G. Loomis Drop Shot Rods - We make such an effort to keep baits on the bottom because that’s where a
lot of the food is, but there are times when something a little more
subtle is required. Sometimes you just have to put the bait in the
fish’s way and let it wiggle. Drop-shotting puts the bait up off the
bottom, where the fish can see it and keeps it there. They just can’t
stand to have it hang there, vibrating enticingly right in front of
their nose. The rods we use for this technique are special in their own
right. The actions are extra-fast, but the tips are light so the angler
can impart a subtle wiggle to the bait without a lot of wasted motion,
but many times you just let it sit there and get good results. It
doesn’t take a hard hook-set to get the fish, but rather a quick “lift”
of the rod. We design the tip extra soft so that the fish can mouth the
bait without a lot of resistance from the rod, but the magnum taper
allows the rod to load up so quickly that once you lift it, the fish is
hooked and 95 times out of 100 it will be hooked dead center in the
upper lip. We make two different power ratings… one for light line and
open water situations, which includes a GLX version, and one that’s
slightly stiffer for deep-water and brushy situations where you need a
little more power to get the fish to the boat. For those anglers that
prefer casting rods, we make two “fiber blend" models. All Drop Shot
rods come with a foam strap - with our Skeleton Fish logo on it - to
hold the rig in place on the rear grip for storage. Shop G. Loomis Drop Shot Rods
G. Loomis Jerkbait Rods - Fishing jerkbaits, whether early in the spring or later in the year
requires a lot of confidence in the technique. You have to be sure or
strongly believe the fish are there and you must be patient. In cold
water, it’s a pull-pause, pull-pause technique with lots of emphasis on
the pause. You may have to let the bait suspend as long as 30-40
seconds. This is a deadly technique, especially with smallmouth early in
the season. You need a rod with a light, responsive tip that allows
you to fish the bait properly without sacrificing power. These rods are
designed with fast tips and our proprietary "progressive power taper"
so the angler can work the lures correctly with minimal effort. It
doesn't matter if you're fishing for spots, largemouth or smallmouth, it
all relates to water temperature. When it’s cold, you fish very slow,
when it’s warmer, you speed things up quite a bit. Sometimes you need
to be super aggressive with the lure movement and this rod has the power
to do that and still not overload it, but when you need to be subtle,
the tip is light enough and responsive enough to impart a slight twitch
if that’s what it takes to get the fish going. There is plenty of
reserve power in the butt-section for getting fish headed your way. Shop G. Loomis Jerkbait Rods
G. Loomis Top Water Rods - If you’re one of those anglers that just grab whatever light-action rod
you have for your topwater fishing, you are going to love these new
rods. They will improve your success because they are designed to do
one thing… fish topwater baits the way they were made to be fished. Add
to this the G.Loomis’ legendary light weight and performance and you’ve
got a winning combination. These are well-balanced, topwater casting
rods, designed with a unique mid-tip flex for exceptional accuracy and
lure control. The tips are soft, yet surprisingly powerful. All it
takes is a quick flick of the wrist to launch even the lightest baits.
The butt-sections have plenty of power for moving big fish away from
trouble, even in heavy cover. Shop G. Loomis Top Water Rods
G. Loomis Crankbait Deep Flex Rods - Even though a lot of successful anglers love our Crankbait Series rods,
there are still a bunch of plug pitchers out there that have asked for
an even softer version. For those anglers, we developed our new Deep
Flex (DF) crankbait rods. They are a totally new design with a much
slower taper and softer flex. They are incredibly light and provide
unbelievable sensitivity and lure control. The softer flex improves the
lure’s action, allowing it to work its way over or around the cover the
way it was designed to which is far more attractive to the fish. When a
bass eats a crankbait, they actually suck the lure in by flushing a
large amount of water through their gills, bringing the lure along with
it. Rods that are too stiff can actually pull the bait away from the
bass, resulting in short strikes, poor hook-ups and missed fish.
Another great advantage of the Deep Flex Series is that the softer
action is very forgiving when the fish runs or jumps so you are less apt
to lose them. Now it’s time to get excited. Crankbait anglers have
never had it so good! Shop G. Loomis Crankbait Deep Flex Rods
G. Loomis Frog Rods - We have totally redesigned the frog rod line-up with two new,
ultra-powerful specialty rods designed for both open water and heavy
cover. We’ve not only improved the action, but reduced the weight of
these rods substantially. There’s a 7’ 9” rod with a magnum-heavy
power-rating for the thick stuff that has more than enough strength to
pull a big bass out of even the heaviest cover with sheer brute force,
plus a 7’ 1” model with a heavy power-rating for fishing the new soft
plastic frogs in open water where you don’t need quite so much power to
get the fish to the boat. They’re both top water rods, pure and simple,
but they’re designed specifically for fishing faux frogs. Shop G. Loomis Frog Rods
G. Loomis Swimbait Rods - Big baits mean big bass - two very good reasons why we developed our
line of swimbait rods. There are guys out there that have devoted their
lives to pursuing double-digit monsters. We’ve teamed up with them,
learned from their experiences, shared their secrets and digested what
they expect for the ultimate in a swimbait rod. These rods are the
result and they cover the gamut of baits styles and sizes. They are
designed to fish soft and hard plastic swimbaits and in the case of
largemouth bass, especially really big largemouth bass – other finny
delicacies like trout, small bass and panfish. We make our rear grips
extra long so you can tuck the rod butt under your arm rather than
having it jab you in the ribs and the extra length also provides
leverage to improve casting distance and control, not to mention
handling the big bass you’ll be catching. Don’t forget the net! Shop G. Loomis Swimbait Rods
G. Loomis Jig & Worm Rods - Whether the fish are in heavy cover or just hiding behind a rock, you
need a rod that will give you accuracy, sensitivity and power to be
successful. Our Jig & Worm Series is designed specifically for
fishing jigs and soft plastics. The GLX models are high performance,
extremely light and incredibly sensitive fishing tools. The casting
rods feature RECOIL guides, noted for their light weight and durability,
along with Fuji reel seats. The GLX spinning rods have RECOIL guides
plus our special "graphite-ringed" uplocking reel seat with a cork
mid-body. Although they have nice, light tips, they have more than
enough power in the butt-section to handle any difficult situation. The
MossyBack models are our mid-priced models and feature our proprietary
“fiber-blend” construction with Fuji guides and reel seats. Look for
the “Jig & Worm” on the rod! Shop G. Loomis Jig & Worm Rods
G. Loomis Carolina Rig Rods - A set of four 7’3” casting rods, two GLX and two MossyBacks, designed
specifically to fish soft plastics using a “Carolina Rig”. The bait is
attached to a leader 16 to 40” or more, behind an oversized weight to
help keep the rig in constant contact with the bottom while the soft
plastic follows along, dangling enticingly behind it. The weight
creates noise and on softer bottoms, little bursts of mud that help
attract bass. Then they see the bait coming along behind it and if
you’re lucky or good or both, they’ll eat it. These are fast-action
rods, made a little longer than normal to handle what can be a tricky
rig to cast, as well as create more tip speed to extend your casting
range and improve hook sets. They are extremely sensitive and powerful
and light. The MossyBack rods are our mid-price models and feature our
proprietary “fiber-blend” construction with Fuji guides and reel seats.
The GLX models feature RECOIL guides, known for their light weight and
durability, along with Fuji reel seats. Look for the Carolina Rig logo
on the rod! Shop G. Loomis Carolina Rig Rods
G. Loomis NRX Bass Casting Rods - NRX is the culmination of what we have been doing at G.Loomis since day
one. We have been continually striving to build the best rod on the
planet. Laminates, resin, mandrels, components and the know how you
expect from us. These NRX rods look like nothing we have built before.
They feel better than anything we have built before. We aren't talking
about a little better here or a little lighter there... What we are saying so there is no confusion... " This is the Best Bass Rod Ever Built!" Period!! Shop G. Loomis NRX Bass Casting Rods
G. Loomis Senko Rods - When the bass are cruising the shallow flats and shallow creek channels
in the spring you need a bait that will stay in the strike zone as long
as possible yet still have enough action to entice a strike. A good
choice is the soft plastic jerkbait. Our “Senko” rods are designed to
fish these baits effectively for a number of reasons. Longer rods
create a greater casting and hook-setting radius. That means more
tip-speed to initiate the hook-set and increased casting distance which
is really important since the baits weigh next to nothing. It’s not
such a problem with the Senko or the Yum Dinger because they are the
heaviest of the soft jerkbaits, but with baits like the Super Fluke, the
Bass Assassin and Jerk Worm, you need a rod with a tip that will give
you the ability to make nice long casts so you can cover more water,
along with enough power to set the hook, even when they’re out there “a
country mile”. We offer two levels of performance. The MossyBack rods
are our mid-priced models and feature our proprietary “fiber-blend”
construction with Fuji guides and reel seats. Our incredibly light and
sensitive GLX models feature RECOIL guides, known for their light weight
and durability, along with Fuji reel seats. There are two casting rods
and one spinning rod in each series to cover all aspects of fishing
soft jerkbaits. Look for the “Senko” on the rod! Shop G. Loomis Senko Rods
G. Loomis Flipping Sticks Rods - Flipping Stick (FSR) rods are designed specifically for flipping, but
doubling nicely for other heavy-duty jig and worm applications.
Flipping is a technical form of heavy-duty “finesse” fishing. We
realize that is a contradictory statement, but when the fish are in
locations where casting a lure is not an option due to heavy cover, or
they won’t come out to chase a lure, you have to go in after them.
Because you are so close to the fish, the presentation must be as quiet
as possible. The length of a flipping stick allows the angler to “swing”
soft plastics or jigs into or right next to heavy cover so that they
enter the water softly. This allows a total vertical presentation so
your lure drops straight to the bottom, unlike a lure that is cast and
falls toward the angler, missing perimeter zones because they sink at an
angle away from the cover. The test isn’t hooking fish, but rather
getting those fish out of that same small space you just flipped your
lure into. You need a rod that can move a fish quickly, with authority,
before it has a chance to wrap you up in the cover. These rods feature
cork handles, with a straight 9” rear grip for added leverage, better
balance and line control. The reel seat features blank-thru handle
construction, with a trigger grip. The butt-section collapses into the
handle for ease in storage. Shop G. Loomis Flipping Sticks Rods
G. Loomis Classics Salmon & Steelhead Rods - These are specialty mooching rods, designed for a single-action reel, so
common to those fisheries in the northern regions. It's a style of
fishing done from a boat by slowly trolling - motor mooching - or
drifting with the wind or tide. You need a rod that is powerful to
fight big fish, yet soft enough to allow the salmon to grab your bait,
feeling very little resistance. That makes them hang on long enough for
you to react and set the hook. Unlike standard mooching-casting rods,
these rods have a long foregrip and a short rear grip to allow you to
hold the rod ahead of the reel. It's a lot like usilng a powerful fly
rod, balancing nicely with the special single-action fly reels used for
this technique. The "STR" (steelhead) rods adapt well for float fishing
in the estuaries and rivers and are an excellent choice for silver
salmon. The "SAR" (salmon) rods are designed for fishing kings and large
silvers in tidewater, river mouths or in the open ocean. The long,
soft rods provide excellent line control which is important when these
critters get carried away near the boat and allow for any mistakes the
angler may make during the battle. GL2 makes them durable, yet light to
help keep the angler in control and with the reel attached behind the
long foregrip, they balance nicely. Shop G. Loomis Classics Salmon & Steelhead Rods
G. Loomis Crankbait Rods - For years, a number of manufacturers have pushed fiberglass rods for
crankbaits, claiming graphite rods are too stiff and react too fast… not
allowing the fish to inhale the lure. That’s true because fiberglass
is softer and much slower reacting, making fiberglass a good choice for
crankbaits. Our philosophy is, why not use the dynamic features of
graphite (sensitivity, extreme light weight, faster recovery, etc.) to
make a really good, responsive crankbait rod. Material is only one part
of the formula, design is another, and in the case of our crankbait
rods, may be the most important. These are specialty casting rods,
designed specifically for crankbaits. We took all of the necessary
elements required to make a rod that will fish a crankbait correctly… a
soft, more moderate action that’s soft enough to let the lures to work
properly and allow the fish to inhale the bait, yet creates a rod that
is very light, responsive and sensitive. You gain all of the advantages
of graphite with a nice soft action rod that’s a lot lighter than
fiberglass and far less tiring to cast over the course of a long day.
Plus, they are much more sensitive, which gives you a huge advantage and
you get a rod that will react quick enough to help keep the line tight
when a fish makes a sudden, unexpected move. The bottom line is more
fish in the boat, with less effort. Shop G. Loomis Crankbait Rods
G. Loomis Escape Travel Rods - Our free time has become more valuable than ever and destination resorts
are catering more and more to all segments of the fishing market.
Saltwater flats fishing is not just a fly fishing thing anymore and add
to the mix, destinations like Alaska, South America, Africa and
Australia and there is a very strong demand for good quality travel rods
in spin and cast. Traveling anglers require flexibility in their
equipment. Rods that will handle a broad range of fishing challenges
like ultra-lite trout and crappie action in freshwater to snook and
tarpon fishing on saltwater flats. As more exotic fishing destinations
are discovered, we find ourselves further and further afield. Most
anglers would rather lose their clothing than their equipment. You can
always fish in the pants and shirt you wore on the plane. If it’s too
hot, make yourself some cut-offs and you can get by just fine, but you
bought that high performance rod just for this trip, so having it arrive
two days late - or not at all - is NOT an option. The last thing you
want to lose on any fishing expedition is your rods and reels. Fly
anglers are taking spin or cast back-up rods for windy, tough casting
days and serious all tackle anglers are discovering the advantage of
"carrying on" pack rods. It’s systems management for the traveling
sport fisher and we provide the rods. Escape travel rods are all
three-piece. Each rod has very specific line and lure ratings which,
unique to the Escape Series include definitive descriptions of what type
of spin or cast rod each are as well as the optimum line recommended,
for example: the ETR75-3 ULS 4 is an Escape Travel Rod, 75" in length,
3-piece configuration, Ultra Light Spin with an optimal line rating of
4-pound test. Guides are Fuji “Alconite” and handles feature cork grips
with fixed reel seats. Each rod comes in a handsome, protective rod
sock and travel case. Shop G. Loomis Escape Travel Rods
G. Loomis Spinnerbait Rods - These rods are designed specifically to fish spinnerbaits. They feature
extra-fast tips to help improve accuracy and lower the trajectory on
your casts. That means the wind has less affect on your bait. Most bass
anglers understand what it means when a spinnerbait “parachutes”. It
has an extremely negative effect on distance as well as accuracy and
it’s inefficient as can be. These rods load effortlessly, allowing
quick underhand snap casts so you can cover a lot of water. The other
advantage of the extra-fast action is the power in the butt-section.
The combination of accuracy and control embellished by the ability to
control fish of any size in heavy cover give you an added advantage when
you really need it. The standard spinnerbait rods feature our “fiber
blend technology”, Fuji guides and Fuji’s ECS “exposed blank” trigger
reel seat. The only exception is the SBR864C, which utilizes a much
larger blank so it has a standard Fuji trigger real seat. The GLX
versions are much lighter and a lot more sensitive and feature RECOIL
guides. Bass anglers are becoming more and more specialized in their
sport. It makes sense to have a rod designed for each type of lure or
technique. Spinnerbaits may be fished by more anglers than any other
single bass lure. We think they deserve their own special action and
overall design. Fish them and we’re confident that you’ll agree! Shop G. Loomis Spinnerbait Rods
G. Loomis Muskie Rods - When it takes, on the average, 10,000 casts to catch one of these toothy
critters, you’d better have your game on and that includes the right
equipment. Muskie are so elusive anglers are happy to have a couple of
“follows” during a day on the water. The lures are big, the line is
heavy and the rods have to be powerful to handle them, not to mention
the fish. These are ambush-oriented creatures that come out of nowhere
to chase down the right bait when presented properly. They are
explosive, tough fighters and you have to be aggressive, not to mention
patient. If everything works perfectly… success! One false move and
you go home wondering, “what if”. Muskies aren’t all giants, but even a
small one is a challenge and the reward validates the risk. It’s a
world of big baits and they are trending even bigger. Giant swimbaits,
huge plugs, oversized in-line, bucktail spinners and huge spinnerbaits
require long, powerful rods to cast and control these babies. It’s not a
game for the faint of heart! We’ve spent a lot of time studying the
fish, the lakes, the rivers and the anglers who call the Muskellunge
their fish of choice. We’ve created a series of casting rods just for
you die-hards that will do everything you ask and more. They aren’t your
everyday Muskie rod, but then Muskies aren’t your everyday fish. These
new rods are long, powerful, high performance fishing instruments
designed specifically to fish the new hi-tech baits. You’ll cast
farther, find them surprisingly light for all that power and be
confident that when the “moment” happens you’ll be in total control.
Carpe diem! Shop G. Loomis Muskie Rods
G. Loomis Walleye Rods - Our goal has always been to make very accurate, high performance,
technique-specific walleye rods... the best money can buy! Now, thanks
to the input received from tournament anglers, guides, shop owners and
pro staffers, we’ve made an already popular and effective series of
technique-specific rods even better. Sporting a new look and new
actions, these rods are all about performance! Over the years, some of
the techniques have changed, fisheries have changed and anglers have
adjusted, so we too have adjusted, totally redesigning our entire
selection of walleye rods, improving the actions with even more precise
tapers and length adjustments to cover the most technical aspects of the
fishery, especially where light weight and sensitivity are an important
factor for success. There are eight models in our proprietary “blended
fibers” with Fuji Alconite guides and eight of the same models in GLX
with Recoil guides. We have rods specifically designed for pitching
jigs, vertical jigging, bait rigs and back-bouncing. When lightweight
and sensitivity really matters, we recommend GLX!! You’ll discover a
world of difference. Shop G. Loomis Walleye Rods
G. Loomis Bronzeback Smallmouth Rods - Smallmouth bass can be finicky at times. They are always ornery,
stubborn, difficult to catch and at times... downright mean, but boy can
they fight! From Minnesota to Maine, Michigan to Tennessee, Alabama
to the Columbia River of the Pacific Northwest, one thing remains true -
those “Brown Bass” are tough no matter where you find them. They’ll
test your temper, your patience and your tackle. We've spent years
fishing with and picking the brains of literally hundreds of anglers
that target smallmouth. We think you’ll like the results: the G.Loomis
Bronzeback Series – 16 different models covering every technique for
every piece of water where you find smallmouth. Whether you drag
lizards or tubes, swim grubs or toss crankbaits, these rods will do
everything you ask of them and more. They feature quick, responsive
tips that telegraph even the lightest bite. The GLX rods feature Recoil
guides. They are extremelyh light and are super-sensitive. The
mid-range rods feature our “fiber blend technology”, have Fuji guides
and responsive. The spinning rods have a special reversed reel seat
with a short fore-cork so you can put your finger on the blank. All are
finished in a beautiful Bronzeback Green/Brown. Shop G. Loomis Bronzeback Smallmouth Rods
G. Loomis Classics Mag Bass Rods - These are the rods that started it all for G.Loomis in the bass fishing
world. Based on levels of performance, these rods were and remain on
the cutting edge of graphite technology today. They are no-nonsense, no
frills, high performance fishing tools. Fuji reel seats, cork grips
and the best guides available to give anglers the lightest, most
sensitive rods in the business. There are four levels of graphite
performance available in the most popular models. The Mag Bass Rod,
“MBR” series of 6’6” & 7’ bass casting rods were originally
developed for increased casting distance & deep-water applications.
The term MAG came from their magnum tapers that generate a lot of power
and provide excellent fish-fighting capability. Longer rear-cork grips
help provide leverage and balance. They are excellent for pitching or
overhand casting and are unbelievably strong for such light weight rods.
These rods were originally designed to fish for bass, but as anglers
will experiment many have found them to be excellent for walleye, pike,
freshwater stripers, redfish and snook – a testament to their light
weight and sensitivity, not to mention unbelievable power. You will be
amazed at the versatility of these rods! Shop G. Loomis Classics Mag Bass Rods
G. Loomis Classics Casting Rods - Our Classic “CR” (Casting Rods) Series is designed for accurate,
low-trajectory casting which makes them ideal for fishing in tight
quarters, around low overhanging limbs and cover. They are all 6-foot
casting rods with Fuji's ECS (exposed blank - trigger reel seats) and
7-inch, straight cork rear-grips. These are the rods that started it
all for G.Loomis in the bass fishing world. Anglers use them for
topwater baits, spinnerbaits and jigs and worms where accuracy is more
important than distance. These rods remain on the cutting edge of
graphite technology today. They are no-nonsense, no frills, high
performance fishing tools. The most popular models are available in all
four levels of graphite performance. Shop G. Loomis Classics Casting Rods
G. Loomis Classics Flipping Stick Rods - Flipping Stick (FSR) rods are designed specifically for flipping, but
doubling nicely for other heavy-duty jig and worm applications.
Flipping is a technical form of heavy-duty “finesse” fishing. We
realize that is a contradictory statement, but when the fish are in
locations where casting a lure is not an option due to heavy cover, or
they won’t come out to chase a lure, you have to go in after them.
Because you are so close to the fish, the presentation must be as quiet
as possible. The length of a flipping stick allows the angler to “swing”
soft plastics or jigs into or right next to heavy cover so that they
enter the water softly. This allows a total vertical presentation so
your lure drops straight to the bottom, unlike a lure that is cast and
falls toward the angler, missing perimeter zones because they sink at an
angle away from the cover. The test isn’t hooking fish, but rather
getting those fish out of that same small space you just flipped your
lure into. You need a rod that can move a fish quickly, with authority,
before it has a chance to wrap you up in the cover. These rods feature
cork handles, with a straight 9” rear grip for added leverage, better
balance and line control. The reel seat features blank-thru handle
construction, with a trigger grip. The butt-section collapses into the
handle for ease in storage. G. Loomis Classics Flipping Stick Rods
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