pelagic series welcome to the top of the food chain at least in fish terms there are no hairs split here no modifiers no big fish on insanely light line we re talking about the kind of fish that are insane in their own right tuna sharks marlin and sailfish this is the world of outriggers teasers rocket launchers and fighting chairs the heavy artillery so to speak our pelagic saltwater rods are built for the anglers who choose to live in this world of massive fish and it s not for wimpy rods or the faint of heart model handle line weight action item sug us retail psr84-20c su length 7 pieces 1 casting a powerful light-duty stand-up rod for a variety of sea-dwelling species like sailfish small marlin and dorado you get the picture pelagic 104 15-25 fast 10739-01 $255.00 psr96-20c su length 8 pieces 1 casting an 8-footer specifically designed for fly-lining live bait or tossing light iron jigs which means it is perfect for calico bass small tuna and dorado pelagic 105 15-25 fast 10814
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bucara series if you re into fishing bridges wrecks or those blue holes in the gulf then you re going to like the bucara saltwater rods if you pitch iron for yellowtail and dorado or toss bucktails to stripers and blues if you fish break-away rigs for big tarpon or just like catching structure-oriented fish you re gonna like these new rods our point here is if you re into piscatorial tug-o-wars and like winning them you ll really really like these rods br962c length 8 power 2 pieces 1 casting model handle line weight action power item sug us retail this is a superb rod when you need light line presentation for smaller baits and artificials the rod is light and crisp set up with a cork handle don t mistake the light weight for lack of power it s tough enough to handle offshore species like tuna dorado and cobia bucara 103 10-20 fast med-heavy 11284-01 $270.00 br863s length 7 2 power 3 pieces 1 spinning this rod has a nice soft tip for gentle presentations to protect your bait and av
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greenwater series popping to casting finesse to brute strength if you fish the skinny water then you re the perfect candidate for our greenwater rods we spent a lot of time talking to flats guides and worked closely with our dealers and field staff in the development of this series of shallow water rods in some cases not-so-shallow for a few critters for 2007 we ve added new glx models with dynamic new rod tapers that provide unbelievable sensitivity featherweight feel and heavyweight fighting power all three feature the famous recoil titanium guides that are virtually indestructible model handle line weight lure weight action power item sug us retail gwpr842s length 7 power 2 pieces 1 spinning an excellent rod for fly-lining shrimp and sight casting small jigs to specks bonefish small reds and other flats critters the rod of choice for many anglers fishing the skinny water over the past 15 years it will cast a 1/4-ounce jig a country mile and finesse a big bonefish through all kin
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surf series extremely powerful lightweight high energy spinning and casting rods that give you unbelievable distance and accuracy distance is important because no matter how good the rod you can never quite reach that outside edge where the bait and the fish always seem to be when the action moves close to shore anyone can be in the zone but it takes a special rod design to get you out there where they re out of everyone else s reach the secret is a faster recovery rate the faster a rod can recover from a loaded flexed position to a quiet straight position the less line slap friction you experience less friction means higher line speeds resulting in longer casts it s the one factor that increases casting distance more than any other except maybe the size of lure you re fishing combine that with the featherlike weight of these rods and you ll wonder how you ever fished without them sur962s length 8 power 2 pieces 1 spinning model handle line weight lure weight action power item sug
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model handle line weight lure weight action power item sug us retail sur1267c power 7 pieces 2 casting the bait-casting version of our serious big-fish rod with more power than anyone ever thought length 10 6 imaginable in such a lightweight package a perfect choice for cut bait on dropper rigs popping rods surf 35 20-40 2-8 fast heavy 10557-01 $330.00 sur1324s length 11 power 4 pieces 2 spinning with plenty of power to handle oversized stripers blues and drum this rod can throw 3-ounces of metal well beyond the first bar if you spend some time chasing tail-race stripers in freshwater this rod will handle both big fish and heavy water roosterfish jacks and mackeral are no match for this beauty when it comes to casting the phrase country mile comes to mind once again surf 34 12-30 1/2-3 fast med-heavy 10427-01 $315.00 sur1448c length 12 power 8 pieces 2 casting when you need the power to throw an 8-ounce sinker and 4 ounces of bait out over the horizon this is the answer add to tha
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shallow water rods these four rods were introduced to fill a void in those fishy shallow waters along the texas coast or frankly anywhere fish hang out in shallow water along any coastline all have fuji alconite guides and fuji reel seats with shorter than normal rear grips which enhance the performance that is needed in these areas the actions are fast and delicate to present and fish those light finesse baits where feeding fish are they also have strong butt sections that match these tips to drive the hooks home and provide the strength to move feisty fish in shallow water they not only work well for shallow water wading but are also a hit with kayakers where fishing low to the water has its specific needs model handle line weight lure weight action power item sug us retail fly rods reels 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 perfect your cast a little cooperation from your equipment can be a
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xperience fly rods 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 finished in a rich mahogany brown color with a new anodized reel seat these rods are suitable for all fresh and saltwater conditions to see the full line of our xperience fly rods please call and request a freshwater or fly fishing catalog new model length line wt pieces handle taper power item sug us retail fr1088-4 xperience fr1089-4 xperience fr10810-4 xperience fr10812-4 xperience 190 191 9 9 9 9 8 9 10 12 4 4 4 4 190 190 191 191 fast fast fast fast stiff stiff stiff stiff 11686-01 11720-01 11687-01 11703-01 $295.00 $295.00 $325.00 $345.00 23
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gl2 fly rods eastfork venture fly reels 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 marriage 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 5-6 7-8 9-10 new $165.00 $175.00 $185.00 $220.00 55838-01 55839-01 55840-01 58992-01 3.0 3.4 3.7 4.2 3wf 100 yds 20 4wf 50 yds 20 5wf 125 yds 20 6wf 100 yds 20 7wf 175 yds 30 8wf 150 yds 30 9wf 250 yds 30 10wf 200 yds 30 58903-01 58904-01 58905-01 59008-01 $85.00 $90.00 $95.00 $150.00 h
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model handle line weight lure weight action power item sug us retail glx travel rods the ultimate in rod technology and the comfort of knowing you can carry your rods right along with you make the glx travel rods worth their weight in gold although as light as they are you wouldn t get rich quick two and three-piece spinning and casting rods in five popular designs to provide the ultimate in performance and the benefit of portability model handle line weight lure weight action power item sug us retail etr90-3 mc-12 length 7 6 pieces 3 casting 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 a light tip but very powerful butt section that gives you good casting range and plenty of fish-fighting power escape 110 8-15 1/4-5/8 ex-fast medium 10867-01 $315.00 etr84-3 mc-14 length 7 pieces 3 casting designed to fish spoons small jigs and live bait on the fla
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saltwater push poles accessories travel gear 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 please call 800-662-8818 or visit www.gloomis.com our high modulus high performance graphite push pole is light fast much more durable and makes your guide extremely happy because he doesn t have to work nearly as hard as he once did these poles are noticably stiffer and more efficient than our original standard graphite version they react much much faster another good thing it has a proprietary skin that is uv protected to help maintain its integrity for many years to come it s white to help keep it cool to the touch a real bonus in tropical locations where heat can be severe there are two models an 18-footer for shallow water and small skiffs and a 21-footer for deeper water and larger rigs each comes from the factory with the new metal-tipped pointed end cap forked end cap and f
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i can build a rod you can t break but you wouldn t want to fish with it gary loomis here are a few tips for keeping your rod performing at the highest level for many years to come ˇ store our rod in its case out of the sun and weather make sure it s completely dry before storing ˇ dogs love to chew on the cork and children well it s better to just keep it away from both ˇ lubricate reel seats with a small amount of wd40Žor similar corrosion inhibitor ˇ to avoid added stress on the rod it s best to disassemble it when bushwhacking and when entering boats and automobiles ˇ never reel weights or baits all the way to the rod tip this may damage the tip-top or fracture the tip of the blank ˇ always follow the line rating for your rod exceeding the line rating is like `red lining your car s engine it may cause the rod to fail ˇ to free a snag point the rod tip directly at the snag area and pull back along the axis of the rod putting the stress on the reel instead of the rod this will ei
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