G.Loomis, Inc. 1359 Down River Drive, Woodland, WA

R 55913-01 G.Loomis, Inc. 1359 Down River Drive, Woodland, WA 98674 Catalog Freshwater 1-800-GLoomis (456-6647) www.gloomis.com 12/07 G 75M After more than 25 years in this business BASS TROUT & panfish...... 35 Jig & Worm Series 3 Spinning Rods...... 36 Featuring MossyBack - 2007 Outdoor Light Line Trolling...... 37 we’ve learned a few things about mak- Life Editer’s Choice Award winner. SALMON & steelhead 38 Jig & Worm Rods...... 4 Steelhead Series...... 39 ing great fishing rods. Never content to Carolina Rig & Senko Rods...... 6 Salmon Series...... 42 Flipping Sticks...... 8 NEW Center Pin Series...... 46 rest on our laurels, what you’ll find on Swimbait Series...... 10 Float Rod Series...... 48 Crankbait Series...... 12 Classic salmon & steelhead Rods these pages are the finest rods we have Spinnerbait Series...... 14 Hot Shot Rods...... 51 Drop Shot, Frog & ShakyHead Rods.....16 Backbounce Rods...... 53 ever made. Proudly, every one of them SMALLMOUTH BASS Steelhead Rods...... 54 BronzeBack Series ...... 18 is designed, rolled, assembled and hand Featuring the SMR822 GLX-Winner of the Salmon Rods...... 56 Field & Stream 2006 Best of the Best Award BC Rods...... 57 and Outdoor Life’s Editor’s Choice Award FLY RODS & REELS...... 59 finished in Woodland, Washington by Classic Bass Rods NEW Xperience...... 61 Mag Bass...... 22 GL2 Fly Rods...... 62 some of the best craftsmen in the world. Casting Rods...... 25 EastFork & Venture Fly Reels...... 64 Spin Jig Rods...... 26 TRAVEL rods Flipping Sticks...... 29 Escape Series...... 67 WALLEYE...... 30 GLX Travel Rods...... 69 MUSKIE...... 33 Helpful Tips...... 72 Warranty Information...... 73

g.loomis offers The best rod replacement program available. ALONG WITH ONE OF THE BEST WARRANTIES IN THE INDUSTRY, WE OFFER THE G.LOOMIS “Xpeditor” Program - A broken rod will never keep you off the water again. With the G.Loomis Xpeditor Service you can get a brand new rod to replace a broken one, delivered to your doorstep in as little as two days. Even if you’re on a trip away from home (anywhere in the U.S.). No questions asked, no waiting around for warranty claims, and it saves you the usual hassle and expense of packaging, insuring and shipping your broken rod. Plus, you avoid any and all fees for rod repair. For complete details see page 73. BASS jig & worm series

We all know largemouth bass are cover-oriented creatures. They seek very specific comfort levels, dramatically influenced by water temperature, bait activity and oxygen content. Find all three and you’ve found bass fishing’s nirvana. Although controlling the conditions is challenging, you can improve your chances fishing these rods no matter what Mother Nature throws your way.

We’ve pushed the envelope as far as we ever have with these rods. The first thing you’ll notice with these jig & worm rods is the action. They have a much faster taper which lowers your casting trajectory, Whether tossing the largest plug for oversized bucketmouths, the providing more accuracy and far better line/lure control. Casting into tiniest jig for those finicky brown bass or casting all week long for tight spots or any small opening in heavy cover is one thing, but pull- that one muskie, we have the right rod for you. Through extensive ing an oversized largemouth out of that same pocket is quite anoth- research on and off the water, we’ve figured out how to give you er. This calls for moving the power zone up towards the tip, making what you need down to the smallest detail, whether it be feather- the overall rod stiffer. We’ve managed to address this without adding light materials, fast-action tapers, durability, or all three. We con- any additional weight. Numerous field testers can attest to fishing tinue to design and construct rods made with high-performance all day long, hardly remembering holding a rod in their hands. materials, endless feedback, and a pure love of the sport. This win- The GLX models add dynamic new rod tapers and the unique new, ning combination makes up for our lack of sleep, and in the end ® these are the details that make the difference between a good day lightweight Recoil guide system. The result? An unbelievably sensi- out on the water, and one you can’t stop talking about. tive, feather-light fishing instrument that gives you total confidence and improves your success immediately.

The Jig & Worm MossyBack rods are made with a special blend of graphite and designed with the same tapers giving them the same great actions. With Fuji® Alconite guides, these rods are available in the Jig & Worm, Carolina Rig, Senko and Flipping Sticks.

“I’ve found these new jig & worm rods to be the most responsive I’ve ever fished. I spend a majority of my time fishing slow, with very lightweight line and lures. These rods let me know what my bait is doing the entire time.” Luke Clausen, 2004 FLW Champion and 2006 Bassmaster Champion enjoying a nice day on Mexico’s Lake El Salto with FLW Angler of the Year, David Walker.

3 The core of the Jig & Worm Series is, well, what else… the “Jig & Worm” rods! BASS jig & worm series We offer a new compact 5’6” MossyBack along with three 6’8” models ranging from 2 to 4-power for pitching jigs and worms. Four longer, more versatile 7’1” models, ranging from 2 to 5-powers, that extend casting range and line control jig & worm rods for deeper water.

Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail BCR663 A very compact, all around casting rod for fishing light to medium-heavy jigs and worm rigs in Length: 5’6” close quarters where casting room is a concern. It’s a fairly powerful rod with enough tip to Pieces: 1 accurately zip baits in heavy cover. It has an extra-fast tip which provides excellent line and Casting lure control, plus it has the punch to pull a fish away from heavy cover if necessary. MossyBack 1 12-16 3/16-5/8 Ex-Fast Med-Heavy 11578-01 $200.00

BCR802 For smaller worms, jigs, and grubs. An excellent 10-pound line rod for lighter duty, clear Length: 6’8” water applications. Nice soft tip for casting smaller, light baits, but has surprising power in Pieces: 1 the butt-section for fishing jigs. Casting GLX 150 10-14 1/8-3/8 Ex-Fast Medium 11448-01 $355.00 MossyBack 150 10-14 1/8-3/8 Ex-Fast Medium 11581-01 $220.00

BCR803 Balances perfectly with 14-pound line and 3/8-ounce jigs and 6” worms. Moves big fish with Length: 6’8” surprising ease and still feels like a feather in your hand. May be the best all-around rod of Pieces: 1 the bunch. Casting GLX 150 12-16 3/16-5/8 Ex-Fast Med-Heavy 11449-01 $355.00 MossyBack 150 12-16 3/16-5/8 Ex-Fast Med-Heavy 11582-01 $220.00

BCR804 A powerful jig and large worm rod for fishing in close around heavy cover. It has a magnum Length: 6’8” butt to move fish to the boat in a hurry and still has enough tip to cast smaller baits when Pieces: 1 necessary. It’s a 20-pound line rod for serious pitching. Casting GLX 150 14-20 5/16-3/4 Fast Heavy 11450-01 $365.00 MossyBack 150 14-20 5/16-3/4 Fast Heavy 11583-01 $225.00

BCR852 With a light tip and a powerful butt-section this rod is a perfect choice for fishing lighter line Length: 7’1” and small jigs, especially in clear water when you need longer casts and more leverage for a Pieces: 1 long range hookset. An awesome buzzbait rod. Casting GLX 152 10-14 1/8-3/8 Ex-Fast Medium 11451-01 $365.00 MossyBack 152 10-14 1/8-3/8 Ex-Fast Medium 11584-01 $230.00

BCR853 A really well balanced worm rod for deep-water applications. Designed more for open-water Length: 7’1” situations where the cover isn’t too thick, but will surprise you when you need to put the Pieces: 1 pressure on even a big bass. The extra-fast taper makes this an accurate caster and a good Casting choice for medium sized baits. GLX 152 12-16 3/16-5/8 Ex-Fast Med-Heavy 11452-01 $365.00 MossyBack 152 12-16 3/16-5/8 Ex-Fast Med-Heavy 11585-01 $230.00

BCR854 A very effective deep-water jig rod for fishing in relatively heavy cover. Has the power to Length: 7’1” move a fish to the boat NOW, yet it’s light as a feather and you can fish with it all day long… Pieces: 1 no sore muscles, no fatigue, no problem. Casting GLX 152 14-20 5/16-3/4 Fast Heavy 11453-01 $375.00 MossyBack 152 14-20 5/16-3/4 Fast Heavy 11586-01 $235.00

BCR855 The ultimate heavy-cover jig/worm rod. Peg a one-ounce worm sinker on your line and pitch Length: 7’1” it into the nastiest stuff you can find. This is “top of the food chain” stuff. No sissies allowed. Pieces: 1 Fish the hydrilla, the trees, the cypress knees, the buck brush… it just doesn’t matter. Look- Casting ing for a GREAT peacock bass rod? GLX 152 17-25 1/4-1 Fast Mag-Heavy 11454-01 $380.00 MossyBack 152 17-25 1/4-1 Fast Mag-Heavy 11587-01 $240.00

BSR801 When you need to fish lighter line or smaller, lighter baits in really clear water, a spinning Length: 6’8” rod is a great option. Not just any spinning rod. One with a truly extra-fast taper for accurate, Pieces: 1 pinpoint casts and enough beef to move a fish away from trouble in spite of the whisper-thin Spinning line. MossyBack 156 6-10 1/16-3/16 Ex-Fast Med-Light 11596-01 $220.00

BSR802 Small worm/jig head combos, 5” grubs, small topwaters, little jigs, gin-clear water, just Length: 6’8” enough wind to make casting to finicky bass tough. A tough proposition? You bet! Here’s our Pieces: 1 answer: an ultra-sensitive spinning rod designed especially for finesse fishing. Spinning GLX 156 6-12 1/8-1/4 Ex-Fast Medium 11462-01 $365.00 MossyBack 156 6-12 1/8-1/4 Ex-Fast Medium 11597-01 $225.00

BSR803 When the fish get a little bigger and the cover gets thicker, you need more power. If you still Length: 6’8” prefer to stick with a spinning rod, this is the right choice. It will fish lighter jigs and worms ef- Pieces: 1 fectively, but it also gives you the power to step up to heavier baits or stronger line for thicker Spinning cover or deeper water. It’s finesse fishing with a bigger gun. It’s advantage angler! GLX 156 8-14 1/8-5/16 Ex-Fast Med-Heavy 11463-01 $365.00 MossyBack 156 8-14 1/8-5/16 Ex-Fast Med-Heavy 11598-01 $225.00

5 Our two Carolina Rig rods are designed to make throwing those long leaders and BASS jig & worm series heavy weights much easier. Both are long rods (7’3”) with long rear grips for total, two-handed casting control. The added length also increases casting distance so you can cover more water, as well as a long arcing rod sweep for positive hook- carolina rig & senko rods setting power. One is rated for 14-20 pound line and up to 3/4-ounce weights. The other; rated for 17-25 pound line and up to 1 1/2-ounce weights.

Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail bcr874 This is the epitome of Carolina Rig rods. It has a longer rear grip for two-handed casting con- Length: 7’3” trol which is really nice when you start using leaders over three feet long. A fast action and Pieces: 1 the extra length dramatically increase your casting range and hook-setting power. Designed Casting for mid-sized baits and weights. GLX 151 14-20 5/16-3/4 Fast Heavy 11456-01 $375.00 MossyBack 151 14-20 5/16-3/4 Fast Heavy 11588-01 $245.00

bcr875 The magnum Carolina Rig rod. A slightly longer rear grip for two-handed casting control and Length: 7’3” the overall rod length provides much more positive hooksets. This is the magnum version to Pieces: 1 get fish out of the thick stuff. casting GLX 151 17-25 3/8-1 1/2 Fast Mag-Heavy 11457-01 $375.00 MossyBack 151 17-25 3/8-1 1/2 Fast Mag-Heavy 11589-01 $245.00

Senko® anglers seeking more casting accuracy and control will appreciate our two specialty soft-jerkbait casting rods. One is 7’5”, rated for 12-16 pound line and smaller baits, the other; 7’2” and rated for 14-20 pound line and larger baits. Both increase casting distance and positive hook-ups due to the longer rod arc and extra length. And for those conditions that require lighter, smaller baits we offer a spinning rod version for fishing up to 12 pound line.

Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail bcr893 Casting a soft jerkbait, weighted only by the size of hook you use, requires a very responsive Length: 7’5” rod tip. Setting the hook requires a powerful butt and mid-section for a positive lock-up, Pieces: 1 especially when the bite comes just as the bait hits the water on an extra-long cast. The Casting advantage of this rod is an excellent combination of both. GLX 151 12-16 3/16-5/8 Ex-Fast Med-Heavy 11458-01 $380.00 MossyBack 151 12-16 3/16-5/8 Ex-Fast Med-Heavy 11590-01 $240.00

bcr864 Not necessarily designed for larger baits, just heavier cover, this jerkbait rod is the best Length: 7’2” choice when you fish in the timber or thick vegetation. It has plenty of backbone for Pieces: 1 handling heavy weights, long leader rigs and big bass in deep water. Oh yeah… it handles casting larger baits too! GLX 153 14-20 5/16-3/4 Fast Heavy 11455-01 $375.00 MossyBack 153 14-20 5/16-3/4 Fast Heavy 11591-01 $235.00

bsr852 The perfect solution for deep-water fishing where small baits and light line are a must to be Length: 7’1” successful. The extra-fast tip allows you to cast un-weighted worms and soft jerkbaits a long Pieces: 1 way with enough power to drive the hook home and pull the fish away from trouble. Finesse SPINNING could be an understatement! GLX 156 6-12 1/8-3/8 Ex-Fast Medium 11464-01 $370.00 MossyBack 156 6-12 1/8-3/8 Ex-Fast Medium 11599-01 $230.00

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7 If “flipping” is one of your favorite techniques, we think these six flipping rods can BASS jig & worm series be described with one word – astonishing! First of all, they’re all one-piece and very powerful, yet so light you’ll wonder how we did it. There’s three GLX and three Mossyback models that cover the 10 to 25 pound test range, from the extra long flipping sticks (7’11”) for special cover and structure situations, to the 7’5” workhorse of the line. In addition, there is a lighter flipping rod with a fast taper for those wishing to pitch jigs and worms, and still have the ability to flip when they want to.I f you prefer an extension handle, our classic Flipping Sticks can be found on page 29.

Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail bcfr892 Flipping was originally designed for heavy-duty, heavy-line power fishing when you could Length: 7’5” get in close because of cover, habitat or stained water. As the technique progressed, anglers Pieces: 1 found it to be equally effective in clear water, low cover lakes, but lighter line and lighter baits Casting proved more effective. This light-duty flipping stick will protect lighter line and handle the lighter baits perfectly. It’s responsive and sensitive, fishing worms, jigs, tubes or “creature” baits equally well. MossyBack 155 10-20 1/4-5/8 Fast Medium 11592-01 $275.00

bcfr863 For years, anglers have asked us for a lighter flipping stick. One you can use to pitch or flip Length: 7’2” a smaller bait into lighter cover and along rocky shorelines, and that could double up nicely Pieces: 1 for small to medium swimbaits. Here you go! Casting GLX 154 14-20 1/4-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy 11459-01 $440.00

bcfr893 This pitches and flips smaller bait like the 863, but gives you three extra inches for a little Length: 7’5” added distance when needed. Pieces: 1 MossyBack 155 14-20 1/4-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy 11593-01 $290.00 Casting

bcfr894 Imagine a rod so light you can flip all day long. One-piece construction eliminates even more ® Length: 7’5” weight, and in the case of the GLX with titanium Recoil guides… well, you get the picture. If Pieces: 1 not, try one out and decide for yourself if this isn’t the lightest, most responsive, most sensi- casting tive flipping stick you’ve ever fished. GLX 155 17-25 1/4-1 Fast Heavy 11460-01 $450.00 MossyBack 155 17-25 1/4-1 Fast Heavy 11594-01 $305.00

bcfr954 If you’ve ever been to a spot where you could only wish you had just a little longer rod, the Length: 7’11” answer is in this powerfully lightweight, “almost” 8-foot flipping stick. If you want to know Pieces: 1 why we stopped short, you’ve missed the point. It’s a powerful, unbelievably light one-piece casting surgical instrument. It could change the way you fish. GLX 155 15-25 1/4-1 1/4 Fast Heavy 11461-01 $455.00

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Our resident bass nut, Bruce Holt fights a nice Texas Largemouth.

8 9 Big baits. Big fish. The two big reasons we developed our new Swimbait Series. BASS There are guys out there that have devoted their lives to pursuing double-digit monsters with swimbaits. We teamed up with them, shared their secrets, learned their techniques and listened to their requests for the ultimate Swimbait rod. The SWIMBAIT rods outcome is four new rods designed to throw the largest swimbaits all day long, precisely, with minimal fatigue. And they pack the power to land large bass from halfway across the lake. Big fish on big baits, hang on tight.

Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail swbr904 Do you need to put that 2-ounce mission fish or fish trap style bait right between a floating Length: 7’6” dock and seawall? Or maybe you need the perfect balance of muscle and a soft sensitive Pieces: 1 tip? This 7’6” rod has the backbone to wrestle big ones after they “kissed” your bait. The Casting soft and sensitive tip has just the right amount of “play” in it to toss those lighter baits into all of those tight places. Swimbait 183 12-25 1/2-3 Mod-Fast Medium 11644-01 $235.00

swbr955 The 955 is probably the most versatile swimbait rod available. Capable of launching all but Length: 7’11” the largest baits with the backbone for a great hookset and the muscle to haul in some really Pieces: 1 large fish. The lightweight and action of the rod allow you to cover all the water you want and Casting still have your arms intact at the end of the day. Swimbait 182 15-30 2-6 Mod-Fast Med-Heavy 11643-01 $240.00

swbr956 This rod is perfect for throwing those large, rubber, bottom bouncing trout swim baits like Length: 7’11” the Huddy Deluxe as well as the large wooden wake baits like the MS Slammer. Its softer Pieces: 1 tip loads the lighter 8 and 9 inch baits for release to those distant targets with the backbone Casting to accommodate even some monster bass on their trip back to the boat. Swimbait 182 25-45 3-8 Mod-Fast Heavy 11642-01 $245.00

swbr957 The 957 is a trophy hunters dream rod. The action and balance of this rod allows you to Length: 7’11” throw monster nine to sixteen inch baits all day long with minimal fatigue. At almost 8 feet Pieces: 1 long and able to handle whopping 10oz baits on 25 to 60 pound test with precision, it’s not Casting only perfect for large wood baits or a large Stocker Trout, but has more than enough power to set the hook on those “Gorillas” when they take them. Swimbait 182 25-60 4-10 Mod-Fast Ex-Heavy 11641-01 $250.00

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Rod Thigpen and Bruce Holt on Lake Casitas.

10 11 Our Crankbait Series rods incorporate all the elements of the best fiberglass BASS crankbait rods, but with all the added benefits of graphite. These rods have a soft, yet dynamic action that allows your lure to work perfectly and allows the fish to in- CRANKBAIT series hale the bait, but unlike fiberglass rods, they’re incredibly light, super responsive, and extremely sensitive. Their reduced weight makes them far less tiring to cast. They’re sensitive enough that you can feel a bass suck in a suspended jerkbait and they recover quickly so you won’t have to worry about keeping your line tight when a fish jumps. In other words, you gain all the advantages of graphite with the action and flexibility of glass.E ach rod in the series is crafted in a gorgeous metallic copper finish. These are truly state-of-the-art crankbait rods.

Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail cbr756 Do the lakes you fish have an abundance of vegetation? Well, if the key to success is ripping Length: 6’3” big baits through the weeds, this highly versatile rod is what you need - it’s “the ticket in the power: 6 thicket.” The shorter length gives you ample room to accurately cast in and around heavy Pieces: 1 cover. Amazing thing is, the rod itself feels like it weighs next to nothing. Casting Crankbait 2 12-25 3/8-1 3/8 Mod-Fast Heavy 10706-01 $235.00

cbr781 Designed to throw small crankbaits and surface lures, this is an exceptional rod for chugging Length: 6’6” baits like the Pop-R and twitch baits like the small Spit’n Image. Throwing small, shallow-running power: 1 crankbaits and vibrating/wiggle baits like Big O’s or Super Spots? This is the perfect rod. It also Pieces: 1 handles 1/4-ounce buzzbaits exceptionally well, The 781 loads easily so you can cast light baits casting accurately, and it excels in clear water where light line and small lures are your only option. Crankbait 2 6-12 1/4-1/2 Mod-Fast Med-Light 10529-01 $210.00

cbr783 This is a beautiful rod for throwing medium-size crankbaits and surface lures. It’s awesome Length: 6’6” for deep-diving lures like the smaller Fat Free Shad and Wiggle Warts. It works well in close power: 3 quarters thanks to its shorter length. This rod really shines with big stickbaits. It loads easily, Pieces: 1 it’s extremely lightweight, and it has more than enough power to handle big fish. casting Crankbait 2 8-14 1/4-5/8 Mod-Fast Medium 10530-01 $215.00

cbr841 Designed for small to medium-size crankbaits, the 841 is an awesome rod for small deep- Length: 7’ diving lures like Deep Wee R’s or Wee Warts, and it handles a vibrating bait like the Rattle- power: 1 Trap with perfection. It’s rated for lures up to 1/2 ounce, but a 3/8-ounce deep-diver is about Pieces: 1 max. It makes an exceptional minnow-plug rod. It’s excellent in clear water situations where casting you need lighter line, smaller lures and long casts to be effective. Crankbait 2 6-12 1/4-1/2 Mod-Fast Med-Light 10531-01 $220.00

cbr843 If you fish medium-size crankbaits you’ll love the 843. It’s great for deep-diving lures like Length: 7’ a Fat Free Shad, and it’ll throw a Rattle Trap the proverbial country mile. Stout enough to power: 3 handle buzzbaits, the slower action allows fish to engulf the bait, yet still has the power to Pieces: 1 turn a lunker away from trouble. casting Crankbait 2 8-14 1/4-5/8 Mod-Fast Medium 10532-01 $225.00

cbr845 When fishing larger deep-diving crankbaits, this is the rod you’ll want. It’s extremely light and Length: 7’ sensitive enough that you can feel a big bass just look at your bait, and so responsive you’ll power: 5 be ready for every move he makes. The slow action allows your bait to work perfectly and Pieces: 1 lets the fish catch up with it. And the 5-power rating means there’s plenty of muscle once you casting hook into that proverbial monster of the deep. Crankbait 2 10-20 3/8-1 Mod-Fast Med-Heavy 10650-01 $235.00

cbr847 The big daddy of our crankbait series. The perfect rod for big, oversize deep divers. It’s the Length: 7’ perfect combination of power and flexibility to handle the big Bagley baits, the 3/4-ounce Fat power: 7 Free Shad and those bottom raking DD22s. A great big bass crankin’ rod. Pieces: 1 Crankbait 2 12-25 1/2-1 3/8 Mod-Fast Heavy 11225-01 $245.00 Casting

cbr903 The 903 is designed to throw large vibrating lures and crankbaits. It’s a great rod for long- Length: 7’6” range casting. The tip is soft enough to let your lure work as designed and the action is such power: 3 that you won’t pull your plug away from the fish. If you prefer to troll, this makes a very nice Pieces: 1 trolling rod for plugs on a downrigger, side-planer or flatline. It’s extremely sensitive and casting super light. Crankbait 2 8-17 1/4-3/4 Mod-Fast Medium 10533-01 $230.00

cbr906 This rod is designed specifically for “ripping” lipless crankbaits, like the Lucky Craft LVR and Length: 7’6” Rattle Trap, out of the grass. The actual technique is to crank the bait down into the grass power: 6 and then “rip” it free. That’s when the strike occurs. You need a rod with a light enough tip to Pieces: 1 allow the bait to wiggle enticingly and yet have enough butt to power it out of the grass and casting handle big fish. After all, that’s the goal, right? Crankbait 2 10-20 3/8-1 Mod-Fast Med-Heavy 11602-01 $235.00

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13 There are seven rods designed specifically to fish BASS blades like they’re meant to be fished, with power-ratings varying from light to heavy and lengths from 5’6” all the way up to 7’2”. These rods are accurate and powerful, spinnerBAIT series yet so light even the softest strike feels like an explo- sion. Extra-fast tips give you the ability to snap casts in and around all types of cover, with an extremely powerful butt-section to keep even the biggest bass away from trouble. Fuji Alconite guides and “blank through” Fuji ECS reel seats (except the SBR864C, which has a standard trigger reel seat) combine with rear grip lengths to make them both comfortable and efficient. Finished in a deep red with dark contrasting wraps. Mickey Delamar landing a nice rainy day bass.

Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail sbr661c A smooth casting “close in” spinnerbait rod for fishing clear water around boat docks, tight cover or Length: 5’6” under boat houses. Designed specifically for fishing smaller spinnerbaits yet tough enough to handle power: 1 an extra-big fish. It’s an extremely precise casting rod and features our new “oval cork” rear grip. Pieces: 1 Spinnerbait 1 8-12 1/4-3/8 Ex-Fast Light 11273-01 $180.00 Casting

sbr751c It’s designed to fish smaller spinnerbaits, but has more than enough power in the butt-section Length: 6’3” to handle big surprises. The light tip makes an extremely easy rod to cast and it’s as accurate power: 1 as they come. Single or tandem spinnerbaits up to 3/8 ounce give you a lot of flexibility in any Pieces: 1 water and with this rod you’ll swear that you can feel every turn of the blade. casting Spinnerbait 176 8-12 1/4-3/8 Ex-Fast Light 11274-01 $185.00

sbr752c A dynamic, all-around spinnerbait rod designed for bigger baits and larger bass while not being Length: 6’3” too overpowering for smaller ones. Rated for spinnerbaits up to 1/2 ounce, its shorter length and power: 2 heavy butt-secton allows you to fish in and around brush or submerged timber without fear of Pieces: 1 losing a fish. The extra-fast action gives you excellent casting range as well as accuracy. casting Spinnerbait 176 10-17 3/8-1/2 Ex-Fast Medium 11275-01 $190.00

sbr811c When you’re fishing rocky ledges, outcroppings or main lake points in clear or slightly stained Length: 6’9” water, and the fish want a smaller bait, this is the rod of choice. Its extra length extends your power: 1 casting range and gives you better control of your lures in deeper water. When a big fish Pieces: 1 nabs your bait, the powerful butt-section locks up and says “NO!” It’s a long-range, finesse casting angler’s style of rod, smooth yet powerful, light and super sensitive. Spinnerbait 176 8-12 1/4-3/8 Ex-Fast Light 11276-01 $195.00

sbr812c Designed for deeper water and heavier cover, but still light enough to cast all day and Length: 6’9” not wear you out. It’s powerful, smooth casting and extremely accurate with the extra-fast power: 2 tip and stiff mid-section. A longer rear cork helps provide plenty of leverage and gives you Pieces: 1 two-handed casting and fish-fighting control. It’s a gem in deep water, but flexible enough to casting keep you fishing even when the fish are in the thick stuff. Spinnerbait 176 10-17 3/8-1/2 Ex-Fast Medium 11277-01 $200.00

sbr813c Need a bigger blade or more bulk in the dirty water? This is the rod you’ll turn to. Want to fish a Length: 6’9” bait that looks like a school of fish? This is the rod! Want a rod to pull a ten-pounder out of the power: 3 junk? This is the rod! Want a rod to increase your strike to hook ratio? This is the rod! Want Pieces: 1 a rod that puts you in control and keeps you there? This is the rod! Want a rod for slow-rolling casting big blades? This is the rod! Our point? THIS IS A VERY GOOD SPINNERBAIT ROD! Spinnerbait 176 12-20 1/2-3/4 Ex-Fast Med-Heavy 11278-01 $210.00

sbr864c Big, oversized spinnerbaits with big, oversized trailers need a big powerful rod. True state- Length: 7’2” ment, but you don’t have to suffer to fish these popular new baits. We go to larger, heavier power: 4 spinnerbaits to keep our presentation in the fish zone longer... The DEEP zone. This is where Pieces: 1 the big blades go and where the big bass live, and this is the rod to fish there. It’s a powerful, casting long-range casting tool that will give you a good, positive hook set even on the deep shelves. Not a problem here! This rod will handle any big fish, big lure situation with ease and it’s so sensitive you’ll wonder how you ever fished without it. Spinnerbait 125 12-25 3/4-1 1/2 Ex-Fast Heavy 11279-01 $225.00

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176 15 Our Drop Shot rods have soft tips for twitching baits with power that will surprise BASS you as you lift while cranking a little faster for the hook set. Available in lighter DSR820s for water up to about 25 feet deep, and the DSR822s for slightly heavier line, heavier cover and water to 50 feet. All lightweight, durable Fuji Alconite guides drop shot, frog & shakyhead stacked forward to protect the line during extreme rod flex. Fuji “blank-thru-handle” triggered reel seats are on the casting rods. Our own custom spinning reel seats allow you to mount the reel forward so you can touch the blank above the cork for additional sensitivity.

Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail dsr820sGLX Here’s a GLX version of the already extremely light finesse spinning model. When the bite is Length: 6’10” slight and the fish are far in between, the GLX all but guarantees you won’t miss them when power: 0 the opportunity comes. Pieces: 1 Drop Shot 128 4-8 1/8-3/8 Ex-Fast Mag-Light 11469-01 $375.00 spinning

dsr820c The Drop Shot revolution isn’t just for spin fishers. It has a surprisingly light tip with a power- Length: 6’10” ful butt to give you optimum “drop-shot” performance in a casting configuration. It’s a light- power: 0 line finesse angler’s dream rod, “guides up!” Pieces: 1 Drop Shot 176 4-8 1/8-3/8 Ex-Fast Mag-Light 11282-01 $240.00 Casting

dsr820s The ultimate in finesse spinning rods, it’s designed with an extremely light tip to give you Length: 6’10” the perfect “bait shake,” yet the butt is so powerful and locks up so quickly it hooks the fish power: 0 before you realize it. A great addition to your arsenal when the bite gets tough. Pieces: 1 Drop Shot 171 4-8 1/8-3/8 Ex-Fast Mag-Light 11281-01 $240.00 spinning

dsr822c If you just plain prefer a casting rod, but need to dangle a finesse worm in front of a very Length: 6’10” negative largemouth, especially when you know he’s tucked back in a bush, this is an excel- power: 2 lent choice. There’s enough extra power to let you fish a “Texas-rigged” bait and still protect Pieces: 1 10-pound line. With this rod, you can “drop” the bait and “lower the boom!” Casting Drop Shot 176 6-12 3/16-1/2 Ex-Fast Mag-Med 11364-01 $250.00

dsr822s This (2-power) version offers a slightly stiffer tip, allowing you to fish much deeper water. An- Length: 6’10” other advantage is “Texas-rigging” soft plastics when the fish head for cover. Need a couple power: 2 more fish? It can save the day! Pieces: 1 Drop Shot 171 6-12 3/16-1/2 Ex-Fast Mag-Med 11363-01 $250.00 spinning

This rod is a perfect blend of two extremes. The tip is soft enough to cast lightweight “frog” baits while still having the power to set the hook and yank them out of the thick stuff. Crafted with durable Fuji guides and reel seat, along with a premium cork grip, and the perfect finish in, you guessed it, frog green.

Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail fgr863c When you finally get back there where all the fish are chasing bait in the thick stuff and you Length: 7’2” just can’t seem to cast that “light as air” soft-plastic frog anywhere near them, this is the rod power: 3 you need. The tip is light enough to cast a variety of topwater frog baits (3/8 – 1 ounce and Pieces: 1 up) and the butt says “you’re coming my way whether you like it or not.” casting Frog Rod 9 10-20 3/8-1 Fast Med-Heavy 11280-01 $230.00

Shallow, deep, around docks, and even when fish are on the beds, the ShakyHead may not be the go-to tactic under normal conditions, but it’s highly effective when the going gets tough. When the fish are hugging the bottom in tight cover the Shaky Head will get in their faces like no other technique.

Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail SHr821S Shakin’ the Shaky Worm is the key. The light tip will allow you to move your bait while the Length: 6’10” stiff butt section provides the backbone to pull them out of the thickest deep water cover. power: 1 Sensitivity is the key for taking those slack line bites often encountered with this technique. Pieces: 1 ShakyHead 172 6-10 1/16-1/4 Ex-Fast Mag-Light 11620-01 $215.00 spinning

SHr822S Great balance from tip to butt lets you work a ShakyHead downhill, allowing you to feel the Length: 6’10” lightest taps. And it allows you to handle the bite when working it uphill, when the fish feel power: 2 their bait may be escaping. Either way, fish it deep, fish it often. Pieces: 1 ShakyHead 172 8-12 1/8-5/16 Ex-Fast Mag-Med 11601-01 $220.00 spinning drop shot, frog & shakyhead rod Handles

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171 17 SMALLMOUTH BASS bronzeback series

From Minnesota to Maine, Michigan to Tennessee, to the Colum- bia River of the Pacific Northwest, one thing remains true. “Brown bass” are harder to find, harder to figure out, harder to fool and harder to catch than any bass that swims. They’ll test your temper, your patience, and your tackle to the very limit. We spent a few years fishing with and picking thebrains of literally hundreds of anglers that target these fish in several locations around the country. You’ll appreciate the result; our BronzeBack Series with 15 different models covering every technique for every piece of water where you’ll encounter smallmouth.

Whether you drag lizards, tube baits, grubs or jigs, toss crankbaits, jerkbaits and spinnerbaits, or just love the challenge of catching a huge smallie on spider-thin monofilament, these rods will leave you pleasantly surprised. Our BronzeBack Series rods are designed with quick, responsive tips, allowing you to detect even the lightest nips and picks. The lower and mid sections are dynamically powerful, giving you total control when fighting even the largest fish. The casting rods feature “Mag-touch” blank-thru-handle construction for a better feel. Our spinning rods have our special reversed reel seat with a short fore-cork, so you can put your finger on the blank if you’re so inclined. All are finished in a beautiful Bronze- Back brown that is only matched by the fish itself.

Jim Lebson with one of the hundred or so smallmouth from two days on Oregon’s John Day River.

18 SMALLMOUTH BASS bronzeback series James “Cup Cake” Hall with a nice Columbia River smallie.

Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug.US Retail Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug.US Retail smr750s-sp A great little rod for fishing shallow rivers and streams from boat or bank. It’s designed to smr822c-sb When the water temperature hits the mid-fifties and the smallmouth start defending po- Length: 6’3” cast small, light lures for finicky, spooky bronzebacks. When you need to go to ultra-thin Length: 6’10” tential spawning territories, spinnerbaits really come into their own. This is a perfect power: 1 mono, it has a light enough tip to protect the line, but responsive enough to feel even the power: 2 presentation rod for clear water where you need smaller, more subtle baits. It’s balanced Pieces: 1 lightest strike. There’s still plenty of backbone to handle surprises! Pieces: 1 perfectly for 1/4 to 3/8-ounce baits, with plenty of backbone to handle large fish. spinning BronzeBack 202 4-8 1/32-1/4 Ex-Fast Mag-Light 11414-01 $205.00 casting BronzeBack 176 10-17 3/8-5/8 Ex-Fast Medium 11427-01 $210.00 (soft plastic) (spinnerbait)

smr751s-sp When the conditions demand light jigs and wacky presentations, especially in water less smr823c-sb Slow-rolling an oversized spinnerbait can bring vicious strikes from obese smallmouth, Length: 6’3” than 15 feet deep, this is a great choice. 6 to 8-pound mono with 1/8 ounce leadheads Length: 6’10” especially in the South where gargantuan bronzebacks cruise the likes of Wheeler Dam power: 1 are the perfect match on this rod. It’s also a good choice for small jerkbaits and power: 3 or Pickwick. There are plenty of other places where stained water, heavy current, or both Pieces: 1 topwater. If the fish are big, but want small baits, you’ll like the way this rod performs. Pieces: 1 warrant the use of heavier line and large baits. Need more power? This is the rod! spinning BronzeBack 81 6-10 1/8-5/16 Fast Light 11415-01 $210.00 casting BronzeBack 176 12-20 1/2-3/4 Ex-Fast Med-Heavy 11428-01 $225.00 (soft plastic) (spinnerbait)

smr752s-sp An extremely responsive tube, grub and light jig rod! A great choice for short to medium smr753c-jb When the water is cold and the fish are sluggish, deadsticking suspended jerkbaits or Length: 6’3” casts and moderate depths where you’re fishing 1/8, 5/16 and 1/4 ounce baits. Prefer Length: 6’3” slow-twitching bright flashy minnow-baits can be very effective. This is the rod designed power: 2 a spinning rod for small spinnerbaits? …the perfect option. When the fish are on those power: 3 specifically for those techniques. It has a soft, subtle action that allows you to work the bait Pieces: 1 classic gravel points in 12 to 18 feet of water, its subtle power really makes a difference. Pieces: 1 properly, yet still has plenty of power to move a big fish your way. spinning BronzeBack 81 8-12 1/8-3/8 Fast Medium 11416-01 $210.00 casting BronzeBack 176 8-14 1/4-5/8 Mod-Fast Medium 11423-01 $220.00 (soft plastic) (jerkbait)

smr753s-sp A short, powerful rod for moving big fish in and around cover. It’s especially useful for verti- smr812c-jb A lighter, more finesse-oriented jerkbait rod designed with a little extra length for Length: 6’3” cal presentations and jigging spoons. When you need 10, 12 or even 14-pound line for Length: 6’9” longer casts and smaller baits. The longer rod also helps protect lighter line when you’re power: 3 big fish in deep-water situations, it’s a perfect choice. A good rod for jighead/worm rigs, power: 2 fishing extremely clear water, but don’t let that light tip fool you. It will handle a surprising Pieces: 1 spider jigs, large grubs and regular jig & pig combos. Pieces: 1 range of baits and give you total control even with the largest smallies. spinning BronzeBack 81 10-17 1/4-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy 11417-01 $215.00 casting BronzeBack 176 6-12 1/4-1/2 Mod-Fast Med-Light 11424-01 $220.00 (soft plastic) (jerkbait)

smr811s-sp Designed for slightly deeper water and longer casts. The lighter tip telegraphs the most smr814c-cb A wonderfully balanced crankbait rod designed to fish a broad range of lures and lines. Length: 6’9” subtle strike… a good tube rod for moderate depths and a good split shot rod when you Length: 6’9” The G.Loomis advantage gives you the lightweight sensitivity required to feel the bait as power: 1 want to drag small, finesse baits like lizards, reapers and brushhogs. A nice rod for 6 or power: 4 well as the bite, with all the soft subtle action required to bring a crankbait to life. It’s a very Pieces: 1 8-pound line, especially when you need lightweight leadheads for a little slower sink rate Pieces: 1 powerful rod despite the softer flex, and the way it handles big fish will surprise you. spinning to keep the bait in the zone a little longer. casting BronzeBack 176 10-20 3/8-1 Mod-Fast Med-Heavy 11426-01 $225.00 (soft plastic) BronzeBack 81 6-10 1/8-5/16 Fast Light 11418-01 $220.00 (crankbait)

smr702c-tw Here’s a very technical rod designed exclusively for fishing topwater baits. It has a soft, smr882s-sp A lot of extra energy (hook-setting power) is developed when you swing this rod because Length: 5’10” yet responsive tip that allows you to impart just the right action. It’s short enough to Length: 7’4” of its extreme length. It has a powerful butt and medium tip for fighting large smallies on power: 2 work the bait with the rod tip down near the water where it’s more effective, but it’s long power: 2 moderately light line. Where this rod really shines is the gin clear lakes where you need to Pieces: 1 enough to give you plenty of casting range. It has a surprisingly powerful butt-section for Pieces: 1 make extra-long casts so you don’t get too close to those pre-spawn cruisers on the flats. casting maximum fish-fighting control. spinning BronzeBack 172 8-12 1/8-3/8 Fast Medium 11419-01 $230.00 (topwater) BronzeBack 1 10-17 1/4-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy 11422-01 $215.00 (soft plastic)

smr913s-sp A dynamic, big-water rod designed specifically for the Great Lakes and those open water bronzeback Handles Length: 7’7” humps and ridges where the big bronzebacks live. An excellent choice for dragging tube power: 3 baits and light-duty “Carolina rigs.” It will handle 3/8, 1/2-ounce and heavier leadheads, 1 Pieces: 1 a definite advantage in the wind where maintaining “contact” with your bait and the bot- spinning tom is paramount to success. (soft plastic) BronzeBack 172 10-17 1/4-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy 11420-01 $235.00 81

164 smr1140s-ff Fishing the “float & fly” is a very specialized technique for catching suspended smallies Length: 9’6” along deep-water ledges and cliffs. It takes a long, relatively light rod to handle the line power: 0 and float. The light tip is designed to protect whisper-thin monofilament and cast really 172 Pieces: 2 small hair jigs, the secret to this finesse approach. The extra length allows a positive spinning hook-set with a long sweep of the rod. (float & fly) BronzeBack 164 4-8 1/32-1/4 Moderate Light 11421-01 $275.00 173

176 smr813c-sp A very responsive casting rod for fishing jigs and soft plastics. It has a medium power Length: 6’9” tip and powerful butt-section, a positive feature for fishing heavier line in current and power: 3 off-color water. It’s a great rod for fishing in and around brush, large boulders and other 202 Pieces: 1 heavy cover. casting BronzeBack 176 10-17 1/4-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy 11425-01 $225.00 (soft plastic) “Loomis’ SMR822S GLX spinning rod may be the best bass rod ever built for light lures.” – Field & Stream, No longer will these light biters have a place to hide. Great for detecting cover, even when smr822S GLX-sP Winner of the Field & Stream 2006 Best of the Best Award and Outdoor Life’s Editor’s Choice Award Length: 6’10” there isn’t any, or very little. The GLX material in this rod allows you to feel every little power: 2 blade of grass they’re likely to seek cover behind. The extreme light weight will give you Pieces: 1 the ability to fish with a light touch all day. spinning BronzeBack 173 6-12 1/8-3/8 Fast Medium 11468-01 $365.00 (soft plastic) 20 21 BASS the classics BASS Classic The Classics. These are the technological wonders that put mag bass G.Loomis at the top. Nothing added, nothing taken away, these rods simply get the job done. This arsenal of classic rods is offered in one or more models: GLX, with their lightweight and extreme sensi- When it comes to performance and all-around fishability, the Mag Bass rods are tivity are in a class by themselves. IMX, super-high modulus graph- our pride and joy. These rods, originally designed for pitching jigs and worms for ite which makes these rods unbelievably sensitive. GL3, probably largemouth bass, have been discovered by walleye anglers, smallmouth enthusi- the best performance value on the market. Or GL2, available in two asts, pike chasers and even light-duty saltwater folks. They’re fast-action rods with colors: Neptune Blue or Merlot, there is no better starting point. a powerful, magnum butt-section that gives you increased casting range, more effective hook sets (especially in deep water) and superior fish-fighting control. Fuji reel seats, with our “mag touch” exposed blank near the trigger gives you superior sensitivity as well as better casting control. You’ll find yourself using these rods for everything... jigs, plastic worms, soft jerkbaits, and whacky worms. They are available in a wide range of lengths and powers, plus the more popular models come in all four graphite performance levels.

Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail mbr782c Because it loads so easily, the 782 allows you to cast undersized baits with surprising power Length: 6’6” and accuracy, particularly around docks, rocks, riprap and brush. Its light tip, paired with power: 2 a medium-heavy butt, makes this rod a good choice for a wide variety of baits and tech- Pieces: 1 niques, including small jigs and worms. casting GLX 3 8-14 1/4-5/8 Fast Medium 10522-01 $345.00 IMX 3 8-14 1/4-5/8 Fast Medium 10144-01 $240.00

mbr783c A good choice for fishing light to medium jigs and worms, the 783 was designed to fish bass, Length: 6’6” northerns and even walleyes in certain applications. But it also makes a very nice light salt- power: 3 water rod for snook, redfish and specks. It’s powerful, with a light tip, which allows for a good Pieces: 1 hook set, and still has enough power to move fish away from heavy cover without feeling too casting stiff. If we had to choose one casting rod for all of our fishing, the 783 would be our choice. GLX 3 10-17 1/4-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy 10335-01 $345.00 IMX 3 10-17 1/4-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy 10147-01 $245.00 GL3 3 10-17 1/4-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy 10146-01 $200.00 GL2 3 10-17 1/4-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy Below $150.00 GL2 Colors : Merlot #11099-01, Neptune #10934-01

mbr783-2c A 2-piece version of our best all-around bass rod. Fish small jigs, plastic worms, soft jerkbaits Length: 6’6” and spinner baits. It’s super sensitive and you won’t need a big rod tube to take it with you. Power: 3 GLX Travel 3 10-17 1/4-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy 10551-01 $395.00 Pieces: 2 Casting

mbr784c This is a powerful, fast-action rod, making it a good choice for most jigging applications, includ- Length: 6’6” ing shallow-water pitching, deep-water jigging and plastic worms. Designed for largemouth power: 4 bass, but it doubles nicely for big northerns and light-duty muskie fishing. The tip is stiff with Pieces: 1 a magnum butt for moving large fish in heavy cover. It excels in brushy, tree-choked areas casting where you need a powerful rod to get the fish to the boat. It’s also the perfect choice for fishing heavy jigs or large plastic worms in deep water where “feel” is paramount, and for heavy- duty spoon-jigging when your ability to set the hook in deep water is especially important. GLX 3 12-20 1/4-1 Fast Heavy 10478-01 $355.00 IMX 3 12-20 1/4-1 Fast Heavy 10150-01 $255.00 GL3 3 12-20 1/4-1 Fast Heavy 10149-01 $205.00 GL2 3 12-20 1/4-1 Fast Heavy Below $155.00 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11100-01, Neptune #10935-01

mbr785c Welcome to the “mega” jig rod in the Mag Bass Series. When you pitch a jig into a small, Length: 6’6” brushy opening, you have to pull the fish out of that same hole. And when those fish are power: 5 5-pound-plus largemouths, your rod had better be stout. It requires a rod with plenty of back- Pieces: 1 bone. One that’s light enough to use all day, yet quickly reacts with authority. That’s exactly casting where the 785 comes in. It has a magnum fast taper with an extra-strong tip, which means when you move the rod, the fish comes with it. IMX 3 12-25 3/8-1 1/4 Fast Heavy 10152-01 $285.00 GL3 3 12-25 3/8-1 1/4 Fast Heavy 10151-01 $215.00

23 Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail BASS Classic mbr842c A good choice for small baits, especially in clear water where you may need to go to 10-pound Length: 7’ or even lighter line and long leaders to be successful. The tip is soft enough to throw light power: 2 jigs or unweighted worms and soft jerkbaits a long way, yet there’s still plenty of power in the casting Pieces: 1 butt-section to set the hook and handle any oversized surprises without a problem. casting GLX 4 8-14 1/4-5/8 Fast Medium 11224-01 $350.00

mbr843c Carolina-rigged plastic worms require a bit longer rod to handle the long leaders associated Length: 7’ with the technique, while deep-water jig fishing is much easier with a long rod because it There’s been a trend in the past few years toward longer rods and it’s a valid one, power: 3 increases the leverage during the hook set and moves more line. It’s a matter of leverage, and especially since a lot of our lakes lose their cover as they mature and the brush Pieces: 1 this rod makes the job a lot easier. The 843 is excellent for both applications. casting GLX 4 10-17 1/4-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy 10780-01 $355.00 and trees die off. Long rods are great when you’re fishing open water with plenty IMX 4 10-17 1/4-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy 10155-01 $255.00 of casting room, but when you start moving to the bank and the cover gets in the GL3 4 10-17 1/4-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy 10154-01 $215.00 way, those long rods just won’t cut it. This is where our Casting Rods shine. Shorter than their Mag Bass cousins, they have the same fast actions and responsive tips mbr844c A remarkably versatile deep-water jigging rod, this powerful 7-footer delivers increased tip you need for low trajectory, accurate casts. Length: 7’ speed, longer casts and more positive hook sets. It works extremely well for Carolina-rigged power: 4 worms, pitching jigs in close or even light-duty flipping. If weeds are the dominant cover in your lake, you’ll appreciate the magnum power of the 844 for pulling big bass out of the thick stuff. Pieces: 1 Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail casting GLX 4 12-20 1/4-1 Fast Heavy 10336-01 $365.00 IMX 4 12-20 1/4-1 Fast Heavy 10157-01 $270.00 cr721 A fast-action rod with a light power rating designed to protect light lines, yet still have the GL3 4 12-20 1/4-1 Fast Heavy 10156-01 $220.00 Length: 6’ power to move large fish. The softer tip increases casting accuracy, making it easy to power: 1 snap-cast small to medium-sized baits at difficult targets like pocket water and boat docks. Pieces: 1 Great for fishing crystal-clear water that doesn’t have a lot of heavy cover, where light mbr845c When you fish for big bass in heavy cover, you need a rod that can move them out of the brush casting line is an advantage. The length allows you flexibility for casting and depth control, while Length: 7’ before they get all wrapped up. Heavy line, thick brush, big jigs and short-tempered largemouths the light action is a perfect balance between flexibility and strength: soft enough to allow power: 5 are what this rod is all about. Naturally, a rod this powerful can easily be used in light saltwater fish to inhale the lure, yet enough power to control the fish. Great for finesse fishing where Pieces: 1 but it’s designed primarily for heavy cover, lead-head jigs and oversized bucketmouths. presentation is key and lighter line is the rule. casting GL3 4 12-25 3/8-1 1/4 Fast Heavy 10337-01 $230.00 IMX 2 6-12 3/16-1/2 Fast Light 10009-01 $230.00

cr722 Here’s one of the most popular and versatile casting rods in the entire G.Loomis line, capable Classic mag bass Handles Length: 6’ of fishing a variety of lures and techniques. A good rod for topwater lures, it’s also an excel- power: 2 lent choice for grubs and worms, especially when fishing clear water with 10-12 pound test. 3 Pieces: 1 Yet it will handle larger worms and up to 3/8 ounce jigs. It has enough power to move fish casting away from cover, but it’s much better as an open water rod. GLX 2 8-14 1/4-5/8 Fast Medium 10396-01 $320.00 4 IMX 2 8-14 1/4-5/8 Fast Medium 10012-01 $235.00 GL3 2 8-14 1/4-5/8 Fast Medium 10011-01 $190.00 GL2 2 8-14 1/4-5/8 Fast Medium Below $140.00 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11089-01, Neptune #10924-01

cr723 It has a powerful tip, which allows for a good hook set, with ample power to move fish away Length: 6’ from heavy cover, but it still has the flexibility to fish a “super-spook” for surface action. power: 3 Where this rod really shines is throwing jigs and worms around docks, tule berms, rock Pieces: 1 outcroppings and other visible ambush points. It has sufficient length to increase casting casting range, without being cumbersome in close quarters. If we had only one rod for all of your fishing, and shorter was better, this would be our choice. GLX 2 10-17 1/4-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy 10476-01 $325.00 IMX 2 10-17 1/4-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy 10015-01 $235.00 GL3 2 10-17 1/4-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy 10014-01 $190.00 GL2 2 10-17 1/4-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy Below $140.00 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11090-01, Neptune #10925-01

cr724 A powerful tip and butt make this a good choice for fishing jigs and worms. It’s basically a Length: 6’ black bass rod, but has power aplenty for stripers. It’s an excellent choice for jigging spoons power: 4 in heavy timber, or vertical jig and worm presentations. Its stiff tip allows you to set the hook Pieces: 1 with authority, and it has more than enough backbone to move large fish away from obstruc- casting tions. This is an ideal rod for Midwest bass anglers, where you find more trees and brush than casting area. IMX 2 12-20 1/4-1 Fast Heavy 10018-01 $240.00 GL2 2 12-20 1/4-1 Fast Heavy Below $145.00 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11091-01, Neptune #10926-01

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24 25 Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail BASS Classic sjr722 This is our most popular warmwater spinning rod. It boasts a fast action and a strong tip, Length: 6’ giving you plenty of versatility for fishing a variety of lures and live baits. Best paired with power: 2 10-pound line, this is an excellent choice for fishing Long-As or Rapalas, as well as 1/4-ounce spin jig Pieces: 1 lead-heads for swimming grubs. It’s also a good rod for 4-inch “Texas-style” worm rigs or spinning tube jigs. There’s plenty of power to set the hook, and it handles big fish extremely well, yet it’s light enough to enjoy smaller-sized fish, no problem. GLX 21 6-12 1/8-3/8 Fast Medium 10380-01 $330.00 IMX 21 6-12 1/8-3/8 Fast Medium 10210-01 $230.00 The perfect solution for the clear water lakes where spotted bass and smallmouths GL3 98 6-12 1/8-3/8 Fast Medium 10208-01 $185.00 abound. They’re favored by those that like a spinning rod because they used light- GL2 26 6-12 1/8-3/8 Fast Medium Below $145.00 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11113-01, Neptune #10948-01 er line and smaller lures to fool those super-cautious bass. The Spin Jig Series is a unique blend of dynamic tapers and super-sensitive materials that helps make these the rod of choice for serious light line anglers. Grubs, small worms, hair jigs, sjr723 A powerful spinning rod designed to fish deep-water situations with jigging spoons, grubs and plastic worms, the 723 makes a great rod in light to medium-heavy cover. The fast taper split shot rigs, “mojo” rigs... you name it, the spin jig rod is a great option. Length: 6’ power: 3 allows you to move fish away from snags and still offers maximum accuracy and lure control. Pieces: 1 We rate it for up to 15-pound line, but it’s probably best suited to 12-pound test. Its powerful spinning butt-section and tip make it a good choice for deep-water situations where sensitivity and fast Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail recovery are paramount to success. sjr6400 The “magnum ultra-light.” The magnum taper (light tip, very strong butt) gives the rod a more IMX 21 8-15 3/16-5/8 Fast Med-Heavy 10212-01 $235.00 Length: 5’4” versatility and allows you to use a wider variety of lures. It’s designed for fishing small baits power: 00 and leadhead jigs in clear rivers and lakes, where a shorter rod is beneficial for both accuracy Pieces: 1 and presentation. It’s also great for vertical jigging over brush piles for deep water crappie. sjr724 Our most powerful freshwater spinning rod. We designed it to pull oversized fish out of heavy spinning IMX 19 2-6 1/64-1/8 Ex-Fast Mag-Light 10192-01 $215.00 Length: 6’ cover, and because it’s very light, you can pull on them all day. The 6-foot length allows low GL2 19 2-6 1/64-1/8 Ex-Fast Mag-Light Below $140.00 power: 4 trajectory, accurate casts, and more than enough muscle to move large fish away from root GL2 Colors: Merlot #11111-01, Neptune #10946-01 Pieces: 1 wads and other trouble. spinning IMX 21 10-17 1/4-1 Fast Heavy 10214-01 $240.00 sjr641 Here’s a highly specialized rod for vertical jig presentations in rivers and lakes. Designed to Length: 5’4” handle lighter jigs and jig/worm combinations in relatively shallow water, this shorter-than-nor- A specialty rod for fishing lighter line on large streams and clear, deep-water lakes. The extra power: 1 mal spinning rod has a fast taper for positive line and lure control, as well as a quick hook set. sjr781 length creates a wider arc and increased tip speed, giving you greater casting distance. Pieces: 1 GL2 26 6-10 1/16-5/16 Fast Light Below $145.00 Length: 6’6” It also moves more line during the hook set, critical to success in deep-water situations. spinning GL2 Colors: Merlot #11128-01, Neptune #10963-01 power: 1 Pieces: 1 Designed to fish smaller lures—especially in open-water situations where light line makes a difference. A terrific deep-water crappie rod for big, brush-filled lakes where you might need Makes a good rod for “skipping” baits under boat docks and brush, where a shorter rod is spinning sjr642 slightly heavier tackle. Length: 5’4” better, allowing you more room to maneuver. If you prefer a spinning rod, this makes a really IMX 22 6-10 1/16-5/16 Fast Light 10381-01 $245.00 power: 2 good stick for surface lures like the Pop-R and Spit’n Image. The fast tip and shorter length GL2 23 6-10 1/16-5/16 Fast Light Below $150.00 Pieces: 1 are a plus when it comes to reaction time, both for setting the hook quickly and maintaining GL2 Colors: Merlot #11136-01, Neptune #10971-01 spinning snag-free contact with the bottom. IMX 21 6-12 1/8-3/8 Fast Medium 10196-01 $220.00 GL2 26 6-12 1/8-3/8 Fast Medium Below $145.00 One of our most versatile warmwater spinning rods, the 782 has a fast taper for a more GL2 Colors: Merlot #11129-01, Neptune #10964-01 sjr782 Length: 6’6” positive hook set and greater casting distance. The extra length provides better line and power: 2 lure control, especially in deep water, where slack line may cost you a fish. A good choice sjr700 This is the ultimate deep-water crappie rod. It’ll cast a 1/8 ounce jig a hundred feet and Pieces: 1 for fishing minnow baits like the Long-A and Rapala, and the preferred rod for split-shotting Length: 5’10” still have plenty of power to pull a big slab crappie out of a bush in 30 feet of water. spinning worms and grubs. If your preference for bass is spin over cast, this is a great rod. power: 0 The extra-fast tip combined with the magnum taper also makes this a beautiful small stream GLX 22 6-12 1/8-3/8 Fast Medium 10502-01 $350.00 Pieces: 1 bass rod. IMX 22 6-12 1/8-3/8 Fast Medium 10218-01 $245.00 spinning GL3 98 4-8 1/32-1/4 Ex-Fast Mag-Light 10198-01 $185.00 GL3 101 6-12 1/8-3/8 Fast Medium 10216-01 $195.00 GL2 23 6-12 1/8-3/8 Fast Medium Below $155.00 sjr720 This rod incorporates an ultra-light tip and a strong butt-section, making it a very good choice GL2 Colors: Merlot #11135-01, Neptune #10970-01 Length: 6’ for spotted bass—especially where smaller lures and lighter line make a difference. Perfectly power: 0 balanced for 1/8 ounce grubs and jigs with 6-pound line, this rod is better for swimming jigs A fast, powerful taper, it’ll fish jigs and worms, as well as soft jerkbaits, and even live bait. A Pieces: 1 than bouncing them on the bottom. The tip is soft enough to fish 4-pound line and really light sjr783 good choice for fishing plastic worms or grubs in deep water, especially in moderate cover spinning baits, like tube jigs and crappie jigs, even when you downsize to 1/32 ounce. Length: 6’6” IMX 21 4-8 1/32-1/4 Ex-Fast Mag-Light 10200-01 $225.00 power: 3 where more power is required. “Schoolie” stripers don’t stand a chance. If you want one rod GL2 26 4-8 1/32-1/4 Ex-Fast Mag-Light Below $145.00 Pieces: 1 to fish a lot of different situations, this is the one. GL2 Colors: Merlot #11130-01, Neptune #10965-01 spinning GLX 22 8-15 3/16-5/8 Fast Med-Heavy 10382-01 $355.00 IMX 22 8-15 3/16-5/8 Fast Med-Heavy 10224-01 $250.00 GL3 101 8-15 3/16-5/8 Fast Med-Heavy 10222-01 $200.00 sjr721 We designed the 721 specifically to fish lightweight jigs, grubs and minnow-type hard baits. GL2 23 8-15 3/16-5/8 Fast Med-Heavy Below $155.00 Length: 6’ This model is perfectly balanced for 8-pound line and 1/4-ounce lures, but it’s versatile GL2 Colors: Merlot #11114-01, Neptune #10949-01 power: 1 enough to go up or down a line and still feel good. If you fish a Pop-R or similar surface lure Pieces: 1 on spinning gear, the 721 is a good choice. It has a soft enough tip to cast lightweight minnow baits, yet enough authority to handle oversized surprises. spinning sjr783-2 The 2-piece version of one of our most popular warmwater spinning rods, this rod handles GLX 21 6-10 1/16-5/16 Fast Light 10379-01 $325.00 everything the one piece 783 handles, in a convenient two piece size. IMX 21 6-10 1/16-5/16 Fast Light 10205-01 $230.00 Length: 6’6” power: 3 GLX 22 8-15 3/16-5/8 Fast Med-Heavy 10556-01 $410.00 GL3 98 6-10 1/16-5/16 Fast Light 10203-01 $185.00 GL3 101 8-15 3/16-5/8 Fast Med-Heavy 10219-01 $250.00 GL2 26 6-10 1/16-5/16 Fast Light Below $145.00 Pieces: 2 GL2 Colors : Merlot #11112-01, Neptune #10947-01 spinning

sjr842 The 842 has a fast taper for long-range casts and the perfect blend of power and feel for Length: 7’ deep-water jigging. When you sweep the rod, a lot of line moves—and that makes it a good power: 2 choice for heavy-duty split-shotting and light-duty Carolina rigs. It makes an excellent buzz- Pieces: 1 bait rod if you prefer spin fishing over casting, and the 7-foot length aids in ripping minnow spinning baits over deep-water humps and points. GL3 101 6-12 1/8-3/8 Fast Medium 10468-01 $200.00

26 27 Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail sjr843 Here’s an excellent all-around spinning rod. A great choice for northerns and big, deep-wa- BASS Classic Length: 7’ ter bass, the 843 has a medium-heavy tip and a fast taper that deliver both long range power: 3 casts and the power necessary to fish Carolina rigs. It’s a good deep-water worm and jig Pieces: 1 rod, especially in tailwater situations where some current is involved. The quick taper gives flipping sticks spinning you better control in the wind and increases hook-setting power for live bait applications. IMX 22 8-15 3/16-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy 10225-01 $260.00 GL3 95 8-15 3/16-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy 10383-01 $205.00 The length of these Flipping Sticks allows you to “swing” lures around sjr844 This powerhouse spinning rod is our spin version of a Carolina Rig rod, with more than into heavy cover so that they enter the water softly. And because they al- Length: 7’ enough power to fish heavy cover and big jigs. You’ll enjoy this rod for pitching jigs and worms power: 4 around brush and tules, and it’s powerful enough to sub as a light-duty flipping stick. low a vertical presentation, your lure drops straight to the bottom—unlike Pieces: 1 IMX 22 10-17 1/4-1 Fast Heavy 10226-01 $270.00 a lure that’s cast and falls toward the angler, missing those important spinning perimeter zones. You also need a rod that can move fish quickly. With a sjr902 Specially designed as a deep-water spinning rod, the 902 excels at fishing small lead-head fast taper, these rods will do just that, giving you the power to pull fish Length: 7’6” jigs, tube jigs and small to medium crankbaits. The 7’6” length extends the angler’s casting out of the heaviest cover. The telescoping butt-section collapses into the power: 2 range and provides a much better hook set in deep water. This rod has plenty of power for handle for easy storage. Pieces: 1 bigger fish, but yet it’s also very forgiving. You aren’t apt to lose fish when they’re hooked a spinning long way off or going crazy right at the boat. It also makes a top-notch rod for ripping minnow- style lures or dragging tube baits. IMX 109 8-17 1/4-5/8 Fast Medium 10528-01 $285.00 Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail fsr904x This is our original flipping stick, and it’s an amazingly versatile rod considering the stiffness. The tip of this model is slightly softer than the other flipping sticks, making it flexible enough This rod’s blank design is unlike any other spinning rod we make, and it’s a lot more powerful Length: 7’6” sjr941 to cast Carolina rigs or big jigs. Anglers also use it with great success, muscling largemouths than its rating sounds. Its unique design features a soft, flexible tip for tossing both bait and power: 4 Length: 7’10” out of deep-water weedbeds. It’s an excellent power-fishing tool. lures, but the magnum butt-section is very powerful, giving you total control. It has a lot of uses, Pieces: 1+EXT power: 1 IMX 9 12-25 1/4-1 Mod-Fast Heavy 10114-01 $325.00 but really shines as a light-duty saltwater rod for stripers. Then again, if your ideal day involves casting Pieces: 1 GL2 9 12-25 1/4-1 Mod-Fast Heavy Below $180.00 parking it on the riverbank and plunking for whatever, this rod also fits that bill perfectly. spinning GL2 Colors: Merlot #11092-01, Neptune #10927-01 GL2 24 10-17 1/4-1 Ex-Fast Mag-Med Below $175.00 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11131-01, Neptune #10966-01 classic flipping stick handle

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28 29 walleye & Muskie

Muskie and walleye fishermen have one thing in common; fanaticism. One, focusing on the feel of every rock, weed and subtle strike; the other, accuracy to place every one of ten thousand casts precisely with the power to navigate heavy cover. Both our muskie and walleye lines are engineered to perform for every specific application encountered in the pursuit of these elusive species.

We offer twelve models of walleye rods, in both spin and cast, that cover every major technique – jigging, rigging, trolling, bottom-bouncing, and cranking. One thing remains constant throughout the line – nowhere will you find a lighter, more advanced collection of rods made especially for walleye.

For muskie hunters, there’s a short jerkbait rod for heavy cover, a jerkbait rod for open water, rods for every conceivable bucktail, and even a trolling rod for the big lakes and serious plug pullers. After all, if you score your day on follows and swirls and cast all week for one strike, you want to at least have an enjoyable rod to fish with.

Jason Summers displays a Muskie from Dan Plautz, PWT Mercury Championship winner Lake Vermillion in northern Minnesota . and G.Loomis Fish Team member since July 2000. Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail walleye series wtr940c We designed this rod specifically for trolling with the new, low-stretch braided lines. Stiff Length: 7’10” rods work great with stretchy monofilament, but the no-stretch lines demand a rod with more power: 0 forgiveness. This model provides the perfect balance. It has a light tip so you can watch Pieces: 1 the wiggle of your lures, while its magnum-tapered butt-section affords plenty of muscle for FLW Walleye Tour Pro Dean Arnoldussen casting running planer boards or lead core line. Comes with a long rear grip for leverage and easy with a nice Detroit River 11-pounder. (trolling) rod holder use. Walleye 83 8-15 1/4-5/8 Ex-Fast Mag-Light 10680-01 $185.00

Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail The 941 is a specially designed trolling rod, intended for use with regular monofilament. It has a wjr741s This fast-action, light-power spinning rod is designed to fish small jigs, grubs and live bait wtr941c Length: 7’10” light tip, allowing you to track how your lures are running simply by watching the tip wiggle. Length: 6’2” with the ultimate in sensitivity. Crafted from high-modulus graphite, the tip gives you the power: 1 But its beefy, magnum-tapered butt gives you plenty of backbone to troll crankbaits or spoons power: 1 flexibility to cast light jigs, while the butt-section has the power to handle big fish. Nicely Pieces: 1 behind planer boards and lead core lines. It’s a great choice for downrigger setups too, with Pieces: 1 balanced with 6 or 8-pound test, this model is just slightly longer for more casting distance casting more than enough power to snap a good hook set. Comes with a long rear grip for leverage spinning and lure control. Walleye 184 6-10 1/16-5/16 Fast Light 10681-01 $220.00 (trolling) and easy rod holder access. (jig rod) Walleye 83 10-17 1/4-1 Ex-Fast Mag-Med 10678-01 $185.00

wjr741 2s Here’s the two-piece version of our fast-action, light-power jig rod. It’s great for anglers who walleye Handles Length: 6’2” pack their rod in the trunk or on planes when heading off to remote and highly secret locales. power: 1 Walleye 184 6-10 1/16-5/16 Fast Light 10677-01 $255.00 3 Pieces: 2 spinning (jig rod) 184

Like our other jig rods, the 742 is a super sensitive, fast-action rod made from high modulus wjr742s 82 Length: 6’2” graphite, but with a little more power. It’s a great choice for vertical jigging, with plenty of power: 2 backbone to handle leech/jig combos. The length really helps with line and lure control, ® Pieces: 1 especially in deeper water. The GLX model features nickel titanium RECOIL guides, com- 83 spinning posite butt cap, and the ultimate sensitivity and light weight only found in a GLX. (jig rod) GLX 175 6-12 1/8-3/8 Fast Medium 11542-01 $365.00 Walleye 184 6-12 1/8-3/8 Fast Medium 10676-01 $225.00 174

wcbR783s We designed this rod specifically to fish crankbaits like Long-A’s and Rapalas. It’s a moder- 175 Length: 6’6” ate-action rod with a medium power rating and, thanks to its lower-modulus graphite, it lets power: 3 your lures work perfectly. What’s more, that slower action allows fish to inhale the bait and Pieces: 1 helps keep you from losing them on a long line. But when it comes to responsiveness, you spinning still get that trademark G.Loomis performance. (crankbait) Walleye 184 8-14 1/4-5/8 Moderate Medium 10684-01 $200.00

wBr813c A casting rod designed to fish bottom bounce rigs. Built with high-modulus graphite for maxi- Length: 6’9” mum sensitivity and weight reduction, this rod also excels at fishing jigs, in-line spinners muskie series power: 3 and crawler-harness rigs. If you find yourself in situations where you want to cast jigs to Pieces: 1 visible structure, this rod is a great choice. It’s equipped with our “mag-touch” reel seat, a casting one-inch cutaway in front of the trigger that allows your index finger to make direct contact Jason Summers with a nice 52”er. (bottom with the blank. Translation: even greater sensitivity. bounce) Walleye 3 10-17 1/4-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy 10685-01 $200.00 Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail mur756c-jb The 756 gives you maximum leverage, casting accuracy and lure control for big, oversized Designed expressly for fishing crankbaits. Perfect for both casting and trolling situations wcbr843c Length: 6’3” jerkbaits. Whether you’re a swisher, blooper, ripper or chugger, this rod deals out total chaos with a softer, more subtle action that allows the fish to inhale the lure, without sacrificing a Length: 7’ power: 6 for muskie in any cover. power: 3 bit of sensitivity or lure control. It’s the action of glass with all the benefits of graphite. Muskie 103 25-50 1-5 Fast Heavy 10728-01 $265.00 Walleye 3 8-14 1/4-5/8 Moderate Medium 10679-01 $210.00 Pieces: 1 Pieces: 1 casting casting (jerkbait) (crankbait) mur774c-mb This short medium bucktail rod shines in tight cover situations. A little over 6 feet, this rod This is an extremely fast-action spinning rod designed to fish light-duty spinner rigs and wrr8400s Length: 6’5” is excellent for most bucktail spinners and has the power to turn a big fish when you need bottom bouncers like the Lindy rig, especially where clear water demands the use of light Length: 7’ power: 4 it. Whether you’re twitching Magnum Long-As or blooping a Muskie Chugger, if you can get line. It’s not an ultra-light: the tip’s light enough to cast small jigs and jig/leech combos, but power: 00 Pieces: 1 in close, this offers the ultimate in leverage and uncanny accuracy. it has a powerful butt-section. That means excellent lure, line and fighting control whether Pieces: 1 casting Muskie 103 17-40 1-3 Fast Medium 10732-01 $250.00 you’re back-trolling or drifting. The high-performance GLX, with it’s extreme sensitivity, is a spinning (med bucktail) (rig rod) definite advantage when the bite gets tough. GLX 174 6-12 1/4-1/2 Ex-Fast Light 11543-01 $375.00 mur826c-jb The extra length of the 826 gives you maximum casting range and fishability. It could be the Walleye 82 6-12 1/4-1/2 Ex-Fast Med-Light 10682-01 $235.00 Length: 6’10” ultimate big-water, big-bait rod. Stiff enough to rip big-propped baits, yet light enough to power: 6 save your arm strength for post-fishing arm wrestling. Pieces: 1 Muskie 103 25-50 1-5 Fast Heavy 10724-01 $270.00 A two-piece twin of the 8400. It handles all the same situations with equal flair, but its two- wrr8400 2s casting piece construction makes it all the better for storage and travel. Slip it behind the seat in Length: 7’ (jerkbait) power: 00 your pick-up and you can fish on your way home from work. Pieces: 2 Walleye 82 6-12 1/4-1/2 Ex-Fast Med-Light 10683-01 $280.00 mur861c-cr This creature rod is a medium-action finesse rod. With its thin handle, it’s great for spinning Length: 7’2” throwing jigs with creatures such as large lizards, huge worms, slugos, reapers, monster (rig rod) power: 1 twister tails, giant tubes, small bull dawgs, small spinnerbaits and in-line spinners. Pieces: 1 Muskie 103 12-25 3/8-1 Fast Medium 11352-01 $245.00 casting (creature)

32 33 Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail mur862c-cr The 862 has a slightly thicker handle with a little more power to throw larger lures than the trout & panfish Length: 7’2” 861. Still considered on the finesse side of muskie and pike fishing, if you consider the larg- power: 2 est muskie taken on our test rods, a 54”, 43-pounder, to be finesse fishing. Pieces: 1 Muskie 103 15-30 3/4-1 1/2 Mod-Fast Medium 11353-01 $250.00 casting (creature)

mur863c-lb This rod is really nice for smaller in-line spinners, medium-sized spinnerbaits, jigs and plas- Length: 7’2” tics, especially around isolated structure where you don’t need a winch to pull the fish out power: 3 of cover. Works small to medium top-water lures like Slammers and Zara Spooks with ease. Pieces: 1 And it makes a pretty nice crankbait rod too. casting Muskie 103 15-35 1/2-1 1/2 Mod-Fast Med-Light 10731-01 $230.00 (lt bucktail)

mur864c-mb The ultimate all-around bucktail rod with exceptional power. Designed for blade baits from Length: 7’2” top to bottom, this rod is also a great choice for the new soft plastic swimming lures. power: 4 Muskie 103 17-40 1-3 Fast Medium 10727-01 $250.00 Pieces: 1 casting (med bucktail)

mur914c-mb Our longest rod in the medium bucktail series is also our best big-water bucktail rod. Great Length: 7’7” casting range and the power for hard hook sets. Great for buzzbaits and big Mepps Tandem power: 4 Giant Killers. Pieces: 1 Muskie 103 17-40 1-3 Fast Medium 10726-01 $255.00 casting (med bucktail)

mur914cx-mbThis could be the lightest, most exciting muskie rod you’ve ever fished. Casting seems ef- Length: 7’7” fortless. Even more amazing, you can feel what the lure is doing at virtually all depths. This power: 4 rod’s sensitivity makes it a great choice for fishing soft plastic jerkbaits and creatures. The Pieces: 1 ultimate bucktail rod! The “X” stands for IMX! casting Muskie 103 17-40 1-3 Fast Medium 10779-01 $385.00 (med bucktail)

mur915c-hb A heavy-duty transition rod capable of handling a number of applications, although it’s Length: 7’7” most at home on big, open water and pulling monsters out of heavy cover. Giving you Power: 5 the ultimate in line and lure control, this magnum bucktail rod allows you to work big Pieces: 1 bucktails with strong hook sets. If conditions dictate, this rod also fishes small jerkbaits Casting and crankbaits with maximum casting range. (heavy Muskie 103 25-50 1-4 Fast Med-Heavy 10725-01 $260.00 bucktail)

mur933c-lb This rod extends your casting range, helping you cover more water in clear or shallow situ- Length: 7’9” ations. It throws a variety of lures but likes small in-line spinners and twitchbaits best. The Power: 3 extra length also helps move a lot of line to set the hook when a fish strikes at the end of a Pieces: 1 long cast. Casting Muskie 103 15-35 1/2-1 1/2 Mod-Fast Med-Light 10729-01 $250.00 (lt bucktail)

mur946c-tr Designed for trolling, the extra length helps keep your line away from the boat. Works well Length: 7’10” with planer boards and gives you the flexibility to flatline crankbaits. A powerful butt with a Power: 6 soft, flexible tip makes it a good sucker rig rod. Next time you head to the Thousand Islands, Pieces: 1 you’ll want this rod. Casting Muskie 103 30-60 1-6 Fast Ex-Heavy 10730-01 $275.00 (trolling)

mur786c-jb G.Loomis performance on a more restrained budget. Surprisingly light for such a powerful length: 6’6” rod, it’s designed to twitch big jerkbaits aggressively all day long and still keep you fresh for Power: 6 tomorrow. A perfect blend of power and strength. Pieces: 1 Muskie 103 25-50 1-4 Fast Heavy 10778-01 $215.00 Casting (jerkbait)

mur844c-mb If you’re going to ask one rod to do everything, this is the answer. It may not have the stiff- Length: 7’ ness for oversized jerkbaits, but it’s perfect for in-line bucktails, buzzbaits and big spin- Power: 4 nerbaits or crankbaits. Pieces: 1 Muskie 103 17-40 1-3 Fast Medium 10777-01 $215.00 Casting (med bucktail)

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34 trout & panfish Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail sr782-2 A good all-around spinning rod that handles spinners and small lures extremely well. That Length: 6’6” makes it a nice small stream bass rod for canoeists and rafters, and the two-piece configura- Power: 2 tion makes it easy to store and transport. Plus it handles a nice range of line sizes for almost spinning rods any spinning application. Pieces: 2 Spinning GL3 21 4-8 1/16-5/16 Fast Light 10239-01 $240.00 GL2 26 4-8 1/16-5/16 Fast Light Below $185.00 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11118-01, Neptune #10953-01 A dynamic collection of light-duty and ultra-light freshwater spinning rods. We designed them primarily for panfish and trout, but they satisfy a variety of different sr783-2 Designed to fish up to 10-pound test and lures of up to 3/8 ounce, this fast-action rod excels applications like small in-line spinners for bass, darts and light jigs for shad, spin- Length: 6’6” in strong currents and deep-water situations. It may not have the powerful butt that you’ll find in the Spin Jig Series, but it’s more than adequate for all but the largest takers. It also makes ners for trout, small baits for bonefish, and even spoons for sea trout. They are Power: 3 Pieces: 2 a pretty good finesse rod for warmwater species when lighter line is required, and it has the light-duty, all-around spinning rods with relatively soft butt-sections and light tips. Spinning chops to handle pickerel, small pike and shad. None are rated for over 10-pound line and most are in the 4 to 6-pound test range. GL3 21 4-10 1/8-3/8 Fast Medium 10240-01 $245.00 If you’re fishing in tight quarters or really small creeks, we’d suggest the shorter models, but if you frequent larger streams or ponds and lakes, we’d recommend sr841-2 This is a dandy two-piece ultra-light spinning rod, designed for lakes and ponds where longer the longer rods because they protect light line better and give you increased cast- Length: 7’ casts and lighter line lead to success. The combination of the 7-foot length and the ultra-light action makes it a good deep-water panfish rod. And if you like to fish bubble/fly combina- ing distance and a longer, more effective hook set. Power: 1 Pieces: 2 tions for trout, this rod will certainly do the trick, especially with a smaller bubble. It’s also a nice rod for drifting single salmon eggs (or imitations) for trout in small streams. All in all, we Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail Spinning consider this the perfect 4-pound test rod. sr541 This is an unbelievable ultra-light spinning rod, designed for small streams and ponds where IMX 21 2-6 1/32-3/16 Fast Ultra-Light 10241-01 $290.00 Length: 4’6” you need tiny lures. It has a moderate action that helps protect light line, but it packs a sur- Power: 1 prising amount of strength for its size. It’s a great little trout rod to take on short hikes and, at Pieces: 1 4-1/2 feet, it’s an excellent choice for youngsters. sr842-2 Here’s a real nice small-river trout and grayling rod. Ideal for 6-pound test, it has sufficient Spinning GL3 18 1-4 1/32-1/8 Moderate Ultra-Light 10228-01 $165.00 Length: 7’ backbone to handle small bonefish and works well for shad. Spinner anglers will appreciate GL2 17 1-4 1/32-1/8 Moderate Ultra-Light Below $115.00 Power: 2 the light tip and fast action for fishing small to medium sized blades. GL2 Colors: Merlot #11115-01, Neptune #10950-01 Pieces: 2 GLX 21 4-8 1/16-5/16 Fast Light 10385-01 $355.00 Spinning IMX 21 4-8 1/16-5/16 Fast Light 10244-01 $295.00 GL3 21 4-8 1/16-5/16 Fast Light 10242-01 $250.00 sr6010 Our best selling ultra-light spinning rod. The 6010 is a sweetheart of a crappie rod and your Length: 5’ best friend on a little trout stream. It’s as tough an ultra-light as we make, and will handle almost Power: 1-Light any oversized surprise. An ultra soft, moderate action protects the lightest monofilament. sr843-2 A great rod for shad, this fast-action, moderately powerful rod is designed to fish up to Pieces: 1 IMX 18 1-4 1/32-1/8 Moderate Ultra-Light 10232-01 $195.00 Length: 7’ 10-pound test and lures up to 3/8 ounce in strong currents and deep water. It will handle Spinning GL3 18 1-4 1/32-1/8 Moderate Ultra-Light 10231-01 $170.00 Power: 3 small bass and walleye nicely, and it makes a good finesse rod for warm-water species when GL2 17 1-4 1/32-1/8 Moderate Ultra-Light Below $120.00 Pieces: 2 lighter line is a must. GL2 Colors: Merlot #11116-01, Neptune #10951-01 Spinning GL3 21 4-10 1/8-3/8 Fast Medium 10245-01 $255.00

sr6010-2 A backpacker’s dream rod for small streams and lakes, this is an exact duplicate of our most Length: 5’ popular ultra-light rod, the 6010, but in a two-piece configuration. What’s more, it comes in Power: 1-Light a very nice soft rodsock for added protection. Pieces: 2 GL3 18 1-4 1/32-1/8 Moderate Ultra-Light 10229-01 $210.00 trout & panfish Spinning sr661 We’ve added a little extra length for longer casts, and just a smidgen more power to make a light line trolling Length: 5’6” good panfish and trout rod even better. If you also enjoy catching small bass on little lures, Power: 1 this is a great option. Pieces: 1 GL3 18 2-6 1/32-3/16 Moderate Ultra-Light 10233-01 $180.00 Spinning Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail sr720 A high-performance ultra-light rod designed to fish very light line. It makes catching small fish a cr841-1 An ultra-light trolling rod for trout and kokanee, designed to fish small lures or bait with a Length: 6’ lot of fun and has enough power to handle larger ones should the opportunity present itself. length: 7’ downrigger system. More to the point, it’s designed to help you enjoy catching these small Power: 0 GL2 16 1-4 1/32-1/8 Mod-Fast Ultra-Light Below $130.00 Power: 1 fish again. Because you can use the new trolling rigs like the “Flash-lite” trolls, which have Pieces: 1 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11117-01, Neptune #10952-01 Pieces: 1 very little drag and very little weight, even 10-inchers will give your line a tug. Not a lot of Spinning Casting backbone, but more than enough for 2 to 6-pound line. An awesome ultra-light experience. GL3 6 2-6 1/32-1/4 Fast Ultra-Light 10458-01 $225.00 sr720-2 When anglers asked for a two-piece version of our 720, we made it with GL3 graphite to Length: 6’ keep it as light as possible without sacrificing durability. Just what the trout angler ordered: Power: 0 A softer rod that you can transport in your car or backpack, with unmatched sensitivity. cr842-2 This is a two-piece version of our ultra-light trolling rod for trout and kokanee. It’s a little more Pieces: 2 GL3 73 1-4 1/32-1/8 Mod-Fast Ultra-Light 10235-01 $225.00 Length: 7’ powerful, with a 4 to 8-pound line rating. But, just like the 841, it allows you to utilize the new Spinning Power: 2 low-drag/lightweight trolling rigs that make light-line trolling a whole lot more fun. This is also Pieces: 2 a great small spinnerbait and grub rod for small bass and a neat little rod for shad and pan- sr781-1 Soft enough to protect light line, yet subtly strong and responsive, this is a classic ultra-light Casting fish. If you’ve been looking for a little casting outfit for trout, this is it. Look out White River. Length: 6’6” rod. To make it as light as possible, we manufacture this rod only in IMX, giving it a lot of extra GL3 6 4-8 1/16-5/16 Fast Light 10019-01 $255.00 Power: 1 sensitivity. That makes it a good choice for deep-water, crappie and white bass, as well as Pieces: 1 casting small spinners for trout. Extremely soft yet surprisingly powerful. Spinning IMX 73 2-6 1/32-3/16 Fast Ultra-Light 10236-01 $225.00 spinning & light line trolling Handles

6 21 sr782-1 When you need a little more power, but still want a one-piece light-action rod, this is the Length: 6’6” perfect choice. This rod will handle larger lures and heavier line, but it’s still light enough to Power: 2 enjoy every fish you hook, no matter what size. Designed with our exclusive IMX graphite for 16 26 Pieces: 1 maximum sensitivity and weight reduction. Makes a great deep-water ultra-light crappie rod. Spinning IMX 73 4-8 1/16-5/16 Fast Light 10237-01 $230.00 17 73

36 37 salmon & steelhead salmon & steelhead steelhead series In the summer of 2007 we introduced a new line for Steelheaders. Redesigned from the ground up, the full line of rods in our new Steelhead Series have increased length, are fast, super light and extremely sensitive. Like our successful Salmon Series the same amount of research and development went into the Steelhead rods. With help from top fishermen, guides, and our own staff, these rods exceed everyone’s expectations. We also have four new Steelhead Center Pin GLX rods. At 11’3” to 15’, these extra long “Great Lakes” style rods are a break- through in light-weight and sensitivity never seen in rods of this length before. if float fishing with traditional spinning reels is your preference, you’ll appreciate the actions and handling ability of our Float Series rods. We also have a full line of our classic Hot Shot, Back Bounce, Salmon and Steelhead rods. They come in a variety of graphite and component choices, from the ultimate lightweight and powerful GLX and the unbelievably sensitive IMX, to the GL3, which may be the best performance value on the market. Also available are our superb GL2 entry-level rods that will hold up to just about any situation and ability. salmon & steelhead steelhead series

When you need to nail a drift against the other bank, you need distance. When Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail you need to stick it in the foam to get the right line, you need accuracy. When you STR1162s The 1162 offers the stiffness and strength to tackle the big water, and the action to fish a light need to do it all day long, you need less weight. When it’s all paid off with a bite Length: 9’8” line and small bait or bobber and jig when the water drops. When water conditions are per- you might never feel, you need sensitivity. The Steelhead Series brings it all. These Power: 2 fect, steelhead are challenging. When water fluctuates as it does in spring and late winter the challenge is even greater. The moderate action and light power will handle all but the largest new rods are lighter and more sensitive, the actions are faster than we’ve ever of- Pieces: 2 Spinning rivers and the biggest fish. fered in a steelhead rod and they’re longer for greater distance and line control. Steelhead 300 6-10 1/4-1/2 Light Moderate 11672-01 $340.00 They’re capped with super durable composite cork butt ends which are quiet in a boat, and rib cage friendly. And with a stunning new finish, you’ve got the ultimate STR1163s This is the most powerful spinning rod in the steelhead lineup. It will allow you to cover any steelheaders arsenal. Length: 9’8” big river under just about any condition with traditional techniques, and if you need to you can Power: 3 drop down to the lighter baits, spinners and float fishing jigs. Great for silvers, chums, sockeye Pieces: 2 and even a small Chinook in case you happen to stumble across one. Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail Spinning Steelhead 300 6-12 3/8-3/4 Fast Med-Light 11673-01 $340.00 str980c With the compact muscle needed to move big fish and get them in, this is a drift boat captain’s Length: 8’2” dream. Designed to handle small plugs, divers and bait. The ex-fast action transmits every Power: 0 movement almost eliminating missed strikes, while providing the hook setting power to stick STR1163C The big rivers and big fish of Northern Washington and British Columbia require the extra Pieces: 1 em’ when the time comes. Length: 9’8” length to thoroughly cover the water. From traditional drift fishing techniques to float fishing Casting Steelhead 301 8-15 1/4-5/8 Ex-Fast Mag-Med 11662-01 $285.00 Power: 3 jigs, this rod can cast, mend and provide the fish handling needed to handle every situation. Pieces: 2 Steelhead 301 6-12 3/8-3/4 Fast Med-Light 11666-01 $345.00 casting str1063C This long one-piece rod is the perfect boat rod for side drifting small baits and eggs in almost Length: 8’10” any water condition. The length allows for accurate casting and easy line mending enabling Power: 3 you to get your bait in the zone and keep it there. It also handles soft plugging and small divers STR1165C The long bank rod that has casting, hook setting, line mending and fish handling all wrapped Pieces: 1 when you need to switch over. Length: 9’8” up in one package. Excels at drift fishing, but also casts jigs and floats with ease. When it Casting Steelhead 301 6-12 3/8-3/4 Fast Med-Light 11663-01 $310.00 Power: 5 comes to moving big fish, this rod puts you in total command right from the strike. Pieces: 2 Steelhead 301 8-17 3/8-1 Fast Med-Heavy 11667-01 $350.00 casting STR982S When you’re pursuing summer run steelhead in tight quarters of coastal rivers and small Length: 8’2” streams, the shorter, light-action of the 982S is ideal. It effortlessly casts light drift baits and corkies with the minimum weight needed to work low clear drifts and pools. It’s also a little less Power: 2 steehead handles Pieces: 2 to deal with if you’re fishing from a tube or pontoon boat. Steelhead 300 6-10 1/4-1/2 Moderate Light 11668-01 $315.00 Spinning 300

Our new best all-around steelhead rod may be the most accurate description for this rod. This STR1044S 301 Length: 8’8” is a great choice for fishing small to medium-sized rivers. A surprisingly strong rod that casts Power: 4 with precision and provides the strength to work the fish, even when some brute suddenly Pieces: 2 decides to spend one more year in the salt. Spinning Steelhead 300 8-12 3/8-3/4 Fast Med-Light 11669-01 $325.00

STR1045S With a little more backbone to throw heavy spoons and spinners from the bank, the 1045 is Length: 8’8” a great high-water, winter steelheader. With sufficient power to move big fish, it’s not only a Power: 5 good choice for large winter run steelies in swift currents, but works well for small salmon like Pieces: 2 silvers and chums. Spinning Steelhead 300 8-17 3/8-1 Fast Med-Heavy 11670-01 $330.00

STR1045c This rod is great to have on your side when doing battle in the swifter, colder currents of winter. Length: 8’8” It’s a great casting rod that can handle heavier baits when the conditions require you to go big. Power: 5 The casting version of the 1045, like the spinning, provides the power to take on the largest Pieces: 2 winter runs, along with all but the largest salmon. Casting Steelhead 301 8-17 3/8-1 Fast Med-Heavy 11664-01 $330.00

STR1104c When the conditions require long leaders and light weights the finesse of this rod can handle Length: 9’2” it. When the conditions require you to step up to heavier gear the power of this rod can handle Power: 4 it. This versatility makes this an especially great rod for the medium size rivers found throughout Pieces: 2 the Pacific Northwest. Casting Steelhead 301 8-12 3/8-3/4 Fast Med-Light 11665-01 $340.00

STR1161s Very thin, clear water can lead to easily spooked fish which is when this rod shines. The extra Length: 9’8” length of this light-line drift rod allows you to achieve greater distance while the softness of Power: 1 the rod allows you to do it with line as light as 4 lbs. It’s great for fishing a float and jig on light Pieces: 2 line. The 1161 is a “soft rod”, but it offers enough stiffness and power in the butt section to Spinning gain total control of the most aggressive summer run chromers. Steelhead 300 4-8 1/16-3/8 Slow Ultra-Light 11671-01 $335.00

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This is our home turf, salmon country. This is where we all grew up and learned how to fish. Our local customers, guides and staff are among the finest salmon fishermen in the world. So when we asked them how to make the ultimate salmon rods, they had plenty to say. We had countless conversations and came up with hundreds of designs and re-designs. Months of trials and field-testing resulted in this great lineup of salmon rods. Trolling, backbouncing, spinners, plugging, hovering or bank fishing, whatever your game, we’ve got you covered. These rods are powerful, light, sensitive and best of all, each one has an action specifically tailored for a technique that puts the chromers in the boat. Gone are the days of lugging around one big stick and making it work (sort of) for all your salmon fishing needs. You can measure the difference in pleasure on the water and number of fish in the net. Enjoy.

The Spinner and Hover rods are GLX models featuring new super light, nickel titanium RECOIL® line guides. They are extremely sensitive, tough, resilient and they provide a noticeable reduction in rod weight. The butt ends are made from a super durable composite cork. Compared to traditional rubber ends, they are very quiet when bounced against a boat surface. And the rounded edge results in friendlier contact with the ribcage. “I’ve been impressed with G.Loomis rods for years and I know they’re constantly upgrading, but these rods are incredible. They’re so light and responsive they just salmon & steelhead make it more fun to fish, if that’s possible.” Tim Juarez, Northwest Guide out of Tillamook, Oregon. salmon series Left: Tim with Mike Perusse and Bruce Holt.

MOOCHING RODS “They’re so light and sensitive they just jump out and talk to you. Instead of just bouncing along, you feel the mud, rocks and the sand. You can lift the lead up We now offer five mooching/trolling rods that address varying needs of length and strength. The longer without any effort at all. They’re probably twice as easy to fish as any other rod.” rods are for the bow and the shorter rods for the stern to get that perfect spread and ultimate water cover- age. Equipped with Fuji Alconite guides for lighter weight and a lower profile. All of our trolling rods have Terry Mulkey, Northwest Guide from Garibaldi, OR sharing his views on the new a forgiving moderate action to tame even the toughest big Chinook. Backbounce rods.

Style Line Lure Sug. Model Technique Length pieces Weight Weight Handle Action power item# US Retail BACKBOUNCE RODS SAMR1024C Casting/Mooching 8’6” 2 10-30 1-6 158 Mod-Fast Mag-Heavy 11516-01 $300.00 SAMR1084C Casting/Mooching 9’ 2 10-30 1-6 158 Moderate Heavy 11517-01 $305.00 Our two new Backbounce rods are both 8’ in length for optimal control. These rods have a much lighter SAMR1174C Casting/Mooching 9’9” 2 10-30 1-6 158 Moderate Heavy 11518-01 $310.00 feel paired up with a new Fuji Alconite guide configuration and improved actions. You will be able to SAMR1265C Casting/Mooching 10’6” 2 10-40 2-8 158 Moderate Heavy 11519-01 $320.00 SAMR1474C Casting/Mooching 12’3” 2 10-25 1/2-5 158 Moderate Med-Heavy 11520-01 $330.00 bounce all day and not need to ice your arm all night. The new SABBR963C is for bouncing the lighter leads needed when fish are holding in slower currents. The tip still has that backbounce action but can handle weights in the 1 to 3-ounce range. Both rods allow you to keep in constant contact with the bottom, 158 therefore keeping your bait in the strike zone longer, resulting in more hookups.

Style Line Lure Sug. Model Technique Length pieces Weight Weight Handle Action power item# US Retail “I’ve told them don’t fix them if they ain’t broke, but they didn’t listen. SABBR963C Casting/Backbounce 8’ 1 10-20 1-3 158 Fast Mag-Med 11524-01 $265.00 They kept pushing themselves, and us for more input. Good thing, SABBR965C Casting/Backbounce 8’ 1 17-40 2-8 158 Fast Mag-Heavy 11523-01 $275.00 because these are the best rods I’ve ever fished. They’re like fishing for salmon with a light steelhead rod. They’re strong, and I mean really 158 strong. They’re continually smooth through the entire rod. They’re tremendous, the best of the great.” Clancy Holt, Chehalis, WA. Salmon, Steelhead and Sturgeon guide for 48 years in Oregon, Washington, California, and on the Columbia River to Idaho. HOVER ROD There’s a technique for salmon we call hovering. It’s been a well kept secret for quite a few years up here in the Pacific Northwest, but it’s time to let the proverbial cat out of the bag. The fish targeted are usually in PLUG RODS deep holes, normally suspended and non-aggressive. They have a tendency to follow the bait and nip at it. The bite is almost indistinguishable, but that’s where the “hover rod” comes in. First of all, it’s the first rod The two rods in this line-up should cover all your plugging needs and then some. The first is an upgraded designed especially for this special technique. It’s GLX and features the new, innovative RECOIL® guide version of our old HSR982C GL3. You asked us to improve the tip and “lock up” strength and that is what system making it extremely light and sensitive. At 7’4”, it’s shorter and much lighter than most salmon we have done. The action has been improved, along with increased sensitivity and strength. This was rods, but you don’t have to cast it with this technique, you just drop the bait down to the right depth and a proven favorite that has been dialed in to make it that much better. The second model is SAPR983C. drift through the hole. A light, responsive tip telegraphs even the lightest tap, but when you set the hook it With the increase in larger plugs and working deeper water, there was a definite need for a heavier plug- locks up instantly with power that will surprise even the most demanding salmon angler. This is important ging rod. This rod carries the classic plugging action but is bumped up a notch in strength in the tip and because you are usually sitting down, holding the rod as steady as possible so you can really watch the tip midsection to run the bigger plugs without maxing out the rod. Beautifully finished to mimic the blue to chrome and concentrate on the bite. If the rod’s too soft, you can’t set the hook properly, if it’s too stiff, you can’t coloring of bright salmon. Finished with Fuji Alconite guides for a low profile action and less weight. detect the bite. The new GLX Hover Rod is the perfect combination of a light sensitive tip and a strong, powerful butt-section. When the bite gets light and the fish get finicky, it can be one of the most intense Style Line Lure Sug. Model Technique Length pieces Weight Weight Handle Action power item# US Retail fishing experiences you’ll ever have. If you know the fish are there, this rod can rat them out.

SAPR982C Casting/Plug 8’2” 1 12-25 1/2-5 158 Ex-Fast Mag-Med 11525-01 $260.00 Style Line Lure Sug. SAPR983C Casting/Plug 8’2” 1 14-30 5/8-6 158 Ex-Fast Mag-Med 11526-01 $265.00 Model Technique Length pieces Weight Weight Handle Action power item# US Retail SAHR883C GLX Casting/Hover 7’4” 1 10-20 1-3 160 Ex-Fast Mag-Med 11527-01 $360.00 158 160

SPINNER RODS “When salmon are just nipping at your bait, these new salmon rods let you know it. ‘Nose bites’ are tough enough to feel let alone hook up consistently, but these new These two models, one at 7’6” and one at 8’4”, will blow you away. Both are completely new, and specifi- rods make it a whole new ball game. You can almost feel them look at your bait. cally designed to fish “in-line” spinners for salmon. They have a super sensitive tip with instant backbone It’s the lightest and most sensitive rod I’ve ever fished.” to set the hook. They give you the feeling that you are watching your spinner on a big screen TV, transmit- Herb Good guides in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. ting every twist of the blades, bump on the bottom and most importantly, that subtle slack bite. We made it physically light because you will be holding it in your hand all day. Beautifully finished with a dark blue/ gray matte finish, the GLX technology and RECOIL® guides provide the perfect balance of lightweight materials, extreme sensitivity and uncanny strength! SPINNING RODS Style Line Lure Sug. Model Technique Length pieces Weight Weight Handle Action power item# US Retail Big rivers, swift currents and hard-fighting hawgs. These spinning rods, one 8’6”, and one 9’, are designed for the special needs of the Alaskan bank salmon fisherman. They allow you to make long effortless casts SASR902C GLX Casting/Spinner 7’6” 1 12-25 1/2-5 159 Ex-Fast Mag-Heavy 11522-01 $365.00 SASR1002C GLX Casting/Spinner 8’4” 1 12-25 1/2-5 159 Ex-Fast Mag-Heavy 11521-01 $375.00 with everything from large spinners to small, weightless egg clusters. And with the sensitivity to feel subtleties of the drift, along with the strength to set the hook and land these large fish, you may find these to be the ultimate multi-purpose salmon rods. 159 Style Line Lure Sug. Model Technique Length pieces Weight Weight Handle Action power item# US Retail SAR1024S Spin/Salmon 8’6” 2 10-25 1/2-1 1/2 161 Moderate Heavy 11529-01 $245.00 SAR1084S Spin/Salmon 9’ 2 10-25 1/2-1 1/2 161 Moderate Heavy 11528-01 $250.00

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44 45 salmon & steelhead With demand exploding for premium, high performance Center Pin rods, we’re proud to offer four new models that cover all your float needs, from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest. These rods have very CENTER PIN rods light yet strong tips that say goodbye to “tip sag.” While other manufacturers have to add more material to create long rods like these, resulting in heavy sagging tips, we chose to use our proprietary GLX graphite. They’re finished with extra long cork and composite handles for perfect balance and reel positioning, then matched with the finest high frame titanium RECOIL® guides from REC® for higher sensitivity and reduced weight. The result is the lightest, fastest rods of this length anywhere.

NEW Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail str1352 CP The 11’3” length makes this the perfect cp rod for the famous creeks of PA and IND, and any- GLX where breaking through brush or fishing tight water is required. This rod has a soft enough tip Length: 11’3” to protect light leaders where water clarity requires them, yet maintain the power to turn a fresh Power: 2 run steelhead anywhere. Pieces: 2 CenterPin 302 6-10 1/8-1/2 Moderate Light 11660-01 $515.00 CENTER PIN

str1562 CP This rod is a great all-around rod no matter where you fish. The 13 foot length and high speed, GLX make casting floats of any size a dream. Its super light weight balances with almost any pin Length: 13’ reel making long days with no arm fatigue possible for the first time. Power: 2 CenterPin 302 6-10 1/8-1/2 Moderate Light 11658-01 $540.00 Pieces: 2 CENTER PIN

str1563 CP Big water, heavy flows and large floats are no match for this 3 power. It’s hard to believe a rod GLX this light can handle 6-10 pound leaders and still have the speed to set hooks at distances never Length: 13’ thought possible. This rod will also double as a coho-king rod in waters from BC to Oregon. Power: 3 CenterPin 302 8-12 1/4-5/8 Moderate Med-Light 11659-01 $550.00 Pieces: 2 CENTER PIN

str1803 CP 15 foot, fast and light, never before has this option been available. With a 6-10lb line rating GLX this rod can master anything from the pier heads of Wisconsin to the Manistee, Thomson or Length: 15’ the mighty Niagara. The extra length helps aid in extra long casts of oversized floats, keeping Power: 3 the line off the water and tiring fish in the largest steelhead water in the world. Pieces: 3 CenterPin 302 8-12 1/4-5/8 Moderate Med-Light 11661-01 $595.00 CENTER PIN

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47 salmon & steelhead Great Lake anglers have been steelhead fishing with floats for years and now it’s becoming one of the more successful tech- float rods niques in the Northwest. Our Float Rods are unequaled in maximiz- ing this technique, allowing your bait to reach the correct depth and stay in the zone longer, enabling you to cover a drift more efficient- ly than ever before. The extra length offers the ability to mend your line behind the float for a drag free drift and provides additional hook-setting power to pick up the slack line without lifting your rod and hightailing it a hundred yards down the bank. Available in a spinning and a Skamania style, which allows you to use a standard spinning or a single action reel.

Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail stfr1321s This moderate-action rod was designed by local jig makers from upper portions of the Green Length: 11’ River region, specifically with summer run float fisherman in mind. Ideal for fishing small 1/16- Power: 1 ounce jigs with the lightest of balsa wood floats. The length enables you to mend your line, Pieces: 2 while allowing extended, uninterrupted drifts. SPINNING Float 200 4-8 1/16-3/8 Moderate Light 11330-01 $310.00

stfr1262s From the banks of the Umpqua to the north ponds of the Calawah, this rod has it all for sum- Length: 10’6” mer and winter steelhead. This 10’6” float rod will handle 1/2-ounce jigs, bubblegum worms, Power: 2 sandshrimp and small egg clusters. Definitely a rod of choice among seasoned float fisher- Pieces: 2 man. SPINNING Float 200 6-10 1/4-1/2 Moderate Med-Light 11329-01 $300.00

stfr1363s This Olympic Peninsula favorite is the most versatile rod of the series. Silvers and chum don’t Length: 11’4” stand a chance against this moderate/fast action rod. It fishes optimal with 12-pound test and Power: 3 has plenty of backbone for that once in a lifetime steelhead. Pieces: 2 Float 200 8-12 1/4-3/4 Mod-Fast Med-Light 11331-01 $320.00 SPINNING

stfr1474s Big rod, big water, big fish. This powerful 12’3” rod can handle up to a 1-ounce jig and has Length: 12’3” the backbone to fish big egg clusters in the deepest of slots. From the sandy shores of King Power: 4 Camp on the “Nush” in Alaska to the trailer court on the Nehalem River in Oregon, this is Pieces: 2 the bobber rod for you. SPINNING Float 210 10-17 1/4-1 Fast Med-Heavy 11332-01 $330.00

stfr1601-sk At last a rod to handle the difficult conditions of the Great Lakes steelheader. Made of IMX Length: 13’4” material the lightweight nature of this rod provides comfortable fishing from dark to dark Power: 1 without the need to ice your arm at day’s end. You’ll feel confident fishing even the lightest Pieces: 3 tippets, but will be able to “put the boots to ‘em” to avoid the all too familiar logjam. Guide SPINNING spacing and size has been meticulously designed to provide for efficient power and minimal freeze-up problems, even for the January die-hard steelheader. Float 201 4-8 1/4-1/2 Moderate Light 11337-01 $365.00

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49 salmon & steelhead salmon & steelhead Classic the classics hot shot Rods

The Classics. These are the technological wonders that put We designed these rods with light to medium tips and magnum-power butt sec- G.Loomis at the top. Nothing added, nothing taken away, these rods tions, which make them excellent casting tools and even better fish-fighting tools. simply get the job done. This arsenal of classic rods is offered in If you’re unfamiliar, the Hot Shot technique goes something like this... the angler one or more models: GLX, with their lightweight and extreme sensi- positions his boat at the head of a run and allows the current to pull the plug down tivity are in a class by themselves. IMX, super-high modulus graph- to the fish zone. The boat then sweeps across the current so the plug covers the ite which makes these rods unbelievably sensitive. GL3, probably entire width of the river (lure action is then monitored by watching the wiggle of the rod tip). When a fish hits, the magnum butt section actually sets the hook for you. the best performance value on the market. Or GL2, available in two The boat operator keeps tension on the fish until the angler can grab the rod from colors: Neptune Blue or Merlot, there is no better starting point. the holder. An extremely effective technique and a very versatile rod.

Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail hsr9000c This rod was originally designed to back-troll small plugs for steelhead or silver salmon. Ex- Length: 7’6” tremely versatile, the 9000C is surprisingly powerful. Northwest anglers have found it to be Power: 00 a great small stream drift rod for spooky summer-run steelhead, and in areas where Chinook Pieces: 1 salmon can be found in quiet holding water, this rod is tough enough to handle Kings up to casting 30 pounds. GL3 12 6-12 1/4-1/2 Ex-Fast Mag-Light 10130-01 $240.00

hsr9000s This rod was originally designed to back-troll small plugs for steelhead or silver salmon. But Length: 7’6” because of its light tip and powerful butt, it has quickly emerged as the rod of choice for seri- Power: 00 ous walleye anglers fishing spinner/worm rigs. Saltwater flats fishermen also like the light tip Pieces: 1 for casting soft plastics, jigs or bait to cruising redfish and specks. Spinning GLX 22 6-12 1/4-1/2 Ex-Fast Mag-Light 10373-01 $395.00 IMX 22 6-12 1/4-1/2 Ex-Fast Mag-Light 10132-01 $265.00 GL3 96 6-12 1/4-1/2 Ex-Fast Mag-Light 10131-01 $225.00 GL2 24 6-12 1/4-1/2 Ex-Fast Mag-Light Below $160.00 GL2 Colors : Merlot #11134-01, Neptune #10969-01

hsr9000-2s Available exclusively in IMX graphite, this rod was developed for light steelhead duty on small- Length: 7’6” er rivers, where many anglers prefer the convenience of a two-piece rod. Just like its one- Power: 00 piece counterpart, this rod is extremely versatile, surprisingly powerful and super sensitive. Pieces: 2 IMX 22 6-12 1/4-1/2 Ex-Fast Mag-Light 10129-01 $295.00 Spinning

HSR9000-3S Pitch spinners for Alaska silvers, toss jigs or spoons to Gulf Coast redfish or cast bucktails Length: 7’6” to Chesapeake Bay stripers... the bottom line, this is a great all-around spinning rod and you Power: 00 can take it anywhere. Pieces: 3 GLX Travel 22 6-12 1/4-1/2 Ex-Fast Mag-Light 10550-01 $465.00 Spinning

hsr930c An excellent one-piece plug rod for salmon and steelhead, this is also a terrific rod for drift- Length: 7’9” ing small baits for summer steelhead and fall silvers. It has a magnum-power butt and quick, Power: 0 light tip that delivers fast, accurate casts and good fish-fighting ability—whether you’re in a Pieces: 1 boat or on the bank. Casting GL3 12 8-15 1/4-5/8 Ex-Fast Mag-Med 10133-01 $255.00

hsr930s Here’s a really good 12-pound test rod for almost any spin situation. Long enough for Length: 7’9” extended casts, but never cumbersome, the 930S makes an exceptional medium-range Power: 0 rod for steelhead and smaller salmon species. A perfect spinner rod for small rivers, it deliv- Pieces: 1 ers fast, accurate casts and handles surprisingly large fish. Spinning GL3 99 8-15 1/4-5/8 Ex-Fast Mag-Med 10134-01 $255.00

hsr932c The 932 features a fairly light tip (in comparison to the rest of the rod) that allows the angler Length: 7’9” to watch the action of the lure while trolling, or, as in the case of some of the Northwest Power: 2 coastal rivers, back-trolling. Pieces: 1 GL2 14 12-25 1/2-5 Ex-Fast Mag-Heavy Below $210.00 Casting GL2 Colors: Merlot #11096-01, Neptune #10931-01

hsr941c A shorter, lighter version of its counterpart, the HSR981, this rod was developed to fish Hot Length: 7’10” Shots, Wiggle Warts, Tadpollys and other deep diving steelhead plugs. Its extra-fast action, Power: 1 and magnum butt deliver enough power to back troll quickfish for spring and fall Chinook. A Pieces: 1 good choice for smaller rivers. Casting GL2 12 10-17 1/4-1 Ex-Fast Mag-Med Below $195.00 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11339-01, Neptune #11341-01

51 Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail salmon & steelhead Classic hsr981c The original G.Loomis plug rod, designed to fish Hot Shots, Wiggle Warts and other deep- Length: 8’2” diving salmon and steelhead lures. Built with a really fast taper and a magnum-power butt, backbounce Rods Power: 1 this rod works well for light-duty backbouncing as well. It casts lures of up to a couple of Pieces: 1 ounces, no problem, and will handle up to 4 ounces in a trolling/mooching situation. Casting GL3 13 10-20 3/8-4 Ex-Fast Mag-Med 10137-01 $270.00 GL2 13 10-20 3/8-4 Ex-Fast Mag-Med Below $205.00 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11312-01, Neptune #11314-01 Backbouncing is a special technique used primarily by Northwest steelhead and salmon anglers. To fish a pool or run, heavy lead is used to put your bait hsr983c This is our “mega” plug rod, designed to fish deep-diving salmon and steelhead lures, but right on the bottom and, with the help of the current, literally bounce your bait Length: 8’2” specifically developed for Alaska, where you need larger plugs and more lead to be effective. downstream, keeping it right in the fish’s face. Consequently, the rod you choose Power: 3 It has a fast taper with a magnum butt. Because it’s so powerful, it works well for backbounc- Pieces: 1 ing bait anywhere. depends on the power necessary to lift the weight off the bottom and still have Casting GL2 14 14-30 5/8-6 Ex-Fast Mag-Heavy Below $225.00 sufficient power to set the hook with authority. A heavy-duty rod with a stiff tip GL2 Colors : Merlot #11137-01, Neptune #10972-01 is crucial, because many times the fish are smack dab in the heaviest current and you need a lot of lead (not to mention the fact that King salmon can weigh hsr1021c Designed specifically for back-trolling plugs or drift-fishing for King salmon, this is also an in excess of 90 pounds). Length: 8’6” excellent big river steelhead rod. The fast taper and powerful, magnum butt make it a favor- Power: 1 ite among silver salmon anglers. It has a long rear cork grip for extra leverage and lots of Pieces: 2 power. Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail Casting IMX 13 10-20 3/8-4 Ex-Fast Mag-Med 10126-01 $380.00 bbr904c Preferred by anglers fishing smaller, shallow rivers, this model has plenty of power to handle GL3 13 10-20 3/8-4 Ex-Fast Mag-Med 10125-01 $310.00 Length: 7’6” large steelhead and salmon. It also makes a good light sturgeon rod. It has a long rear grip, GL2 13 10-20 3/8-4 Ex-Fast Mag-Med Below $225.00 and comes with a graphite trigger reel seat. GL2 Colors : Merlot #11093-01, Neptune #10928-01 Power: 4 Pieces: 1 GL2 13 12-25 1-6 Mod-Fast Heavy Below $170.00 Casting GL2 Colors: Merlot #11087-01, Neptune #10922-01 hsr1021s Here’s a powerful two-piece spinning rod designed specifically for drift fishing Chinook Length: 8’6” salmon in large rivers. Because of its fast taper and powerful, magnum butt section, it has bbr964c A stout, 8-foot version of our original backbouncing rod, designed mainly to fish for steelhead Power: 1 quickly become a favorite among hybrid and striper anglers as well—especially in estuary and Length: 8’ and salmon on larger rivers with heavy current. The extra length makes it a good choice for Pieces: 2 jetty fisheries. Power: 4 deep-water runs and pools where extra weight is needed and line control is more of an issue. Spinning GL2 32 10-20 1/4-1 1/4 Ex-Fast Mag-Med Below $235.00 GL2 13 12-25 1-6 Mod-Fast Heavy Below $180.00 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11132-01, Neptune #10967-01 Pieces: 1 Casting GL2 Colors: Merlot #11088-01, Neptune #10923-01

hsr1023c A two-piece, fast-action plug and backbounce rod with plenty of power. Designed for use bbr966c This is Alaska’s version of the backbounce rod. Designed to fish extremely heavy current and Length: 8’6” in the big rivers of Alaska for trophy Chinook salmon, this rod works well in light saltwater Length: 8’ big baits, this rod is strong enough to handle the giant salmon of the Kenai. Not for the faint Power: 3 conditions, as well. If you’re after really big salmon, this is a pretty fair drift rod, with more Power: 6 of heart. Heavy line, big weights and virtually zero drag. Pieces: 2 than enough backbone for shoreline fishing. But it really shines back-trolling large plugs like Pieces: 1 GL2 14 25-45 3-10 Mod-Fast Mag-Heavy Below $200.00 Casting Kwikfish or Wiggle Warts. GL2 Colors: Merlot #11138-01, Neptune #10973-01 GL2 13 12-25 1/2-5 Ex-Fast Mag-Heavy Below $235.00 Casting GL2 Colors: Merlot #11094-01, Neptune #10929-01

hot shot & backbounce handles hsr1025c Our magnum-power plug rod, designed specifically for Alaska. More than enough backbone Length: 8’6” to handle the biggest salmon you can find. Use it for either back-trolling, drift-fishing or 12 Power: 5 backbouncing. There’s enough power here to fish for ling cod, halibut or other oversized Pieces: 2 bottom fish as well. Casting GL2 13 15-30 1-6 Ex-Fast Mag-Heavy Below $245.00 13 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11095-01, Neptune #10930-01

Guide Ron Holt with a beautiful Oregon King Salmon. 52 53 salmon & steelhead Classic Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail STR1084S The spinning version of the 1084 offers all the benefits of the casting model with the added Length: 9’ advantage of being able to cast the smallest and lightest baits. When the water drops to a steelhead Rods Power: 4 low, gin clear summer flow, this rod will allow you to fish the small hooks and light weights Pieces: 2 required to avoid spooking the most selective feeders. spinning GL2 27 8-12 3/8-3/4 Fast Medium Below $225.00 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11349-01, Neptune #11351-01

We believe the two most important factors in a steelhead rod are line control STR1086C While technically this is a big-water steelhead rod, its 9 feet of muscle give you plenty of flexibility for almost any sea-run species, including big Chinook salmon. If you fish Alaska or any and sensitivity. These are two reasons why we build our steelhead rods in such Length: 9’ Power: 6 of the big rivers of the Northwest, it’s a great drift rod that will handle big plugs well, too. a wide variety of lengths and power ratings. No matter where you fish or which Pieces: 2 GL2 94 10-20 3/8-1 1/2 Fast Heavy Below $225.00 technique you choose, there’s a steelhead rod that offers you maximum control. Casting GL2 Colors: Merlot #11124-01, Neptune #10959-01

The ultimate light-line steelhead drift rod. The perfect action to handle 6-pound line and a Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail STR1141S Length: 9’6” subtle power, much like a fly rod, that tires fish quickly. We originally designed this rod for A good winter-run rod. A great summer-run rod. In other words, our best all-around steelhead str1024c Power: 1 the western technique known as boondogging. The technique requires a more forgiving rod, rod. This is an especially good choice for fishing small to medium-sized rivers where you Length: 8’6” Pieces: 2 because the fish will drop the bait the minute it feels any resistance. have sufficient room to work a fish once it’s hooked. It balances perfectly with 10-pound line Power: 4 Spinning GLX 29 4-8 1/16-3/8 Slow Ultra-Light 10386-01 $425.00 Pieces: 2 and 1/2-ounce lures, and it’s surprisingly strong. IMX 29 4-8 1/16-3/8 Slow Ultra-Light 10262-01 $355.00 Casting GL3 94 8-12 3/8-3/4 Fast Medium 10247-01 $290.00 GL3 29 4-8 1/16-3/8 Slow Ultra-Light 10261-01 $300.00 GL2 94 8-12 3/8-3/4 Fast Medium Below $210.00 GL2 27 4-8 1/16-3/8 Slow Ultra-Light Below $240.00 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11119-01, Neptune #10954-01 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11321-01, Neptune #11323-01

str1024s A spinning alternative when fishing small to medium-size rivers. Best suited for 8 or 10-pound STR1143C A wonderful big-river rod, this is the rod of choice in northern Washington and southern line and 1/2-ounce lures, this rod is surprisingly strong. It will handle most smaller salmon Length: 8’6” Length: 9’6” British Columbia. The length allows you to fish a float or use traditional drift fishing methods species and steelhead. Power: 4 Power: 3 with artificial eggs, bait and spinners. Boaters like this rod for boondogging the likes of the Pieces: 2 GL3 102 8-12 3/8-3/4 Fast Medium 10249-01 $290.00 Skagit and the Cowlitz. GL2 27 8-12 3/8-3/4 Fast Medium Below $210.00 Pieces: 2 Spinning Casting IMX 12 6-12 3/8-3/4 Mod-Fast Medium 11328-01 $395.00 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11120-01, Neptune #10955-01 GL3 94 6-12 3/8-3/4 Mod-Fast Medium 10339-01 $315.00

This winter steelhead rod provides the extra power necessary to fish higher water conditions STR1025C STR1173S-SK Here’s a Great Lakes steelhead rod, specially designed to fish the brush-lined streams and and swifter currents. On average, winter steelies run larger than their summer cousins, so the Length: 8’6” Length: 9’9” rivers of the upper Midwest. It has a Skamania-style handle, which is a fancy way of saying its extra backbone is a big advantage. Power: 5 Power: 3 foregrip is long and its rear grip short. Why? For added leverage and line control, especially Pieces: 2 IMX 12 8-17 3/8-1 Fast Med-Heavy 10252-01 $365.00 with slip-bobber rigs and light splitshot dropper rigs. GL3 94 8-17 3/8-1 Fast Med-Heavy 10251-01 $295.00 Pieces: 2 Casting Spinning GL2 28 6-12 3/8-3/4 Mod-Fast Medium 11386-01 $215.00 GL2 94 8-17 3/8-1 Fast Med-Heavy Below $215.00 GL2 Color: Neptune GL2 Colors: Merlot #11121-01, Neptune #10956-01

STR1201S-SK A specialty steelhead rod designed to fish the smaller streams of the Great Lakes region, Designed for winter steelhead, where you need a little more backbone due to the larger STR1025S Length: 10’ where you need a quick hook-set to keep the fish clear of brush and logs. The handle grips weights required to fish high water conditions, the 1025S has sufficient power to fish Length: 8’6” Power: 1 are reversed from the traditional western rod styles, with a long foregrip and short rear grip. Power: 5 salmon, best suited for silvers and chums. This lets the angler put his hand ahead of the reel. GL3 102 8-17 3/8-1 Fast Med-Heavy 10254-01 $295.00 Pieces: 2 Pieces: 2 Spinning GL2 28 6-10 1/16-3/16 Moderate Light 10960-01 $205.00 Spinning GL2 27 8-17 3/8-1 Fast Med-Heavy Below $215.00 GL2 Color: Neptune GL2 Colors: Merlot #11122-01, Neptune #10957-01 STR1263C The extra power of the 1263 will get you steelhead in larger rivers—especially drift fishermen The 1082C is a very nice light-action summer-run steelhead rod, designed to fish 6 to STR1082C Length: 10’6” who require long casts to reach those slots on the far bank. This rod is powerful enough for 10-pound line in low, clear water conditions. It has a light, responsive tip with a fairly Length: 9’ Power: 3 light-duty mooching for silvers, and it’s an especially good float rod. soft midsection that allows you to lob small lures or bait to spooky fish. The butt sec- Power: 2 Pieces: 2 GL3 94 6-12 3/8-3/4 Fast Medium 10266-01 $320.00 tion, however, is still fairly powerful, allowing you to handle large fish as well. Pieces: 2 Casting GL2 13 6-12 3/8-3/4 Fast Medium Below $240.00 Casting IMX 12 6-10 1/4-1/2 Moderate Light 10256-01 $370.00 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11624-01, Neptune #11633-01 GL3 94 6-10 1/4-1/2 Moderate Light 10255-01 $295.00 STR1264C This is a very popular Canadian big water rod that’s designed to handle long leaders and Same specs here as on the 1082C, only in a spinning rod. Perfect for summer-run steelies STR1082S Length: 10’6” light weights while fishing from the bank during the low, clear water periods of summer. It in low, clear water conditions and 6 to 8-pound line. Length: 9’ Power: 4 also works well when it’s time to step up to the heavier gear of winter. And the extra length Power: 2 IMX 29 6-10 1/4-1/2 Moderate Light 10258-01 $370.00 allows you to hold the rod high when you need to leave the bank for some deep wading. GL2 27 6-10 1/4-1/2 Moderate Light Below $205.00 Pieces: 2 Pieces: 2 Casting GL2 13 8-12 3/8-3/4 Moderate Medium Below $240.00 Spinning GL2 Colors: Merlot #11123-01, Neptune #10958-01 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11625-01, Neptune #11634-01

STR1083C A specialty rod designed to fish large summer-run steelhead rivers and late summer/early fall Length: 9’ low-water conditions in coastal streams for salmon. It fishes optimally with 10-pound line, STR1265C A powerful, extra-long drift rod designed specifically for the big rivers of British Columbia. giving you a little better leverage on big fish, but still allows you to downsize for clear water Power: 3 Length: 10’6” While it’s basically made for float fishing, it will work equally well using standard drift gear. situations. It has the power to handle a 20-pound silver or chum and still let you drop down Pieces: 2 Power: 5 Its medium-heavy power rating makes it ideal for silvers and chum salmon as well. Also Casting to 6-pound test if you need to. A good all-around drift rod. makes a great downrigger/planer board rod for trolling in the Great Lakes. GL2 94 6-12 3/8-3/4 Fast Med-Light Below $220.00 Pieces: 2 Casting GL2 13 10-20 3/8-1 1/2 Moderate Med-Heavy Below $235.00 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11133-01, Neptune #10968-01 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11126-01, Neptune #10961-01

STR1083S Like its casting cousin this new spinning version of the 1083 is designed for big summer-run STR1265S Like its casting counterpart (see above), this spinning rod was designed for smaller salmon steelies and small salmon. A good all-around drift rod, and a better-than-average spoon rod Length: 9’ Length: 10’6” in British Columbia. It works great with float fishing or standard drift gear, and it’s a good for big western rivers and the Great Lakes. Power: 3 Power: 5 alternative for downriggers and planer boards in the Great Lakes. A perfect choice for cast- Pieces: 2 GL2 27 6-12 3/8-3/4 Fast Med-Light Below $215.00 ing spoons and spinners from the shore at prime river mouths. GL2 Colors: Merlot #11140-01, Neptune #10975-01 Pieces: 2 Spinning Spinning GL2 33 10-20 3/8-1 1/2 Moderate Med-Heavy Below $230.00 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11141-01, Neptune #10976-01 STR1084C As you travel north through steelhead country, rod lengths gradually increase (by the time Length: 9’ you get to Canada, you’re up to 12 feet or more), but when you look at the techniques involved Power: 4 it’s easy to see why. It handles the long leaders and light leads required for the low, clear Pieces: 2 water of summer, and the heavier gear needed to fish the high, green water of winter. Casting IMX 12 8-12 3/8-3/4 Fast Medium 10259-01 $375.00 GL2 94 8-12 3/8-3/4 Fast Medium Below $225.00 GL2 Colors: Merlot #11316, Neptune #11318-01

54 55 salmon & steelhead Classic salmon & steelhead Classic salmon Rods BC Rods

G.Loomis salmon rods are designed for a special technique called mooching. This Our BC rods are designed for the use of single action mooching style reels. They style of fishing is done from a boat by slowly trolling or drifting with the wind or feature reverse handles with a long fore grip and short rear grip for increased le- tide. Both methods are effective, but each requires a rod that will allow the fish to verage. When you’re heading to BC or Alaska, where you’ll be trolling, mooching chew on the bait and pull it down without much resistance. That’s why our salmon or drifting a float in the pursuit of salmon and steelhead, these rods are a good rods feature a soft, moderate action. It lets the rod bend easily when the fish first choice for a travel companion. hits the bait so he’ll hang on a little longer (at which point, you set the hook and hang on a lot longer). Of course, these rods also have to handle the heavy weight Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power Color item# Sug. US Retail required to keep your bait in the “zone,” so we build them with plenty of power to sar1363 BC This steelhead and small salmon rod is reversed from the traditional western style. It has a boot. The standard mooching rod is nine feet long, but if you fish several rigs at Length: 11’4” long fore grip with a short rear grip, allowing you to put your hand ahead of the reel, increas- one time, you may want to use longer rods on the outside rigs to keep your lines Power: 3 ing leverage and allowing for a smooth, consistent lift of the rod tip without reel movement. Pieces: 2 The longer length allows you to easily mend your line and land big fish on lighter tippets. and lures separated. Longer rods also make it easier to handle the long leaders Casting From crazy Coho to hard fighting kings, on large and small streams alike, this the sweetest necessary in clear water with spooky fish. of the bunch for river fishing. GL2 303 10-20 3/8-2 Fast Med-Heavy Merlot 11626-01 $275.00 Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail sar1265 BC Here’s a rod that you will want when targeting Chinook on your Sitka Alaska trip, just make sar1084c This powerful, moderate-action mooching rod handles up to 30-pound line and will troll/ Length: 10’6” sure you have plenty of line on your single action reel. This is the Mac daddy when mooching Length: 9’ mooch up to 6 ounces or cast 2-3 ounces without a problem. It’s an excellent rod for bob- Power: 5 or trolling with heavy weights and long leaders. Rain gear and a nice digital camera make Power: 4 ber fishing large fall Chinook near tidewater, and its oversized guides and tip-top allow extra Pieces: 2 nice accessories when fishing this rod. Pieces: 2 room for a bobber stop. Casting GL2 303 20-30 2-8 Moderate Heavy Merlot 11627-01 $255.00 Casting GL2 13 10-30 1-6 Moderate Heavy Below $235.00 GL2 Colors : Merlot #11108-01, Neptune #10943-01 str1263 BC So you’re into Float fishing, long killer drifts that are interrupted by the sight of your float go- Length: 10’6” ing up stream faster than you can run, no problem this is your rod. Plenty of power in the butt Power: 3 section to land that picture perfect fish. This is also a great light action rod for downrigging sar1265c Designed for mooching in tidewater and ocean salmon fisheries, the 1265 has a power- Pieces: 2 and mooching for silvers. “4-inch Pink bubble gum worms come highly recommended” Length: 10’6” ful tip and butt, capable of casting 3 or 4 ounces or mooching/trolling up to 8 ounces. Casting GL2 303 6-12 3/8-3/4 Fast Medium Merlot 11628-01 $240.00 Power: 5 Rated for up to 40-pound line, the 10-foot-plus length gives you excellent line and lure Pieces: 2 control in all trolling and mooching situations, plus helps keep the fish from the props str1264 BC A specialty steelhead rod designed to fish the streams of the Great Lakes region, where you Casting when you get him close to the boat. It also makes a great bobber rod. Length: 10’6” need a quick hook-set to keep the fish clear of brush and logs. This would be the ultimate GL2 13 10-40 2-8 Moderate Heavy Below $255.00 Power: 4 winter run rod, bigger floats, lots of split shot followed by the coolest bead pattern in the box. GL2 Colors : Merlot #11109-01, Neptune #10944-01 Pieces: 2 If you’re looking for long drag free drifts this is the stick. Casting GL2 303 8-12 3/8-3/4 Moderate Medium Merlot 11629-01 $240.00 sar1266c When you’re fishing big water with big floats and baits this is the rod. As far as Salmon Length: 10’6” rods go, this one is the workhorse. Make your cast, wrap yourself around a tree, set the str1265 BC If Big Coastal Steelhead, Kings and Silvers are in your next adventure, feel free to line this Power: 6 hook and hold on. This rod will win the battle with the largest Salmon anywhere. Length: 10’6” rod up, make the sickest cast you can, and hold on! This rod is designed for ultimate mend- Pieces: 2 GL2 13 15-40 2-10 Moderate Ex-Heavy Below $280.00 Power: 5 ing capabilities allowing you to make the longest undisturbed drift possible but still have Casting GL2 Colors : Merlot #11623-01, Neptune #11632-01 Pieces: 2 enough back bone to come tight once the float goes under. Casting GL2 303 10-20 3/8-1 1/2 Moderate Med-Heavy Merlot 11630-01 $245.00 sar1363c From Silvers to small kings, this rod handles it all. Whether you’re fishing in low, clear water, Length: 11’4” or just after a fall rain, the longer length allows you to easily mend your line and land big fish Power: 3 on lighter leaders. Pieces: 2 GL2 13 8-17 3/8-1 Fast Med-Heavy Below $275.00 BC handle Casting GL2 Colors : Merlot #11622-01, Neptune #11631-01 303

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Getting your fly to the fish can be tough enough. So if you’re new to the sport, or just not able to get out on the water enough to Steve Rajeff, Chief Rod Designer - Perspective on Fishing perfect your cast, a little cooperation from your equipment can be a i started tournament casting at a young age. The Golden Gate Angling and tremendous help. While we can’t keep you from hooking the branch Casting Club located in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, was only a 5 minute bicycle behind you, we can make casting smooth and easy from the start. ride from home. I met serious fishermen and casters at the ponds, and eventually re- We know you don’t need the extra stress of fighting a rod that’s not ceived invitations to join members for trout fishing trips to spring fed rivers in Northern designed right. California. As my casting credits improved, I was invited to help out in some of the early fly fishing schools held in Montana andI had the honor to meet legendary guides, fly tying Our new Xperience line features the materials and per- instructors, and authors, during the late 1970’s. During breaks from San Francisco State University I guided for Kulik Lodge in Bristol Bay, Alaska. At some point during formance that other manufacturers reserve for their best rods. The college, a trip to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica was where I caught my first tarpon. tapers are designed to be easily castable even when you’ve been After college, I immediately went into the tackle business as a fly fishing tackle rep, away from the water for longer than you’d like to admit. Their un- traveling the Rocky Mountain region. As a certified “fishing nut”, I still managed two failing performance makes them a perfect choice for your “go to” more seasons of guiding in Alaska, and two in Montana. In 1986, I joined G.Loomis and rod. Their incredible value make them an awful tempting addition quickly moved into the engineering and design department. It was a dream job come as a buddy/back-up rod or for picking up a specific rod size for a true, I suddenly could apply my casting skills into the blank design to make better fishing rods. It was exciting to test the very earliest high modulus materials and unique situation. the first toughened epoxy systems available for rod development, and I was able to customize the mandrel tapers to take even greater advantage of the new properties. Thanks to the progressive action and crisp feel, our GL2 Combining the best raw materials on the planet with the unique custom machinery, rods are great whether you’re making short or long casts, or just along with lots of feedback from our Fish Team members, dealers, guides and fishing trying to make any cast for that matter. You may have just started, friends, is how G.Loomis creates fishing rods a cut above the rest. but that doesn’t mean you should settle for second best. Each one incredible Fishing opportunities continue to come my way, in April I found of our beautifully designed rods are available in your choice of Nep- my way to Chile with Nomads of the Seas. Once aboard Atmosphere, we explored tune Blue or Evergreen finish. the Patagonia fjords, and were treated to the finest service imaginable. I enjoyed some of the most remote trout fishing to be found in the southern hemisphere Pair your new fly rod up with a G.LoomisE astFork or Venture and caught gorgeous brown and rainbow trout. Fishing is a consuming sport fly reel. As you gain more experience and feel like increasing your for me because it presents so many challenges and requires as many skills. gear, you won’t have to do much. This system will not only keep up There is no one form of fishing that is “best or my favorite”. I enjoy the beautiful places the sport takes me, and all the great friends that I make along the way. with your demands, it will remain your favorite for years to come.

Steve Rajeff recaptured the All Round International Casting Championship in September 2006. The biannual event held in Ireland marks his 14th world title at the age of 50. This winter, Steve was also honored as an inductee into the Northern California Federation of Flyfishers Hall of Fame for his involvement in tackle development and tournament casting accomplishments.

59 fly rods xperience

Xperience fly rods are a new range of high performance/high value travel fly rods. Utilizing the same high modulus graphite found in the top of the line rods of other brands, the rod tapers have been crafted to cast effortlessly with a lightweight feel, yet with durability to become an heirloom. The lighter sizes, with medium fast taper and stiffness, provide the high line speed needed for accuracy and control. As the demands of casting greater distance with larger weighted flies arise, the #8 and heavier models are designed with fast/stiffer taper to meet what ever challenge swims within range. Finished in a rich mahogany brown color with a new anodized reel seat these rods are suitable for all fresh and saltwater conditions.

NEW Model Length Line Wt. pieces Handle Taper power item# Sug. US Retail FR904-3 Xperience 7’6” 4 3 188 Med-Fast Medium 11714-01 $265.00 FR963-3 Xperience 8’ 3 3 188 Med-Fast Medium 11715-01 $265.00 FR1084-4 Xperience 9’ 4 4 189 Fast Med-Stiff 11717-01 $285.00 FR1025-4 Xperience 8’6” 5 4 189 Fast Med-Stiff 11716-01 $285.00 FR1085-4 Xperience 9’ 5 4 189 Fast Med-Stiff 11718-01 $285.00 FR1086-4 Xperience 9’ 6 4 189 Fast Med-Stiff 11719-01 $285.00 FR1088-4 Xperience 9’ 8 4 190 Fast Stiff 11686-01 $295.00 FR1089-4 Xperience 9’ 9 4 190 Fast Stiff 11720-01 $295.00 FR10810-4 Xperience 9’ 10 4 191 Fast Stiff 11687-01 $325.00 FR10812-4 Xperience 9’ 12 4 191 Fast Stiff 11703-01 $345.00

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61 Handle Taper Power Evergreen Item# neptune Item# Sug. U.S. Retail fly rods fr904 If you’re drawn to the intimate confines of smaller streams, this is a great little rod for cast- Length: 7’6” ing small flies, and even some streamers, in tight spaces. It’s also a nice tool for hitting the Line: 4 nearby bluegill pond. gl2 Pieces: 2 63 Medium Medium 11195 11185-01 $195.00

FR1085 If you’re looking for one trout rod to do it all, this is a good bet. The 5-weight line can stand Length: 9’ up to a decent breeze, turn over smaller-sized streamers, yet still delicately present small dry Line: 5 flies to skeptical fish. The 9-foot length helps get your backcast up off the water and high- Pieces: 2 stick a nymph through pocket water. Anything we’ve left out? 64 Medium Medium 11192 11182-01 $195.00

FR1086 With advances in technology, lighter rods have become stronger. A few years back, this was Length: 9’ the mainstay of western trout anglers. Now, a 6-weight makes a nice rod for bigger trout and Line: 6 warm-water species. Basically, this rod is everything the 5-weight is – just a little more. Lon- Pieces: 2 ger casts, in stronger breezes, with bigger flies. And, just because we like you, a fair measure of delicacy is included at no extra charge. 64 Medium Medium 11193 11183-01 $195.00

FR1088 Trust us, no matter how far from the ocean you live, if you fish long enough, you’re going to Length: 9’ try saltwater fly fishing. This is a versatile rod for saltwater flats fishing. The GL2’s progres- Line: 8 sive taper makes a nice, easy-loading rod for less aggressive casters or anyone just learning Pieces: 2 to use heavier gear. 65 Medium Medium 11194 11184-01 $215.00

FR1089 A very versatile and durable big rod for salmon, pike and saltwater use. Casts big flies and Length: 9’ handles wind with authority, without a lot of effort. Line: 9 65 Med-Fast Medium 11196 11186-01 $220.00 Pieces: 2

FR10810 If you’re getting into bigger saltwater fish, such as stripers and smaller tarpon, this is a great Length: 9’ rod. Designed to push bigger streamers, weighted flies, or heavy sinking lines out to ad- Line: 10 mirable distances, this 9-foot 10-weight also comes with a larger diameter fighting-butt for Pieces: 2 cushioning the strain of bigger fish. 66 Med-Fast Med-Stiff 11262 11260-01 $235.00

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63 fly reels eastfork & venture

EASTFORK

These reels are all about performance, they just happen to come with a low price. Forged? Machined? How about both? We combined the best of each world to accomplish a stable, intricately detailed mar- riage between spool and body. They’re lightweight, very strong and hassle-free. A push button spool allows quick extraction if needed, and switching left to right is accomplished with a simple O-ring design. The richly finished color and a beautifully detailed wooden handle compliment all rods, making these as nice to look at as they are to fish.

Model Sug. U.S. Retail item# Diameter Backing Capacity Standard Dacron (Approx) Spare Spool Model Sug. U.S. Retail 3-4 $165.00 55838-01 3.0” 3WF + 100 YDS. 20#, 4WF + 50 YDS. 20# 58903-01 $85.00 5-6 $175.00 55839-01 3.4” 5WF + 125 YDS. 20#, 6WF + 100 YDS. 20# 58904-01 $90.00 7-8 $185.00 55840-01 3.7” 7WF + 175 YDS. 30#, 8WF + 150 YDS. 30# 58905-01 $95.00 9-10 NEW $220.00 58992-01 4.2” 9WF + 250 YDS. 30#, 10WF + 200 YDS. 30# 59008-01 $150.00

venture

A quality reel at a modest price, each venture reel is a sturdy, cast aluminum vision of beauty and simplic- ity. Featuring a wide-range adjustable disc drag, quick release spool, and a rich, champagne gold anodized finish, the Venture reels are available in three sizes: #3, #5 and #7. They all come with a padded case because even though they don’t cost a King Salmon’s ransom, you’d hate for them to get abused.

Model Sug. U.S. Retail item# Diameter Backing Capacity Standard Dacron (Approx) Spare Spool Model Sug. U.S. Retail 3 $100.00 54995-01 2.8” 3WF + 100 YDS. 20# 55128-01 $60.00 5 $100.00 54996-01 3.0” 5WF + 125 YDS. 20# 55129-01 $60.00 7 $100.00 54997-01 3.4” 7WF + 150 YDS. 30# 55130-01 $60.00

64 65 travel rods Travel rods escape series A float plane into the heart of Alaska? The trip of a lifetime to South America? A two-hour drive to the in-laws that just happens (if you take the right roads) to pass through some blue ribbon trout water? No A stunning black cherry finish, 3-piece travel convenience and the finest compo- matter where you’re headed, you want to arrive there, rods included. nents available make these rods as good looking as they are functional. As more This is the philosophy behind our Escape Travel rods. Sixteen anglers travel to exotic fishing destinations all over the world, logistics become high performance and five even higher performance GLX multi-piece more and more of an issue. What do you take? How do you get it there? Should spin and cast rods designed to cover the gamut of fishing opportuni- you check it or carry it on the plane with you? You’ll find the answers right here, in ties for the vagabond angler. Whether you backpack, travel around distinctive 3-piece rods designed to cover most types of fresh and light saltwater the world or just want a rod to stick behind the seat in your pick-up, fishing opportunities. They help make your day on the water more enjoyable (and we’re thinking more productive as well)! it’s a good bet you won’t find a better multi-piece rod anywhere. The next time you head out for that trip of your fly-fishing lifetime and the Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail winds threaten to put you out of business, just pack your favorite Es- ETR75-3 ULS-4 An ultra-light spinning rod designed for trout and panfish, but will handle surprisingly large cape rod as a back-up and save the day. Length: 6’3” fish. It’s a rod that any light line enthusiast will appreciate. An awesome backpack rod. Pieces: 3 Escape 73 2-6 1/32-1/4 Med-Fast Ultra-Light 10863-01 $280.00 Spinning

ETR84-3 LS-6 A great 3-piece choice for trout, shad, bonefish and other shallow water species. Length: 7’ Escape 21 4-8 1/16-5/16 Fast Light 10862-01 $290.00 Pieces: 3 Spinning

ETR84-3 MLS-10 A great flats rod for light-duty saltwater use and an especially good freshwater rod for cast- Length: 7’ ing small surface lures or minnow-baits and grubs for bass. Pieces: 3 Escape 23 6-12 1/4-1/2 Fast Med-Light 10860-01 $300.00 Spinning

ETR84-3 MS-12 A medium spinning rod designed for larger flats species like permit, redfish and seatrout or Length: 7’ smaller species of salmon. It is also a very good choice for bass or pike. Pieces: 3 Escape 24 10-17 1/4-5/8 Fast Medium 10858-01 $305.00 Spinning

ETR90-3 MS-12 Although designed for stream fishing for big trout and small salmon, where this rod really Length: 7’6” shines is rigging for walleye. A great choice for redfish, seatrout and permit. Pieces: 3 Escape 24 8-15 1/4-5/8 Ex-Fast Medium 10866-01 $315.00 Spinning

ETR99-3 MHS-14 A medium-heavy spinning rod designed for a multitude of different applications. It will Length: 8’3” cast spoons or spinners for salmon, as well as lures or live bait for most small to medium Pieces: 3 saltwater species such as redfish, cobia, stripers and blues. Spinning Escape 32 10-17 1/4-3/4 Ex-Fast Med-Heavy 10865-01 $325.00

ETR81-3 MHS-15 Designed to fish for larger flats species or in rivers where brush or limbs interfere with cast- Length: 6’9” ing. It will move big fish from cover and is still light enough to cast relatively light lures or Pieces: 3 bait. It’s a great rod for snook, small tarpon, barramundi and peacock bass. Spinning Escape 25 12-20 3/8-1 Ex-Fast Med-Heavy 10856-01 $320.00

ETR99-3 HS-17 A long medium-heavy spinning rod designed to fish for large King salmon, stripers, co- Length: 8’3” bia, big redfish, and most any exotic gamefish where long casts and power are the rule. Pieces: 3 An excellent lure rod for dorado or payara in South America. Spinning Escape 111 12-20 3/8-1 Fast Heavy 10868-01 $350.00

ETR81-3 HS-20 A strong powerful rod capable of handling tarpon, big snook, small sharks, and other salt- Length: 6’9” water fish. It is made for short accurate casts in heavy cover and quick powerful hooksets Pieces: 3 when you need to move big fish in a hurry. Spinning Escape 113 15-30 1/2-2 Fast Heavy 10854-01 $345.00

etr84-3 mlc-10 A casting rod designed primarily for light-duty saltwater use on the flats. It will cast light Length: 7’ lures or live bait equally well. It’s a bonefish or redfish rod where there is lots of open water Pieces: 3 and room to maneuver. With a relatively soft tip, this makes a very nice crankbait rod for Casting the traveling bass angler. Escape 3 6-12 1/4-1/2 Fast Med-Light 10861-01 $ 310.00

67 Travel rods Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail ETR90-3 MC-12 Originally designed to cast spoons, spinners and bait to small salmon and steelhead, but where it really performs is casting bait or small lures for redfish, seatrout and permit. It has glx Length: 7’6” Pieces: 3 a light tip, but very powerful butt section that gives you good casting range and plenty of Casting fish-fighting power. Escape 110 8-15 1/4-5/8 Ex-Fast Medium 10867-01 $315.00 The ultimate in rod technology and the comfort of knowing you can carry your ETR84-3 MC-14 Designed to fish spoons, small jigs and live bait on the flats, this rod has a good all-around rods right along with you make the GLX travel rods worth their weight in gold Length: 7’ action that allows a lot of uses. It makes a very good topwater rod for redfish, freshwater (although as light as they are, you wouldn’t get rich quick). Two and three-piece Pieces: 3 schoolie stripers and specks. If you can only take one rod, this one is your best shot. Casting Escape 3 10-17 1/4-5/8 Fast Medium 10859-01 $315.00 spinning and casting rods in five popular designs to provide the ultimate in performance and the benefit of portability.

ETR99-3 MHC-14 A great rod designed for drift fishing for smaller salmon and steelhead, it will handle a Length: 8’3” variety of baits and techniques. A nice choice for live bait for redfish, seatrout or any of the Model Handle Line Weight Lure Weight Action power item# Sug. US Retail Pieces: 3 numerous flats species. It works especially well for wading, and can handle larger fish like mbr783-2c A 2-piece version of our best all-around bass rod. Fish small jigs, plastic worms, soft jerkbaits cobia or stripers. Casting Length: 6’6” and spinner baits. It’s super sensitive and you won’t need a big rod tube to take it with you. Escape 112 10-17 1/4-3/4 Ex-Fast Med-Heavy 10864-01 $330.00 Power: 3 GLX Travel 3 10-17 1/4-3/4 Fast Med-Heavy 10551-01 $395.00 Pieces: 2 Casting ETR81-3 MHC-17 Whether you’re after peacock bass, snook or small tarpon, you’ll appreciate the powerful butt section and the light tip that allows you to cast relatively light lures or bait. Headed Length: 6’9” SJR783-2 A powerful, lightweight spinning rod you’ll like for jigs, grubs, spoons or even live bait. It’s Pieces: 3 for Australia? This is a great rod for small barramundi and bass. Made shorter to give you Length: 6’6” extremely sensitive, yet surprisingly strong for bass, pike, walleye or snook. A great all- Casting casting accuracy in confined spaces like the jungle rivers of South America. Escape 115 12-20 3/8-1 Fast Med-Heavy 10857-01 $330.00 Power: 3 around spinning rod. Pieces: 2 GLX Travel 22 8-15 3/16-5/8 Fast Med-Heavy 10556-01 $410.00 Spinning ETR81-3 HC-20 A strong, powerful rod capable of handling tarpon, big snook, small sharks and other salt- Length: 6’9” water fish. It is made fairly short to allow for quick accurate casts in heavy cover and quick HSR9000-3S Pitch spinners for Alaska silvers, toss jigs or spoons to Gulf Coast redfish or cast bucktails Pieces: 3 powerful hooksets when you need to move fish away from cover. When you want to move Length: 7’6” to Chesapeake Bay stripers... the bottom line, this is a great all-around spinning rod and you Casting a plug for maximum commotion this is a perfect choice. Power: 00 can take it anywhere. Escape 114 15-30 1/2-2 Fast Heavy 10855-01 $340.00 Pieces: 3 GLX Travel 22 6-12 1/4-1/2 Ex-Fast Mag-Light 10550-01 $465.00 Spinning

ETR99-3 HC-20 Built to make long casts for King salmon, stripers, cobia or most any exotic gamefish. PR844-3C Designed for redfish and permit, this is the 3-piece carry-on version of our PR844 casting Going on a business trip near any striped marlin and sailfish? It isn’t a big water rod, but Length: 8’3” Length: 7’ rod. It’s a good all-around flats rod for larger fish, working well for small live bait as well as would get you by in a pinch. It will handle a reel up to the size of a Shimano 700 Calcutta Pieces: 3 Power: 4 spoons and jigs. Casting in case you need it to. GLX Travel 3 8-17 1/4-5/8 Fast Medium 10547-01 $450.00 Escape 103 15-25 3/8-1 Fast Heavy 10869-01 $350.00 Pieces: 3 Casting

PR844-3s The spinning version of our 3-piece PR844. Although not recommended for large fish, it has, Length: 7’ on occasion, taken small tarpon, sharks and big snook. The perfect choice for flylining live Power: 4 bait like shrimp, minnows and small crabs, and casts spoons and jigs equally well. A great 3 Pieces: 3 choice for permit and redfish. Spinning GLX Travel 22 8-17 1/4-5/8 Fast Medium 10548-01 $460.00 21

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68 69 G.loomis We offer an entire selection of G.Loomis apparel and accessories to go along with your rods. For a catalog containing the items shown below and much more, accessories & travel gear please call 800-662-8818 or visit www.gloomis.com.

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70 71 G.LOOMIS LIMITED WARRANTY - G.Loomis rods, custom rod blanks are covered by a limited warranty against defects in workmanship and materials for the lifetime of the original owner. EastFork fly reels are tips covered against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of five years from the date of purchase. GL push poles, Venture (Adventure) fly reels and GL fly rod outfits are covered against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of purchase. “I can build a rod you can’t break, but you wouldn’t Sales receipt or proof of purchase required. want to fish with it.” – Gary Loomis Ship the complete damaged rod or reel in a disposable container, prepaid and insured, along with a check or money-order for $20 to cover return shipping and handling for each rod claim, Here are a few tips for keeping your rod performing at the highest level for many and $5.50 for each reel claim in the U.S. If the rod is one piece and exceeds 9’ in shipping length, the shipping and handling fee is $45. Send directly to: years to come. • Store our rod in its case, out of the sun and weather. Make sure it’s completely dry before storing. • Dogs love to chew on the cork, and children, well G.Loomis, Inc. it’s better to just keep it away from both. • Lubricate reel seats with a small amount Warranty Service ® 1359 Down River Drive of WD40 or similar corrosion inhibitor. • To avoid added stress on the rod it’s best Woodland, WA 98674 to disassemble it when bushwhacking and when entering boats and automobiles. • Never reel weights or baits all the way to the rod tip. This may damage the tip-top • Should damage occur due to defect, G.Loomis will, at the company’s discretion, either repair or replace the product at no charge. Damages occurring due to neglect, accident or or fracture the tip of the blank. • Always follow the line rating for your rod. Exceed- normal wear and tear will, at the company’s discretion, be repaired or replaced for a specific fee. ing the line rating is like ‘red lining’ your car’s engine: it may cause the rod to fail. A full estimate will be provided for your approval before any repair work is initiated. • To free a snag, point the rod tip directly at the snag area and pull back along the • Should we decide to replace the damaged product, but no longer offer that model, we will replace axis of the rod, putting the stress on the reel instead of the rod. This will either it with what we determine to be the closest comparable model from our current product line. dislodge the snag or break your leader, but your rod will be saved. Never attempt to free a snag with your rod tip, unless your lure costs over $100. • Have fun, after • In no event shall G.Loomis, Inc. be held liable for incidental or consequential damages due to breach of this warranty or other warranties implied by law. all you’re fishing. • Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts nor do they allow for exclusion of incidental or consequential damages; therefore, the above stipulated limitation and/or exclusion may not apply to you. What we mean by action and power • This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have action Rod action refers to the flex characteristics of a rod, varying other rights which vary from state to state. from Slow to Extra-Fast. An Extra-Fast action rod flexes mainly at the tip. Slower (or softer) action rods flex throughout the entire length of the rod. Moderate action EX-FAST G.LOOMIS “Xpeditor” Program - A broken rod will never keep you off the water again. FAST rods fall in between. We tailor the action of each of our rods to the particular fishing With the G.Loomis Xpeditor Service you can get a brand new rod to replace a broken one, MODERATE application for which they’re designed, taking into account the preferred lure action, delivered to your doorstep in as little as two days. Even if you’re on a trip away from home optimum casting range, fighting power, the feel of the rod, and countless other variables. SLOW (anywhere in the U.S.). No questions asked, no waiting around for warranty claims, and it saves you the usual hassle and expense of packaging, insuring and shipping your broken rod. Plus, you avoid any and all fees for rod repair. Power We rate the power of our rods on a scale of 00 to 8. This rating should give you an idea of how each rod in the series compares in terms of lifting, fighting and casting strength. Because each series is rated independently, a 2-power Here’s how it works. Contact our Customer Service Department (1-800-662-8818, then press 1) and request Spin Jig rod, for example, does not feel the same as a 2-power Steelhead rod. Another way to measure power is resis- the G.Loomis Xpeditor Service. Let us know whether you have a factory built rod or a custom built rod using a tance to flex or how much each specific rod bends under load. The 2-power rod flexes more easily than a 3-power and G.Loomis blank. Tell us the model number and rod series. If we no longer offer the model that you broke, we will so on. Generally speaking, the heavier your choice of line and lure, the higher the power rating you’ll need. replace it with what we determine to be the closest comparable model from our current product line. Pending stock availability, we will ship you a current replacement rod or blank (depending on what you broke) via standard ground delivery. Then when you receive your new rod or blank, simply remove it from the shipping tube, place the broken rod or blank into that same tube and affix the enclosed, pre-paid shipping label on the outside of the power zone proper rod assembly tube. Once you hand off the package to your delivery agent, you’re done and back on the water. The cost: $50 for standard ground delivery in the Continental U.S. or $65 for 2-day service in the Continental U.S. or shipments to Never over-stress your rod in one spot. This often 1. Insert the tip of the butt section into the butt Alaska or Hawaii. $90 for one-piece rods 9’ or longer. Just charge it with your Master Card or Visa. Demo rods, happens when setting the hook, playing a fish close of the tip section with the guides offset by 90º as push poles and reels are excluded from this program. It’s faster, less expensive and more “user-friendly” than any to the boat or shore, or dead lifting a fish into the shown below. other option available (except maybe avoiding breakage altogether). If you do not return the broken rod within 30 boat. Bending the tip at a severe angle in this man- 2. Align the guides by firmly twisting the butt until days of the receipt of your replacement rod, you authorize G. Loomis to charge your credit card for the full manu- ner transfers all the stress to a single area, poten- the sections are tight. facturer’s suggested retail price of the replacement rod in addition to the $50., $65. or $90. already paid. tially causing the blank to fail. Rods are designed to 3. Check tightness by attempting to pull the sec- handle stress over the entire length of the blank and tions straight apart without twisting. If the connec- CUSTOMER SERVICE: should be flexed with this in mind. tion holds, they’re tight enough. 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