Center pin rods & reels are not a new concept or technique, but they
are new to today’s angler. In this world of high-tech equipment, we
tend to wonder “what if” we’d had these new materials and these new
components for those rods we used back when? The theory behind the
technique is a drag-free drift, whether you’re fishing bait on the
bottom or suspending bait or jigs beneath a float. The reels, extremely
smooth single-action models, resemble fly reels and have clicker drag
systems to help prevent free-spooling. They have rimmed spools so the
anglers can apply the necessary drag by palming the spool. The
technique requires a long, light, responsive rod. The older versions
were tip-heavy and that made them tiresome to fish. You would spend
your entire day trying to keep that tip in a positive, upright position,
all the while trying to concentrate on the bite, while battling that
tip-heavy, uncomfortable feeling. That’s where G.Loomis and GLX come
into play. We not only can make them longer, more responsive and
dynamically lighter, but we've shifted the weight towards the
butt-section of the rod . We use a blend of composite and species cork
in the handle to help maintain a delicate balance at the angler’s end of
the rod and split rings so you can position your reel where you want
it. Add to that Recoil (nickel-titanium) guides that are about half the
weight of standard guides and these rods create a pronounced “Wow!!”
factor. The beauty of center pin fishing is that it’s simplistic in the
approach and it doesn’t matter if you are a bait angler, lure angler or
fly angler. It’s a nice traditional approach to fishing and when the
fly waters are too high or even a little off color, the center pin
system can not only save the day, but can be a peaceful, pleasurable
experience. Just tie on a bait rig, yarn fly or even your favorite fly
pattern and hang on… the rod, along with a high quality reel, will do
the rest.
| Item # |
Model |
Rod Length |
Handle |
Pieces |
Line Weight |
Lure Weight |
Action |
Power |
Price |
|
11660-01
|
STR 1352 GLX CP
|
11' 3"
|
A
|
2
|
6 - 10
|
1/8 - 1/2
|
Moderate
|
Light
|
$550.00
|
|
11658-01
|
STR 1562 GLX CP
|
13'
|
A
|
2
|
6 - 10
|
1/8 - 1/2
|
Moderate
|
Light
|
$575.00
|
|
11659-01
|
STR 1563 GLX CP
|
13'
|
A
|
2
|
8 - 12
|
1/4 - 1/2
|
Moderate
|
Med-Light
|
$585.00
|
|
11661-01
|
STR 1803 GLX CP
|
15'
|
A
|
2
|
8 - 12
|
1/4 - 1/2
|
Moderate
|
Med-Light
|
$635.00 |
|
|
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