😂💯
Still feel the same?
@@nicholash6851 I am very happy with my Edge rods, and I’ve used them for over 3 years now 👍🎣
What are the guides made from and what is the size of largest guide and smallest guide
Thanks. Great info
Great review! Sounds like a nice rod. G Loomis make some outstanding fly rods but I've never tried their inshore rods. It's basically a custom rod with a warranty. I'd be interested at trying one out at someone else's expense. Thanks for the review
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Maddog. Fish On!
Great video man!
The handle is it carbon fibre or graphite?
Thanks
@@bhmsupra in the video it says graphite and on the Edge website it says carbon! That's why I'm asking the question...
Edge has 50% off sales quite a bit. They have already had 2 or 3 this year already. I love mine. I got a 7 footer for topwater applications and that thing launches skitterwalks like they were shot out of a cannon! Paired it with a new Daiwa Ballistic LT and the setup is super light.
Thanks for the notice about the 50% off sales. I'll be sure to keep me eye out for those. Fish On!
Which model did you get for topwater?
@@Saltstrong right now you can buy NFC 704-1 psi blank (med power fast action) for about $65. The fuji concept guides $120. I wish Fuji would have 50% sales!
Did you find the handle comfortable to fish with all day?
I bought the ML rod and took it out for the first time last week. Very happy with my purchase. I agree with you that the ML performs more like a M rod. I need a MH rod so maybe I'll buy the M as it's probable stiffer than other rods. Thanks for your review. BTW, your reviews on abrasiveness of mono, fluoro and braid were superb. Have you compared fluoro leader vs fluoro-coated mono for visibility under watrer? Is fluor-coated mono visibility closer to mono or pure fluoro? Thanks.
Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment!
I have not yet done an extensive underwater visibility experiment on the lines yet, but it's high up on my list of tests to complete.
How long did it take to get at ur house ?
Can you do a review of the Daiwa Back Bay rod I have one I just picked up the 7’6 medium xtra fast is excellent for artificial
You should do an independent review on Marathon products. They’re upcoming products and they sell them at Dicks.
Not trying to be obvious or rude but Marathon is like a really low end budget company. They make good rods for the price, I mean if I have a 70 dollar budget I’d rather go Marathon or Field and Stream then Ugly Stik
But I’m not going to do a video on a company that not many people will be looking for. edge made since because tackle junkies like me are curious due to Gary Loomis owning them
What model/ spec rod are you using??
It is an Edge -
Model #: MBR 735-1
Action: Fast
Power: Medium Heavy
Length: 7ft 3in
Line Strength: 14-20 lb
Lure Weight: 1/4 - 3/4 oz
Try reviewing Bull Bay Rods.
I ordered a rod from them Oct 1 last year still waiting horrible customer service if you can even get in contact with anyone rod building time claims 3-5 weeks but it's going on 4 months now.
Did u get your rod ?
I never got the rod I ordered they said they were waiting on parts settled on a different rod hopefully they got their act together.
Do you gravitate to To yellow power pro 10 lb. ?
Yes, I switched over to yellow from green a couple years ago so that the line shows up better in the videos. I couldn't tell a difference during the switch in terms of strikes/fish caught, so I now primarily use yellow.
Can you do a vid on the Ugly Stick inshore?
I'll keep an eye out for one of those rods on future shopping sprees.
Salt Strong Thanks Luke I whould love to hear your take on it. It so cheap but not good for lures I heard.
The Inshore Select uglystick model is I think $60 and is pretty nice rod. Nice cork handles and surprisingly light and sensitive. Mostly use loomis e6x inshore rods for fluking and porgies and found the ugly is almost as good at a third of the cost.
Salt Strong If money was an option and you could picking any rod for inshore fishing which rod would you chose ?
A 7 ft m power fast action spinning is at 225, Gary and Design Team really seem to set hi scores,look graphite handle , zirconia eyes ,!But is it gonna increase my percentage,no, perception yes,I fish a 5 /16 swimming jig w 4" lunker city in 35 from of water w a 6 mph current w a okuma 030 s,,16 lb/4 dia power pro for casting from shore,in Mville Mi.
Large lure? You should see some on my musky lures. 😂
saw one snap this weekend. supposedly they claim "ALL RODS that break are USER ERROR", which in this case was not true. friend had a fish on and it just totally snapped. So they won't fix it or replace it, which i found to be pretty bad policy on their part. unfortunate.
What brand rod?
Try a Fitzgerald Aqua Dream rod, quality components, under $200.00.
Thanks for leaving the rod suggestion, Christopher. Is there any specific model that you like best?
You get what you pay for. This still way too expensive. Cheaper rod would get the job done as well. I have $500 rods and $150 rods. Both done well
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Tyno!
I just picked one up for $115 with a factory discount code (JULY40)
At some point a person quits paying for action and starts paying for prestige or a name. Calico Jacks get the job done. Sometimes maybe move up to Star Seagis but my conscience would never go to that extreme.
You can’t find a better rod than the calico jack around it price point
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this Edge rod review. Fish On!
Those rods can stay on the rack lol waaaay to expensive Cal Jacks work fine. Lol.. good informational vid tho man. Btw you should of mentioned something about zmans melting lol i wasted 7 bucks before i could use one lol jk
What happened with your Zmans? I haven't had any melt on me yet.
Salt Strong i guess leaving them in the truck to long during the day. Nothing happened to any of my Cals lol i was pissed so just a heads up do not leave them in your vehicle in this florida heat man lol
Not for the budget conscious, $600 dollar rod.
Absolutely not a G. Loomis rod. Absolutely a Gary Loomis rod from EDGE. Huge difference.
I wish I knew what you meant by that...
@@fish-n-gameanglersclub365 Gary Loomis sold "G. Loomis' to Shimano when doctors told him that he didn't have long to live. Gary did live, and now produces rods under the edge brand. The "G. Loomis" rods are produced under Shimano's direction instead of Gary's.
@@KD-kf4zm my question is what's the difference between and which is better to him/ her. I'm a G Loomis Man and I tried to deal with Edge but they don't respond to emails and have that F rating on BBB. Just wondering if his Edge rods were better than the G Loomis/ Shimano as far as quality and/ or customer service...because I can't get a response to emails and my bank won't deal with them due to risks and regulatory issues. But, I'm not bashing I'm asking because I tried to purchase but can't even contact them.
@@fish-n-gameanglersclub365 I spoke with Edge rods on the phone today, they spent a lot of time with me. I was not aware of their BBB rating though. I have also spoke with G Loomis on the phone recently as well. I have never held an edge rod and I only have experience with the entry level E6X rods from G Loomis so I can't compare.
@@KD-kf4zm Wish they'd communicate with me! I'm almost ready to pull the trigger on a Favorite Fishing Pro Series 7'3"MH...Initially I wanted the Delta spinning rod of the same rating.
300 or $400 for rod is crazy!Not for me thanks.