G-Loomis Stinger GLX 13'6'' 550gr Spey Rod
Washington is home to elite steelhead fishing and fly rod manufacturers that know what it means to craft quality angling instruments. Of these, G-Loomis is perhaps the most deserving of their esteemed reputation and the Stinger GLX 13'6'' 550gr Spey Rod is proof. With an action that lends itself to seamless underhand casts and exceptionally tight loops, the G-Loomis Stinger GLX 13'6'' 550gr Spey Rod is optimal for commanding fish from the Columbia to the Caribbean. Built for fresh and saltwater environs and featuring a newly designed four piece construction for easy transport, the G-Loomis Stinger GLX 13'6'' 550gr is a formidable rod made from top-notch components.
Specifications:
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- REC nickel titanium recoil guides
- Premier cork handle
- G Loomis exclusive “yin yang” machined reel seat with ivory-style insert and scrimshaw spey fly graphic
- Refined, slimmer extended full-wells handle with small composite cork butt-cap
- Soft, protective rod sock and travel case
G Loomis on the Stinger Spey Rod Series
The Scandinavian style of two-hand casting was developed in the 1960's. Anglers schooled on the famous salmon and seatrout rivers of Norway and Sweden cast shooting tapers, floating or intermediate shooting heads of 30-45 feet, with mono running line. Instead of holding a fixed length of line as in traditional casting, anglers shoot the entire line in one stroke.
The Stinger Series was originally designed 3-piece rods, but this year G Loomis redesigned them in 4-piece for improved transportability. The G Loomis Stinger Series actions are fast and powerful to help casters create narrow, aerodynamic loops using this underhand dominated casting stroke. Their fast tapers allow you to make overhead casts as long as there is sufficient room for a back cast like on a gravel bar, generating incredible line speed for unbelievable distance - something you might consider for casting from the beach for saltwater species.
