Just plain slick, the new XMG 50 Bass Rod from
Lamiglas (continued)
Price
& Applications Cont'd:
The EXC 722 we tested is well
suited to finesse casting applications due to the lower power and very nimble
tip. It worked well for casting everything from jigs to jerkbaits, and is a
great rod for both largemouth and smallmouth bass, as well as stripers, reds,
and even some light inshore jigging.
The
EXC722 can handle wide range of lures from light plastics to even smaller
jerkbaits
Aside from the issues we
saw with the reel seat damage the rod will look newer after one year than just
about any other rod out there. While traditional cork rods will discolor, and
foam handled rods may also dent, the carbon fiber handle on the EXC 722 will
still look as good as new.
Zander tries ripping with the rod
Unlike other materials the
carbon fiber can be washed and even thoroughly scrubbed to remove every bit of
oil residue from our hands.
The
soft butt provides some comfort against your arm
Unfortunately the soft touch seat does scratch after time. This was mainly
cosmetic as the entire seat continued to perform as intended
The
carbon handle can be washed quite unlike any other handle
Ratings:
|
Lamiglas
EXC722
Ratings (?/10)
|
| Construction/Quality |
The
Lamiglas
XMG50
line is
built
with
quality
components,
and the
carbon
fiber
handle
is just
as
functional
as it is
attractive
|
9 |
| Performance |
The
carbon
fiber
handle
helps
aid
sensitivity
and
overall
the
EXC722
performed
well in
all
tests |
9 |
| Price |
A Very
reasonable
price
for a
rod that
looks
and
performs
like a
true
enthusiast
offering |
9 |
| Features |
This rod
has more
features
than
most
traditional
rods,
including
the
carbon
fiber
handle,
soft
touch
reel
seat,
and
tapered
edge
above
the seat |
9 |
| Design (Ergonomics) |
The only
area
that we
would
like to
see
improved
on this
rod is
the
durability
of the
reel
seat.
Even
though
the reel
seat
started
to
scratch
after
use we
found
the
damage
to be
only
cosmetic.
Overall
the reel
seat
continued
to feel
good and
helped
us
maintain
a
quality
grip on
the rod |
9 |
| Application |
This rod
is best
for
plastics,
shakey
head and
Carolina
rigs. It
can be
used
with
hardbaits,
but one
of the
heavier
rods is
preferable
for
fishing
full
size
lures.
The
handle
is very
good for
trolling
applications
as it
slips in
and out
of rod
holders
quickly |
9 |
|
Total Score
|
9.00 |
Pluses and Minuses:
|
Plus Minus
|
| J Superb
details
and
design,
enthusiast
look and
feel |
L
The reel
seat no
slip
surface
can
scratch |
| J
Very
sensitive |
|
| J
Easy to
clean,
grip
always
looks
new |
|
| J
Handles
a wide
range of
lures,
fantastic
response |
|
| J
Reasonable
price |
|
No matter what reel
you pair up with
this stick, it
remains a very slick
looking rod
Conclusion:
The EXC 722 rod we tested
out of Lamiglas’s new XMG 50
Bass Series is one of the
most exciting rods we have
tested this year. Both
visually and functionally
stirring the EXC 722 makes
use of carbon fiber to make
a handle that looks as
refined as a shifter in an
exotic car. But exotic looks
is not what the EXC 722 is
all about, and performance
tests show that this rod
isn’t just all show and no
go. Instead the EXC 722
proves to be a capable
performer, one that makes
use of its sophisticated
materials and construction
to create something new. As
fishing techniques evolve
its good to see a rod giant
like Lamiglas continue to
find ways to improve not
only their offerings, but
create products that cause
anglers to pause and do a
double take. The EXC 722
isn’t perfect, but it is an
absolutely fantastic rod
offering, and one that
actually makes it fun just
to cast. So good is the
experience that we are
willing to forgive the
cosmetic issues with the
reel seat and appreciate the
rod's fantastic enthusiast
look and feel. To cap it all
off Lamiglas slaps a price
tag on the XMG 50 rods that
is completely reasonable for
such a quality offering, and
if you are a fan of
collecting quality rods,
this is certainly one for
the rack. Trust me it just
looks plain….slick.
