G-Loomis: CrossCurrent GLX: 9' Fly Rod, 4-P, 12wt

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Item #: 1606

Our Price: $735.00

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Leland on G. Loomis Crosscurrent GLX 1290-4 " THE" big tarpon rod or anything for that matter. It's the rod you're going to want in the boat when the big "poons" show up. The most powerful 4-piece rod in the business.
Specifications:

Line Size: 12
Rod Length: 9'0"
Sections: 4
Handle: Full Well
Reel Seat: Uplock Anodized Aluminum
Action: Fast

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G. Loomis on G. Loomis CrossCurrent GLX Fly Rods

In our 20 year history we have rarely been known to drop names. However, after hearing about the group of fisherman that was involved in the design of the CrossCurrent rods, we thought we owed it to our clients to take a good look at these rods. Surprise, surprise, surprise! We found a quick, responsive set of rods that are destine to make a quick and long-lasting name for themselves in the saltwater arena. These rods are quick to load, have the mid-level strength to carry a ton of line and the backbone to put the mustard to any saltwater species you go after.

"Its the age-old formula... find the moving water and find the fish. Tides and currents - they're the keys to saltwater fly fishing. Where current meets still water or dissimilar currents converge, edges are created and the bait is trapped. It s these edges that fly fishers seek... the "crosscurrents" where fish and fly meet!

Saltwater fly fishing is a passion - it's advantage fish, not angler. A fanatical pursuit with zeal fueled by the degree of difficulty required to reach the ultimate goal. It's fast fish and skinny water for some... big fish and blue water for others. Sometimes it's finesse and long leaders, but most of the time it's brute strength and power! Creating fly rods for such a demanding fishery requires a lot of dreaming and a lot of fishing. The final result is the most advanced and uniquely different series of fly rods ever. Messrs. Pallot, Wejebe, Rajeff and Loomis and a cast of hundreds shared their angling and casting expertise to help us create our new "CrossCurrent" saltwater fly rods."

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Leland on G. Loomis Fly Fishing Rods

When Gary Loomis set off to construct the perfect steelhead rod in 1982, the outcome would be much greater than the perfection of one simple rod model. Gary had worked for other fly fishing manufacturers, and he firmly believed that graphite was the future of the industry. What he wanted was a rod that was soft enough to dampen the shock of a careening steelhead, but left enough backbone to bring the fish to the net. Using specialized machinist equipment, Gary started GLoomis rod company to make "everyday on the water more memorable", and the rest is rod making history.

GLoomis has been on the cutting edge of rod construction materials for years. Starting with second-generation graphite, IM6, then moving to IMX, and most recently, TLX (Type III) graphite, GLoomis has a history of immediately incorporating the newest materials from the aerospace industry into their rods. As makers not only of fly rods, but also of general tackle rods, the designers at GLoomis rely on field-testing and input from experts in every niche in the fishing industry. These guys know fishing, and they know how to manipulate their materials to create performance on the water. Their specially designed machines build blanks using greater pressure, resulting in a denser graphite blend that is up to five times stronger than the industry standard. All this translates into rods that are as durable as they are fishable, made with innovation, and design going hand in hand.

Talking to Gary Loomis about his rod-building philosophy is pleasurable and simple. His catch-word, "efficiency", is the driving concept behind each rod GLoomis manufactures. Finding a way to create the best fishing tool for every type of fishing involves dedication and know-how, and these qualities are felt in each cast of a Loomis rod.