Specifications
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Non-Ported Models:
4/6,
5/8,
7/9 **Select Non-Ported Model
• Machined and Anodized Bar Stock, Aircraft Aluminum
• Fully-Sealed, Fully-Adjustable Power Matrix Drag System
• Distinctive Outgoing/Incoming Click
• Precisely Counterbalanced
November 3, 2011 (San Francisco, CA): Fly reels say a lot about
an angler. They separate the traditionalists from the gearheads, pitting
old-school styling against new-school innovation. Now you don't have to
choose between timeless design and state-of-the-art engineering:
where
the ageless aesthetics of the past and the breakthrough technologies of
the future converge, Loop Classic Fly Reels stand in a class all their
own.
Paying homage to the most iconic fly reels ever produced—a lineage
spanning from Edward Vom Hofe to Stanley Bogdan to Hardy
Cascapedias—Loop Classic reels are a modern take on a centuries-old
legacy of angling style. From the sleek S-handle down to the handcrafted
leather reel case, every feature of Loop Classic Fly Reels speaks to
the rich history of fly fishing and the satisfaction that comes from
connecting with its ongoing heritage. Under the hood, the Loop Classic's
unparalleled drag system is anything but retro.
If it's possible to
build a piece of tackle that is emblematic of the finest elements of the
sport of fly fishing, the elegant and ergonomic Loop Classic Fly Reel
might just be it.
Striking aesthetics alone don't warrant admission into such an elite
club, a club where fly reels are built to outlast everything short of
the waters they fish. For that you need an unwavering dedication to
craftsmanship, and the Loop Classic Fly Reels are as sturdy as fly reels
get.
Manufactured from premium aircraft-grade aluminum and anodized
for a finish that is as indestructible as it is iconic, Loop Classic Fly
Reels are meant to handle the harshest conditions with graceful power.
The Loop brand was built on the back of adventure angling; its founders
and engineers travel to ends of the earth to test gear where others had
never fished before. From South America to Russia, Alaska to Africa,
the Classic Series is steeped in a rich angling tradition of design and
forged in the waters of the world's premier fly fishing destinations.
Reels you can trust: Loop's meticulous approach to design is not
reserved to a polished exterior; the top-notch components powering the
Classic Fly Reels are nothing short of spectacular. For those discerning
anglers who require uncompromising performance, the mechanics of the
Loop Classic Series sets the bar for impenetrable drag systems.
Featuring Loop's signature Power Matrix Drag System, Loop Classics take
fully-sealed waterproof performance to a new level.* Utilizing the
extreme resilience of carbon drag plates (rather than your conventional
cork) the Power Matrix Drag System is impervious to frictional wear. The
benefits of this innovative design are particularly clear in strenuous
saltwater environments where corrosion and compromised performance
attack lesser-made reels. Want a testimonial? The Loop lodges in
Argentina and Cuba have operated the same fleet of Loop Classic and Opti
Fly Reels for several years without fail, with virtually every day
spent under the most demanding fly fishing conditions. Check out the
Solid Adventures Travel Page to get an idea of just what we're talking about.
*Note: The Loop Classic 4/6 does not feature the Power Matrix Drag
System, instead it has a more suitable and lightweight, butter-smooth
adjustable click and drag system.
A reel for the senses: Loop Classic Reels are a celebration of
the senses. From spring creeks to the surf, the echoing click of a Loop
Classic Fly Reel is a call to any angler to get out and fish. The
sensory experience of “fish-on” is a place where we all long to be, and
the Loop Classic Reels deliver an unmistakable sound to completely
immerse you in the catch.
It's these distinctive touches, like the simple S-curve against the rich black finish, that make the Loop Classic worthy of its name.
The supreme achievement of the Loop Classic Fly Reels comes not from
their elegance and craftsmanship, their brute strength and durability,
but from the harmony of all these features. Merging “classic” style with modern mechanics, Loop Classic Reels strike
a superb balance between angling's rich past and promising future.
Give your favorite fly rod the better half it deserves: a Loop Classic Fly Reel.
