About G.Loomis Fly Rods
Written by admin on January 1, 2012 – 8:37 pm -G.Loomis was founded in 1982 by Gary Loomis, creating high-end rods for both freshwater and saltwater anglers who are serious about quality and performance. In terms of the quality, G.Loomis fly rods are made from proprietary resins and composite sheets designed especially for the Woodland, Washington-based company – created to hold up to the stresses big-game fish can provide. In terms of performance, the G.Loomis employees have been on staff an average of 15 years and are some of the harshest critics of their products. World casting champion Steve Rajeff, for example, is a longtime G.Loomis designer who recently shattered the world record with a single-hand cast of 243 feet! So in terms of the distance casting rods, you can guarantee G.Loomis... more
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G.Loomis Pro-4X Awarded Best Fly Fishing Rod At ICAST 2011
Written by admin on July 18, 2011 – 4:51 am -Taking advantage of all the research and development put into its highly successful NRX rods, G.Loomis introduces a new 11-rod fly series - the Pro-4X, designed for both 'new-to-the-sport' and intermediate anglers. The series includes rods for trout, salmon/steelhead and saltwater fishing, ranging from a short, delicate, eight-foot, 3-weight for small flies in small water, a powerful, nine-foot, 8-weight to handle winds on the flats, and a 10-foot 7-weight for long-cast needed steelhead rivers. "We took a page from our NRX blank technology to develop a new series of fly rods that anglers of all casting skill levels will really enjoy fishing." says Steve Rajeff, global chief rod design specialist for G.Loomis. "Expert anglers will wonder how... more
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Video Tips on Selecting A Fly Rod
Written by admin on July 22, 2010 – 9:41 pm -Selecting A Fly Rod - Type & Sizes Bill Kiene of Kiene's Fly Shop in Sacramento, CA talking about the different types and sizes of fly rods. Lengths and line sizes are discussed, and what type of fishing each is used for. US Auctions Australian Auctions Austrian Auctions Belgian Auctions Canadian Auctions French Auctions German Auctions Irish Auctions Italian Auctions Dutch Auctions Spanish Auctions Swiss Auctions GB Auctions Best Match Items Ending First Newly-Listed Items First Price + Shipping: Lowest First Price + Shipping: Highest First Sage 691 4 ONE 9 6wt Fly Rod 4 Piece Travel $480.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 32m Bid now Flextec Streamtec Fly Rod AND Aerotec Reel Package Price RRP 35499... more
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Best Fly Rods
Written by admin on February 21, 2010 – 10:08 pm -A look at the best fly rods as listed in the IGFA World Record Book There are many ways to judge a fly rod. Brian Milne, with About.com has chosen to judge fly rods based on the number IGFA records were set using the equipment. The best fly rods as used by the record holders in the 2007 World Record Game Fishes book, according to the International Game Fish Association: 1. Sage (75 world records)strong> In a "think green" move, Sage has recently downsized its print catalog and is focusing more of its resources on its Web site, where you can find a new rod along with helpful resources like a cast analyzer. www.sageflyfish.com 2. G Loomis (24) This year is the 25th anniversary of G Loomis. As part of the anniversary celebration, its Web site... more
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How To Set Up A Fly Fishing Rod
Written by admin on December 4, 2009 – 10:48 pm -In order to set up a fly fishing rod, line up all of the guides in a row, tighten the reel down and line up the rod with some fly line. Discover how to finish stringing up a fly fishing rod by viewing this video. Read More →
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Fly Fishing Equipment for Beginners
Written by admin on December 4, 2009 – 10:41 pm -Beginner fly fishermen should pay attention to the flexibility of his fishing rod, as a graphite rod will make learning how to fly fish a much more enjoyable experience. This video discusses important points to consider when selecting fly fishing tackle. US Auctions Australian Auctions Austrian Auctions Belgian Auctions Canadian Auctions French Auctions German Auctions Irish Auctions Italian Auctions Dutch Auctions Spanish Auctions Swiss Auctions GB Auctions Best Match Items Ending First Newly-Listed Items First Price + Shipping: Lowest First Price + Shipping: Highest First Sage 691 4 ONE 9 6wt Fly Rod 4 Piece Travel $480.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 32m Bid now Flextec Streamtec Fly Rod AND Aerotec... more
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