G.LOOMIS Freshwater and Saltwater Rods

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1 G.LOOMIS 2009 Freshwater and Saltwater Rods

2 Welcome to the 2009 G. Loomis all-tackle catalog. Continuing our never-ending quest for the finest fishing rods available, you ll find several new additions to our lineup. If you ve even remotely considered upgrading your trout rod in the past few years, this is the year to do it. Our new Trout Spinning rods are absolutely incredible. It s an entirely new line and a whole new world for serious trout anglers. Bass anglers will find several new introductions for 2009, our Crankbait series fans out there will be thrilled with our two new GLX models. They maintain the soft action you love and offer phenomenal sensitivity. We ve also added a couple GLX options in our popular Spinnerbait series and added two more choices in the Shakyhead series. On the Muskie side of things, we ve narrowed our focus to the die-hard Muskie angler, if you eat, sleep, and dream of giant Muskie, look no further. As you may have already noticed, we ve also revamped our catalog layout to make things easier to find. If you need additional specific information on any of the rods we make you can find it at BASS Jig & Worm Series Jig & Worm Rods 3 Carolina Rig 3 Senko Rods 4 Flipping Sticks 4 Swimbait Series 5 Crankbait Series 5 Spinnerbait Series 6 Drop Shot, Frog & ShakyHead Rods 6 SMALLMOUTH BASS BronzeBack Series 7 Classic Bass Rods Mag Bass 8 Casting Rods 8 Spin Jig Rods 9 Flipping Sticks 9 MUSKIE & Walleye Muskie Series 0 Walleye Series 0 TROUT & panfish Trout Spin Series Spinning Rods Light Line Trolling SALMON & steelhead Salmon Series 3 Steelhead Series 4 Center Pin Series 5 Float Rod Series 5 Classic salmon & steelhead Rods Steelhead Rods 6 Salmon Rods 6 Hot Shot Rods 7 Backbounce Rods 7 BC Rods 7 SALTWATER RODS pro-blue Series 9 pelagic 9 Halibut 20 Surf Series 20 Greenwater Series 2 popping Rods 22 Live Bait Rods 22 Shallow Water Series 22 TRAVEL rods Escape Series 23 GLX Travel Rods 23 FLY RODS & REELS Xperience 24 GL2 Fly Rods 24 EastFork & Venture Fly Reels 25 apparel and accessories Helpful Tips 29 Warranty Information Back Cover g.loomis offers The best rod replacement program available. ALONG WITH ONE OF THE BEST WARRANTIES IN THE INDUSTRY, WE OFFER THE G.LOOMIS Xpeditor Program - A broken rod will never keep you off the water again. With the G.Loomis Xpeditor Service you can get a brand new rod to replace a broken one, delivered to your doorstep in as little as two days. Even if you re on a trip away from home (anywhere in the U.S.). No questions asked, no waiting around for warranty claims, and it saves you the usual hassle and expense of packaging, insuring and shipping your broken rod. Plus, you avoid any and all fees for rod repair. See back cover or visit for complete details.

3 BASS BASS BASS jig & worm series jig & worm rods The core of the Jig & Worm Series is, well, what else the Jig & Worm rods! We offer a compact 5 6 MossyBack along with three models ranging from 2 to 4-power for pitching jigs and worms. Four longer, more versatile 7 models, ranging from 2 to 5-powers, that extend casting range and line control for deeper water. Model BCR663 MossyBack BCR802 GLX BCR802 MossyBack BCR803 GLX BCR803 MossyBack BCR804 GLX BCR804 MossyBack BCR852 GLX BCR852 MossyBack BCR853 GLX BCR853 MossyBack BCR854 GLX BCR854 MossyBack BCR855 GLX BCR855 MossyBack BSR80 MossyBack BSR802 GLX BSR802 MossyBack BSR803 GLX BSR803 MossyBack Jig & worm series - crankbait series - spinnerbait series drop shot, frog and shakyhead rods bronzeback series smallmouth rods - classic bass Whether tossing the largest plug for oversized bucketmouths or the tiniest jig for those finicky brown bass, we have the right rod for you. Through extensive research on and off the water, we ve figured out how to give you what you need down to the smallest detail, whether it be feather-light materials, fast-action tapers, durability, or all three. We continue to design and construct rods made with high-performance materials, endless feedback, and a pure love of the sport. This winning combination makes up for our lack of sleep, and in the end these are the details that make the difference between a good day out on the water, and one you can t stop talking about. Price Item # Rod Length Handle Pieces Line Weight Lure Weight Action Power $25.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ /6-5/8 /8-3/8 /8-3/8 3/6-5/8 3/6-5/8 5/6-3/4 5/6-3/4 /8-3/8 /8-3/8 3/6-5/8 3/6-5/8 5/6-3/4 5/6-3/4 /4- /4- /6-3/6 /8-/4 /8-/4 /8-5/6 /8-5/6 Med-Heavy Medium Medium Med-Heavy Med-Heavy Heavy Heavy Medium Medium Med-Heavy Med-Heavy Heavy Heavy Mag-Heavy Mag-Heavy Med-Light Medium Medium Med-Heavy Med-Heavy BASS jig & worm series carolina rig rods Our four Carolina Rig rods are designed to make throwing those long leaders and heavy weights much easier. All are long rods (7 3 ) with long rear grips for total, two-handed casting control. The added length also increases casting distance so you can cover more water, as well as a long arcing rod sweep for positive hook-setting power. Two are rated for 4-20 pound line and up to 3/4-ounce weights. The other two are rated for 7-25 pound line and up to /2-ounce weights. Model BCR874 GLX BCR874 MossyBack BCR875 GLX BCR875 MossyBack Price Item # Rod Length Handle Pieces Line Weight Lure Weight Action Power $ $ $ $ /6-3/4 5/6-3/4 3/8- /2 3/8- /2 Heavy Heavy Mag-Heavy Mag-Heavy Left: Jed Dickerson 2 3

4 BASS BASS BASS jig & worm series senko rods swimbait rods Senko anglers seeking more casting accuracy and control will appreciate our specialty softjerkbait casting rods. One is 7 5, rated for 2-6 pound line and smaller baits, the other; 7 2 and rated for 4-20 pound line and larger baits. Both increase casting distance and positive hook-ups due to the longer rod arc and extra length. And for those conditions that require lighter, smaller baits we offer a spinning rod version for fishing up to 2 pound line. BSR852 GLX $ /8-3/8 Medium BSR852 MossyBack $ /8-3/8 Medium BCR864 GLX $ /4-3/4 Heavy BCR864 MossyBack $ /4-3/4 Heavy BCR893 GLX $ /6-5/8 Med-Heavy BCR893 MossyBack $ /6-5/8 Med-Heavy 5 Big baits. Big fish. The two big reasons we developed our new Swimbait Series. There are guys out there that have devoted their lives to pursuing double-digit monsters with swimbaits. We teamed up with them, shared their secrets, learned their techniques and listened to their requests for the ultimate Swimbait rod. The outcome is four new rods designed to throw the largest swimbaits all day long, precisely, with minimal fatigue. And they pack the power to land large bass from halfway across the lake. Big fish on big baits, hang on tight. SWBR904 $ /2-3 Mod- Medium SWBR955 $ Mod- Med-Heavy SWBR956 $ Mod- Heavy SWBR957 $ Mod- Ex-Heavy BASS jig & worm series flipping sticks If flipping is one of your favorite techniques, we think these six flipping rods can be described with one word astonishing! First of all, they re all one-piece and very powerful, yet so light you ll wonder how we did it. There s three GLX and three MossyBack models that cover the 0 to 25 pound test range, from the extra long (7 ) for special cover and structure situations, to the 7 5 workhorse of the line. In addition, there is a lighter flipping rod with a fast taper for those wishing to pitch jigs and worms, and still have the ability to flip when they want to. If you prefer an extension handle, our classic Flipping Sticks can be found on page 9. BCFR892 MossyBack $ /4-5/8 Medium BCFR863 GLX $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy BCFR893 MossyBack $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy BCFR894 GLX $ /4- Heavy BCFR894 MossyBack $ /4- Heavy BCFR954 GLX $ /4- /4 Heavy CRANKBAIT SERIES Our Crankbait Series rods incorporate all the elements of the best fiberglass crankbait rods, but with all the added benefits of graphite. These rods have a soft, yet dynamic action that allows your lure to work perfectly and allows the fish to inhale the bait, but unlike fiberglass rods, they re incredibly light, super responsive, and extremely sensitive. Their reduced weight makes them far less tiring to cast. They re sensitive enough that you can feel a bass suck in a suspended jerkbait and they recover quickly so you won t have to worry about keeping your line tight when a fish jumps. In other words, you gain all the advantages of graphite with the action and flexibility of glass. Each rod in the series is crafted in a gorgeous metallic copper finish. These are truly state-of-the-art crankbait rods. Rod Thigpen on Lake Casitas, CA. CBR756 $ /8-3/8 Mod- Heavy CBR78 $ /4-/2 Mod- Med-Light CBR783 $ /4-5/8 Mod- Medium CBR785C $ /8- Mod- Med-Heavy CBR84 $ /4-/2 Mod- Med-Light CBR843 $ /4-5/8 Mod- Medium CBR845 $ /8- Mod- Med-Heavy CBR847 $ /2-3/8 Mod- Heavy CBR853C GLX $ /4-5/8 Mod- Medium CBR855C GLX $ /8- Mod- Med-Heavy CBR903 $ /4-3/4 Mod- Medium CBR906 $ crankbait 2 Handle /8- Mod- Med-Heavy Early morning on Lake El Salto, Mexico. Two new Crankbait GLX rods allow you to feel the lure like never before. The sensitivity is turned up like crazy while still mirroring the soft action preferred for crankin. A new medium-heavy 6 6 rod has been added to the series for shorter, more precise casts. 4 5

5 spinnerbait SERIES These Spinnerbait rods are designed specifically to fish blades like they re meant to be fished, with power-ratings varying from light to heavy and lengths from 5 6 all the way up to 7 2. Two new GLX models have been added to the line-up offering unbelievable sensitivity. They load and recover quickly providing amazing accuracy. All the rods in the series are accurate and powerful, yet so light even the softest strike feels like an explosion. Extra-fast tips give you the ability to snap casts in and around all types of cover, with an extremely powerful butt-section to keep even the biggest bass away from trouble. Fuji Alconite guides and blank through Fuji ECS reel seats (except the SBR864C, which has a standard trigger reel seat) combine with rear grip lengths to make them both comfortable and efficient. Finished in a deep red with dark contrasting wraps. SBR66C $ /4-3/8 Light SBR75C $ /4-3/8 Ex Light SBR752C $ /8-/2 Medium SBR8C $ /4-3/8 Light SBR82 GLX $ /8-/2 Medium SBR82C $ /8-/2 Medium SBR83 GLX $ /2-3/4 Med-Heavy SBR83C $ /2-3/4 Med-Heavy SBR864C $ /4-/2 Heavy dropshot rods - Frog Rod - shakyhead rods Our Drop Shot rods have soft tips for twitching baits with power that will surprise you as you lift while cranking a little faster for the hook set. Available in lighter DSR820s for water up to about 25 feet deep, and the DSR822s for slightly heavier line, heavier cover and water to 50 feet. All lightweight, durable Fuji Alconite guides stacked forward to protect the line during extreme rod flex. Fuji blank-thru-handle triggered reel seats are on the casting rods. The custom spinning reel seats allow you to mount the reel forward so you can touch the blank above the cork for additional sensitivity. DSR820S GLX $ /8-3/8 Mag-Light DSR820C $ /8-3/8 Mag-Light DSR820S $ /8-3/8 Mag-Light DSR822C $ /6-/2 Mag-Medium DSR822S $ /6-/2 Mag-Medium The Frog rod is a perfect blend of two extremes. The tip is soft enough to cast lightweight frog baits while still having the power to set the hook and yank them out of the thick stuff. Crafted with durable Fuji guides and reel seat, along with a premium cork grip, and the perfect finish in, you guessed it, frog green. smallmouth BASS bronzeback series From Minnesota to Maine, Michigan to Tennessee, to the Columbia River of the Pacific Northwest, one thing remains true. Brown bass are harder to find, harder to figure out, harder to fool and harder to catch than any bass that swims. They ll test your temper, your patience, and your tackle to the very limit. We spent a few years fishing with and picking the brains of literally hundreds of anglers that target these fish in several locations around the country. You ll appreciate the result; our BronzeBack Series with 6 different models covering every technique for every piece of water where you ll encounter smallmouth. Whether you drag lizards, tube baits, grubs or jigs, toss crankbaits, jerkbaits and spinnerbaits, or just love the challenge of catching a huge smallie on spider-thin monofilament, these rods will leave you pleasantly surprised. Our BronzeBack Series rods are designed with quick, responsive tips, allowing you to detect even the lightest nips and picks. The lower and mid sections are dynamically powerful, giving you total control when fighting even the largest fish. The casting rods feature Mag-touch blank-thru-handle construction for a better feel. Our spinning rods have our special reversed reel seat with a short fore-cork, so you can put your finger on the blank if you re so inclined. All are finished in a beautiful Bronze- Back brown that is only matched by the fish itself. SMR702C - TW $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy SMR750S - SP $ /32-/4 Mag-Light SMR75S - SP $ /8-5/6 Light SMR752S - SP $ /8-3/8 Medium SMR753C - JB $ /4-5/8 Mod- Medium SMR753S - SP $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy SMR8S - SP $ /8-5/6 Light SMR82C - JB $ /4-/2 Mod- Med-Light SMR83C - SP $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy SMR84C - CB $ /8- Mod- Med-Heavy SMR822C - SB $ /8-5/8 Medium SMR822S GLX-SP $ /8-3/8 Medium SMR823C - SB $ /2-3/4 Med-Heavy SMR882S - SP $ /8-3/8 Medium SMR93S - SP $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy SMR40S - FF $ /32-/4 Moderate Light FGR863C $ /8- Med-Heavy Bruce Holt on the Columbia River, Oregon Shallow, deep, around docks, and even when fish are on the beds, the ShakyHead may not be the go-to tactic under normal conditions, but it s highly effective when the going gets tough. When the fish are hugging the bottom in tight cover the ShakyHead will get in their faces like no other technique. You now have two additional options a new GLX spinning rod and a casting model in the core series. Talk about sensitive! SHR82S $ /6-/4 Mag-Light SHR822C $ /8-5/6 Mag-Med SHR822S GLX $ /8-5/6 Mag-Med SHR822S $ /8-5/6 Mag-Med

6 classic BASS The Classics. These are the technological wonders that put G.Loomis at the top. Nothing added, nothing taken away, these rods simply get the job done. This arsenal of classic rods is offered in one or more models: GLX, with their lightweight and extreme sensitivity are in a class by themselves. IMX, super-high modulus graphite which makes these rods unbelievably sensitive. GL3, probably the best performance value on the market. Or GL2, there is no better starting point which comes with a beautiful Neptune Blue finish. BASS classics mag bass classic BASS BASS classics spin jig rods The perfect solution for the clear water lakes where spotted bass and smallmouths abound. They re favored by those that like a spinning rod because they used lighter line and smaller lures to fool those super-cautious bass. The Spin Jig Series is a unique blend of dynamic tapers and super-sensitive materials that helps make these the rod of choice for serious light line anglers. Grubs, small worms, hair jigs, split shot rigs, mojo rigs... you name it, the spin jig rod is a great option. When it comes to performance and all-around fishability, the Mag Bass rods are our pride and joy. These rods, originally designed for pitching jigs and worms for largemouth bass, have been discovered by walleye anglers, smallmouth enthusiasts, pike chasers and even light-duty saltwater folks. They re fast-action rods with a powerful, magnum butt-section that gives you increased casting range, more effective hook sets (especially in deep water) and superior fish-fighting control. Fuji reel seats, with our mag touch exposed blank near the trigger gives you superior sensitivity as well as better casting control. You ll find yourself using these rods for everything... jigs, plastic worms, soft jerkbaits, and whacky worms. They are available in a wide range of lengths and powers, plus the more popular models come in all four graphite performance levels. MBR782C (GLX) $ /4-5/8 Medium MBR782C (IMX) $ /4-5/8 Medium MBR783-2C (GLX) $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy MBR783C (GLX) $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy MBR783C (IMX) $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy MBR783C (GL3) $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy MBR783C (GL2) $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy MBR784C (GLX) $ /4- Heavy MBR784C (IMX) $ /4- Heavy MBR784C (GL3) $ /4- Heavy MBR784C (GL2) $ /4- Heavy MBR785C (IMX) $ /8- /4 Heavy MBR785C (GL3) $ /8- /4 Heavy MBR842C (GLX) $ /4-5/8 Medium MBR843C (GLX) $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy MBR843C (IMX) $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy MBR843C (GL3) $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy MBR844C (GLX) $ /4- Heavy MBR844C (IMX) $ /4- Heavy MBR844C (GL3) $ /4- Heavy MBR845C (GL3) $ /8- /4 Heavy BASS classics casting rods There s been a trend in the past few years toward longer rods and it s a valid one, especially since a lot of our lakes lose their cover as they mature and the brush and trees die off. Long rods are great when you re fishing open water with plenty of casting room, but when you start moving to the bank and the cover gets in the way, those long rods just won t cut it. This is where our Casting Rods shine. Shorter than their Mag Bass cousins, they have the same fast actions and responsive tips you need for low trajectory, accurate casts. CR72 (IMX) $ /6-/2 Light CR722 (GLX) $ /4-5/8 Medium CR722 (IMX) $ /4-5/8 Medium CR722 (GL3) $ /4-5/8 Medium CR722 (GL2) $ /4-5/8 Medium CR723 (GLX) $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy CR723 (IMX) $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy CR723 (GL3) $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy CR723 (GL2) $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy CR724 (IMX) $ /4- Heavy CR724 (GL2) $ /4- Heavy David Walker, Lake El Salto, Mexico SJR6400 (IMX) $ /64-/8 Mag-Light SJR6400 (GL2) $ /64-/8 Mag-Light SJR642 (IMX) $ /8-3/8 Medium SJR642 (GL2) $ /8-3/8 Medium SJR700 (GL3) $ /32-/4 Mag-Light SJR720 (IMX) $ /32-/4 Mag-Light SJR720 (GL2) $ /32-/4 Mag-Light SJR72 (GLX) $ /6-5/6 Light SJR72 (IMX) $ /6-5/6 Light SJR72 (GL3) $ /6-5/6 Light SJR72 (GL2) $ /6-5/6 Light SJR722 (GLX) $ /8-3/8 Medium SJR722 (IMX) $ /8-3/8 Medium SJR722 (GL3) $ /8-3/8 Medium SJR722 (GL2) $ /8-3/8 Medium SJR723 (IMX) $ /6-5/8 Med-Heavy SJR724 (IMX) $ /4- Heavy SJR78 (IMX) $ /6-5/6 Light SJR78 (GL2) $ /6-5/6 Light SJR782 (GLX) $ /8-3/8 Medium SJR782 (IMX) $ /8-3/8 Medium SJR782 (GL3) $ /8-3/8 Medium SJR782 (GL2) $ /8-3/8 Medium SJR783 (GLX) $ /6-5/8 Med-Heavy SJR783 (IMX) $ /6-5/8 Med-Heavy SJR783 (GL3) $ /6-5/8 Med-Heavy SJR783 (GL2) $ /6-5/8 Med-Heavy SJR783-2 (GLX) $ /6-5/8 Med-Heavy SJR783-2 (GL3) $ /6-5/8 Med-Heavy SJR842 (GL3) $ /8-3/8 Medium SJR843 (IMX) $ /6-3/4 Med-Heavy SJR843 (GL3) $ /6-3/4 Med-Heavy SJR844 (IMX) $ /4- Heavy SJR902 (IMX) $ /4-5/8 Moderate SJR94 (GL2) $ /4- Mag-Med BASS classics flipping sticks The length of these Flipping Sticks allows you to swing lures around into heavy cover so that they enter the water softly. And because they allow a vertical presentation, your lure drops straight to the bottom unlike a lure that s cast and falls toward the angler, missing those important perimeter zones. You also need a rod that can move fish quickly. With a fast taper, these rods will do just that, giving you the power to pull fish out of the heaviest cover. The telescoping butt-section collapses into the handle for easy storage. FSR904X (IMX) $ Ext 2-25 /4- Mod- Heavy FSR904X (GL2) $ Ext 2-25 /4- Mod- Heavy Luke Clausen, Lake El Salto, Mexico. 8 9

7 muskie-walleye Muskie and walleye fishermen have one thing in common; fanaticism. One, focusing on the feel of every rock, weed and subtle strike; the other, accuracy to place every one of ten thousand casts precisely with the power to navigate heavy cover. Both our muskie and walleye lines are engineered to perform for every specific application encountered in the pursuit of these elusive species. muskie series The New Muskie series rods are a slimmed down line-up for the high end, hard core musky guys. They re physically light not action light, with a lot of backbone to the upper third and quick, very sensitive tips. These are big fish rods for casting big baits like bull dogs and slow twirling cowgirls. They feature a black satin finish with black wraps. MUR964 $ Heavy MUR965 $ X-Heavy MUR966 $ XX-Heavy MUR967 * Mega Mag-Heavy MUR026 * XX-Heavy 223 Walleye series We offer twelve models of walleye rods, in both spin and cast, that cover every major technique jigging, rigging, trolling, bottom-bouncing, and cranking. One thing remains constant throughout the line nowhere will you find a lighter, more advanced collection of rods made especially for walleye. WJR74-2S $ /6-5/6 Light WJR74S $ /6-5/6 Light WJR742S GLX $ /8-3/8 Medium WJR742S $ /8-3/8 Medium WCBR783S $ /4-5/8 Moderate Medium WBR83C $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy WCBR843C $ /4-5/8 Moderate Medium WRR8400S $ /4-/2 Extra Med-Light WRR8400S GLX $ /4-/2 Extra Light WRR8400-2S $ /4-/2 Extra Med-Light WTR940C $ /4-5/8 Extra Mag-Light WTR94C $ /4- Extra Mag-Med * Please visit for pricing on the MUR967 & MUR026 trout-panfish trout spinning rods Mountain lake spinning rods. This is a completely new line of rods, faster and lighter than any of their predecessors. Equipped with ultra-fast tips to make precise casts with light jigs and quick hook sets. Simply put, we re confident you ll agree these are the best trout rods you ve ever fished. There s even a 7 6 rod (TSR90-2) made especially for large trout on small jigs. TSR68-2 $ /32-3/6 Ultra-Light TSR740-2 $ /32-/8 Mod- Ultra-Light TSR80-2 $ /32-3/6 Ultra-Light TSR80-2 GLX $ /32-3/6 Ultra-Light TSR802-2 $ /6-5/6 Light TSR862-2 $ /6-5/6 Light TSR862-2 GLX $ /6-5/6 Light TSR90-2 $ /32-3/6 Ultra-Light trout and panfish classics spinning rods A dynamic collection of light-duty and ultra-light freshwater spinning rods. We designed them primarily for panfish and trout, but they satisfy a variety of different applications like small in-line spinners for bass, darts and light jigs for shad, spinners for trout, small baits for bonefish, and even spoons for sea trout. They are light-duty, all-around spinning rods with relatively soft butt-sections and light tips. None are rated for over 0-pound line and most are in the 4 to 6-pound test range. SR54 (GL3) $ /32-/8 Moderate Ultra-Light SR54 (GL2) $ /32-/8 Moderate Ultra-Light SR600 (IMX) $ /32-/8 Moderate Ultra-Light SR600 (GL3) $ /32-/8 Moderate Ultra-Light SR600 (GL2) $ /32-/8 Moderate Ultra-Light SR600-2 (GL3) $ /32-/8 Moderate Ultra-Light SR66 (GL3) $ /32-3/6 Moderate Ultra-Light SR720 (GL2) $ /32-/8 Mod- Ultra-Light SR720-2 (GL3) $ /32-/8 Mod- Ultra-Light SR78- (IMX) $ /32-3/6 Ultra-Light SR782- (IMX) $ /6-5/6 Light SR782-2 (GL3) $ /6-5/6 Light SR782-2 (GL2) $ /6-5/6 Light SR783-2 (GL3) $ /8-3/8 Medium SR84-2 (IMX) $ /32-3/6 Ultra-Light SR842-2 (IMX) $ /6-5/6 Light SR842-2 (GLX) $ /6-5/6 Light SR842-2 (GL3) $ /6-5/6 Light SR843-2 (GL3) $ /8-3/8 Medium light line classics trolling rods CR84- (GL3) $ /32-/4 Ultra-Light CR842-2 (GL3) $ /6-5/6 Light

8 salmon and steelhead salmon series This is our home turf, salmon country. This is where we all grew up and learned how to fish. Our local customers, guides and staff are among the finest salmon fishermen in the world. So when we asked them how to make the ultimate salmon rods, they had plenty to say. We had countless conversations and came up with hundreds of designs and re-designs. Months of trials and field-testing resulted in this great lineup of salmon rods. Trolling, backbouncing, spinners, plugging, hovering or bank fishing, whatever your game, we ve got you covered. These rods are powerful, light, sensitive and best of all, each one has an action specifically tailored for a technique that puts the chromers in the boat. Gone are the days of lugging around one big stick and making it work (sort of) for all your salmon fishing needs. You can measure the difference in pleasure on the water and number of fish in the net. Enjoy. salmon series - steelhead series center pin rods - float rods - classic salmon & steelhead As a fishing rod company located in Woodland, Washington there is one thing that we ve always known that we had to get right, and that is Salmon and Steelhead Rods. Fortunately, we are more than up to the task. We continually draw on the local talent and knowledge to make sure that we are always on the forefront of rod technology for these incredible fish. We take great pride in these rods, you will too. Mooching Rods SAMR024C $ Mod- Mag-Heavy SAMR084C $ Moderate Heavy SAMR74C $ Moderate Heavy SAMR265C $ Mod- Heavy SAMR474C $ /2-5 Moderate Med-Heavy Plug Rods SAPR982C $ /2-5 Mag-Med SAPR983C $ /8-6 Mag-Med Spinner Rods SASR902C GLX $ /2-5 Mag-Heavy SASR002C GLX $ /2-5 Mag-Heavy Backbounce Rods SABBR963C $ Mag-Med SABBR965C $ Mag-Heavy Hover Rods SAHR883C GLX $ Mag-Med Spinning Rods SAR024S $ /2- /2 Moderate Heavy SAR084S $ /2- /2 Moderate Heavy Left: Mike McGovney JR. Above: Jim Lebson fighting a nice Chinook in Tillamook Bay, Oregon. Above: Chris Vertopoulos with a beautiful Coho on the Columbia River, OR. 3

9 steelhead and salmon steelhead series When you need to nail a drift against the other bank, you need distance. When you need to stick it in the foam to get the right line, you need accuracy. When you need to do it all day long, you need less weight. When it s all paid off with a bite you might never feel, you need sensitivity. The Steelhead Series brings it all. These new rods are lighter and more sensitive, the actions are faster than we ve ever offered in a steelhead rod and they re longer for greater distance and line control. They re capped with super durable composite cork butt ends which are quiet in a boat, and rib cage friendly. And with a stunning new finish, you ve got the ultimate steelheaders arsenal. STR980C- $ /4-5/8 Mag-Med STR982S $ /4-/2 Moderate Light STR044S $ /8-3/4 Med-Light STR045S $ /8- Med-Heavy STR045C $ /8- Med-Heavy STR063C- $ /8-3/4 Med-Light STR04C $ /8-3/4 Med-Light STR6S $ /6-3/8 Slow Ultra-Light STR62S $ /4-/2 Moderate Light STR63C $ /8-3/4 Med-Light STR63S $ /8-3/4 Med-Light STR63S-SK $ /8-3/4 Med-Light STR65C $ /8- Med-Heavy center pin rods With demand exploding for premium, high performance Center Pin rods, we re proud to offer four new models that cover all your float needs, from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest. These rods have very light yet strong tips that say goodbye to tip sag. While other manufacturers have to add more material to create long rods like these, resulting in heavy sagging tips, we chose to use our proprietary GLX graphite. They re finished with extra long cork and composite handles for perfect balance and reel positioning, then matched with the finest high frame titanium RECOIL guides from REC for higher sensitivity and reduced weight. The result is the lightest, fastest rods of this length anywhere. STR352 GLX CP $ /8-/2 Moderate Light STR562 GLX CP $ /8-/2 Moderate Light STR563 GLX CP $ /4-5/8 Moderate Med-Light STR803 GLX CP $ /4-5/8 Moderate Med-Light float rods Great Lake anglers have been steelhead fishing with floats for years and now it s becoming one of the more successful techniques in the Northwest. Our Float Rods are unequaled in maximizing this technique, allowing your bait to reach the correct depth and stay in the zone longer, enabling you to cover a drift more efficiently than ever before. The extra length offers the ability to mend your line behind the float for a drag free drift and provides additional hook-setting power to pick up the slack line without lifting your rod and hightailing it a hundred yards down the bank. Available in a spinning and a Skamania style, which allows you to use a standard spinning or a single action reel. STFR262S $ /4-/2 Moderate Med-Light STFR32S $ /6-3/8 Moderate Light STFR363S $ /4-3/4 Mod- Med-Light STFR474S $ /4- Med-Heavy STFR60S - SK $ /4-/2 Moderate Light Mike Perusse with a nice Deschutes River Steelhead. 4 5

10 classic salmon and steelhead The Classics. These are the technological wonders that put G.Loomis at the top. Nothing added, nothing taken away, these rods simply get the job done. This arsenal of classic rods is offered in one or more models: GLX, with their lightweight and extreme sensitivity are in a class by themselves. IMX, super-high modulus graphite which makes these rods unbelievably sensitive. GL3, probably the best performance value on the market. Or GL2, which comes in a beautiful Neptune Blue, there is no better starting point. salmon & steelhead classics steelhead rods We believe the two most important factors in a steelhead rod are line control and sensitivity. These are two reasons why we build our steelhead rods in such a wide variety of lengths and power ratings. No matter where you fish or which technique you choose, there s a steelhead rod that offers you maximum control. salmon & steelhead classics hot shot rods We designed these rods with light to medium tips and magnum-power butt sections, which make them excellent casting tools and even better fish-fighting tools. If you re unfamiliar, the Hot Shot technique goes something like this... the angler positions his boat at the head of a run and allows the current to pull the plug down to the fish zone. The boat then sweeps across the current so the plug covers the entire width of the river (lure action is then monitored by watching the wiggle of the rod tip). When a fish hits, the magnum butt section actually sets the hook for you. The boat operator keeps tension on the fish until the angler can grab the rod from the holder. An extremely effective technique and a very versatile rod. STR024C (GL3) $ /8-3/4 Medium STR024C (GL2) $ /8-3/4 Medium STR024S (GL3) $ /8-3/4 Medium STR024S (GL2) $ /8-3/4 Medium STR025C (IMX) $ /8- Med-Heavy STR025C (GL3) $ /8- Med-Heavy STR025C (GL2) $ /8- Med-Heavy STR025S (GL3) $ /8- Med-Heavy STR025S (GL2) $ /8- Med-Heavy STR082C (IMX) $ /4-/2 Moderate Light STR082C (GL3) $ /4-/2 Moderate Light STR082S (IMX) $ /4-/2 Moderate Light STR082S (GL2) $ /4-/2 Moderate Light STR083C (GL2) $ /8-3/4 Med-Light STR083S (GL2) $ /8-3/4 Med-Light STR084C (IMX) $ /8-3/4 Medium STR084C (GL2) $ /8-3/4 Medium STR084S (GL2) $ /8-3/4 Medium STR086C (GL2) $ /8- /2 Heavy STR4S (GLX) $ /6-3/8 Slow Ultra-Light STR4S (IMX) $ /6-3/8 Slow Ultra-Light STR4S (GL3) $ /6-3/8 Slow Ultra-Light STR43C (IMX) $ /8-3/4 Mod- Medium STR43C (GL3) $ /8-3/4 Mod- Medium STR20S-SK (GL2) $ /6-3/6 Moderate Light STR263C (GL3) $ /8-3/4 Medium STR263C (GL2) $ /8-3/4 Medium STR264C (GL2) $ /8-3/4 Moderate Medium STR265C (GL2) $ /8- /2 Moderate Med-Heavy STR265S (GL2) $ /8- /2 Moderate Med-Heavy HSR9000C (GL3) $ /4-/2 Mag-Light HSR9000S (IMX) $ /4-/2 Mag-Light HSR9000S (GL3) $ /4-/2 Mag-Light HSR9000S (GL2) $ /4-/2 Mag-Light HSR9000-2S (IMX) $ /4-/2 Mag-Light HSR9000-3S (GLX) $ /4-/2 Mag-Light HSR930S (GL3) $ /4-5/8 Mag-Med HSR94C (GL2) $ /4- Mag-Medium HSR98C (GL2) $ /8-4 Mag-Medium HSR983C (GL2) $ /8-6 Mag-Heavy HSR02C (IMX) $ /8-4 Mag-Medium HSR02C (GL2) $ /8-4 Mag-Medium HSR02C (GL3) $ /8-4 Mag-Medium HSR02S (GL2) $ /4- /4 Mag-Medium HSR023C (GL2) $ /2-5 Mag-Heavy HSR025C (GL2) $ Mag-Heavy 6 salmon & steelhead classics salmon rods These rods are designed for a special technique called mooching. This style of fishing is done from a boat by slowly trolling or drifting with the wind or tide. Both methods are effective, but each requires a rod that will allow the fish to chew on the bait and pull it down without much resistance. That s why our salmon rods feature a soft, moderate action. It lets the rod bend easily when the fish first hits the bait so he ll hang on a little longer (at which point, you set the hook and hang on a lot longer). Of course, these rods also have to handle the heavy weight required to keep your bait in the zone, so we build them with plenty of power to boot. The standard mooching rod is nine feet long, but if you fish several rigs at one time, you may want to use longer rods on the outside rigs to keep your lines and lures separated. SAR084C (GL2) $ Moderate Heavy SAR265C (GL2) $ Moderate Heavy SAR266C (GL2) $ Moderate Ex-Heavy SAR363C (GL2) $ /8- Med-Heavy Greg Brush with a nice Alaskan King. salmon & steelhead classics backbounce rods Backbouncing is a special technique used primarily by Northwest steelhead and salmon anglers. To fish a pool or run, heavy lead is used to put your bait right on the bottom and, with the help of the current, literally bounce your bait downstream, keeping it right in the fish s face. Consequently, the rod you choose depends on the power necessary to lift the weight off the bottom and still have sufficient power to set the hook with authority. A heavy-duty rod with a stiff tip is crucial, because many times the fish are smack dab in the heaviest current and you need a lot of lead (not to mention the fact that king salmon can weigh in excess of 90 pounds). BBR904C (GL2) $ Mod- Heavy BBR964C (GL2) $ Mod- Heavy BBR966C (GL2) $ Mod- Mag-Heavy salmon & steelhead classics bc rods Our BC rods are designed for the use of single action mooching style reels. They feature reverse handles with a long fore grip and short rear grip for increased leverage. When you re heading to BC or Alaska where you ll be trolling, mooching or drifting a float in the pursuit of salmon and steelhead, these rods are a good choice for a travel companion. STR263 BC $ /8-3/4 Medium STR264 BC $ /8-3/4 Moderate Medium STR265 BC $ /8- /2 Moderate Med-Heavy SAR265 BC $ Moderate Heavy SAR363 BC $ /8-2 Med-Heavy 303 Zack Schaefer in Nahalem Bay, OR 7

11 saltwater pro-blue series - pelagic series - Halibut rod surf series - greenwater series popping - live bait - shallow water rods Big, Hot, Fish. What s not to like about fishing the salt? Whether surf casting for stripers in Montauk or going deep off of the Alaskan panhandle for Halibut, fishing the salt means two things, tough conditions and tough fish. In every case, we seek the advice of the best local saltwater anglers we can find and work with them to develop the ultimate rods for the water they fish. So whether you are headed to the flats, the green water, the blue water, the skinny water or the deep, we ve got you covered. saltwater pro-blue series We met with literally hundreds of serious anglers, guides, and shop owners around the country. We did our homework! And after hours of testing, tweaking, changing and improving, we are proud to present you with the final result Pro- Blue high performance graphite standup saltwater rods, designed to take over where the flats end. These aren t your average stand-up rods. With cork handles, heavy-duty composite reel seats, Fuji guides and blanks designed with dynamic, fast-actions, these are truly specialized rods. They re a blend of the traditional flats and bay rods that allow you to wrestle big fish without any distractions or malfunctions. We put a lot of effort in their design and we re confident you ll feel the difference immediately. They may feel like lightweights because they are, but there s a power so intense and so mystical that you ll wonder how we did it. That s our secret and your advantage. For 2009 we ve added a new, lighter Pro-Blue rod to handle softer water, smaller baits, lures and plastics. This doesn t mean smaller fish by any means! Model Price Item # Rod Length Handle Pieces Line Weight Action PBR785C $ PBR843S $ PBR843C $ PBR844S $ PBR844C $ PBR902S $ PBR963S $ 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 Price Item # Rod Length Handle Pieces Line Weight Action PSR72-50C TR $ PSR72-80R SU $ PSR78-50C SU $ PSR78-20C TR $ PSR78-30C TR $ PSR78-60R SU $ PSR84-20C SU $ PSR84-20S SU $ PSR84-30C SU $ PSR84-40C SU $ PSR90-25C SU $ Above: Phill Oliva with a yellowtail from the South end of Cedros ( Cedros Island, Mexico) Left: Chappy Chapman. 9

12 saltwater halibut rod Charter captains in Sitka, Seward and throughout the Alaskan panhandle provided the on-the-water experience for the development of our new Halibut rod. Designed for this very specific fishery, this is the ultimate rod for big barn-door halibut action. It s equipped with an extended foregrip for protection when the rod gets pinned against the boat rail, and a slick reargrip for quick removal from the rod holders. With a tough proprietary hybrid graphite composite rod blank, AFTCO lightweight roller stripper guides, roller tip top, and Fuji heavyframe guides, along with the perfect action, length and grip design, the only weak link will be your own back. Remember, bend the knees. Model Price Item # Rod Length Pieces Line Weight Action HLBR72-50C $ 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 feather-like weight of these rods and you ll wonder how you ever fished without them. SUR962S $ /4- /2 Medium SUR965S $ /2- /2 Mod- Medium SUR023S $ /8- /2 Med-Heavy SUR064S- $ /2-3 Med-Heavy SUR264S $ /2-3 Moderate Med-Heavy SUR266C $ Heavy SUR266S $ Heavy SUR267S $ Heavy SUR324S $ /2-3 Med-Heavy SUR448C $ Med-Heavy saltwater 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). 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. GWR782S $ /4-5/8 Medium GWMR783C $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy GWMR783S $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy GWPR842S $ /4-/2 Med- Med-Light GWMR843C $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy GWMR843S GLX $ /4-3/4 Med-Heavy GWPR843C $ /4-/2 Med- Medium GWPR843S $ /4-5/8 Med- Medium GWR9000S $ /4-/2 Mag-Light GWR90C $ /4- /4 Mag-Med GWR90S GLX $ /4- /4 Mag-Med GWR90S $ /4- /4 Mag-Med GWR930S $ /4-5/8 Mag-Med GWR94S GLX $ /4- Mag-Med GWR98S $ /4- /4 Mag-Med On the flats of Mosquito Lagoon, Florida. 20 2

13 saltwater POPPING RODS travel rods A float plane into the heart of Alaska? The trip of a lifetime to South America? A two-hour drive to the in-laws that just happens (if you take the right roads) to pass through some blue ribbon trout water? No matter where you re headed, you want to arrive there, rods included. 22 Our Popping Rods were originally designed for casting live bait (mainly shrimp), under a popping cork out on the flats, but freshwater anglers have found umpteen other uses for them as well. These rods have a relatively soft tip, which allows your bait to land softly and quietly, even on long casts; another plus when the water s skinny and the fish spook easily. At the same time, they re powerful rods, capable of handling surprisingly large fish. They come in a variety of lengths for different applications. The top four guides and tip-top feature oversized rings to handle large knots for shock tippets. Great rods for great fish. PR8400C (IMX) $ /4-/2 Med-Light PR8400S (IMX) $ /4-/2 Med-Light PR8400S (GL2) $ /4-/2 Med-Light PR842S (IMX) $ /4-/2 Med-Light PR842S (GL3) $ /4-/2 Med-Light PR842S (GL2) $ /4-/2 Med-Light PR842-2S (GL3) $ /4-/2 Med-Light PR844C (GLX) $ /4-5/8 Medium PR844C (IMX) $ /4-5/8 Medium PR844C (GL3) $ /4-5/8 Medium PR844C (GL2) $ /4-5/8 Medium PR844S (GLX) $ /4-5/8 Medium PR844S (IMX) $ /4-5/8 Medium PR844S (GL3) $ /4-5/8 Medium PR844-3S (GLX) $ /4-5/8 Medium PR845C (IMX) $ /4-3/4 Mod- Med-Heavy PR845C (GL2) $ /4-3/4 Mod- Med-Heavy PR904-2S (GL2) $ /4-5/8 Medium LIVE BAIT RODS If you currently fish a Popping rod, but want to move into a little deeper water, chasing larger fish with heavier line, these live bait rods are the answer. Powerful enough to handle a multitude of saltwater situations from bluewater to bays, mangrove-laced coves to open flats they are lightweight, precision fishing tools. Whether you re tossing pinfish to tarpon or dropping jigs around a shipwreck for small grouper, you ll find these rods surprisingly powerful and as tough and durable as they come. They re extremely versatile, giving you the option to pitch live bait, cut bait, lures and leadhead jigs, and they re especially effective around boat docks, bridges or heavy cover in the back country. LR842S (GL2) $ /8- /2 Mod- Medium LR844S (GL2) $ /8-2 /4 Mod- Med-Heavy 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. GCR782C $ /8-3/8 Light GCR783C $ /4-/2 Med-Light GCR83S $ /4-/2 Med-Light GCR842C $ /8-3/8 Light Tom Coster with a nice Mexican Rooster Fish. This is the philosophy behind our Escape Travel rods. Ten high performance and two even higher performance GLX multi-piece spin and cast rods designed to cover the gamut of fishing opportunities for the vagabond angler. Whether you backpack, travel around the world or just want a rod to stick behind the seat in your pick-up, it s a good bet you won t find a better multi-piece rod anywhere. The next time you head out for that trip of your fly-fishing lifetime and the winds threaten to put you out of business, just pack your favorite Escape rod as a back-up and save the day glx travel rods escape travel rods A stunning black cherry finish, 3-piece travel convenience and the finest components available make these rods as good looking as they are functional. As more anglers travel to exotic fishing destinations all over the world, logistics become more and more of an issue. What do you take? How do you get it there? Should you check it or carry it on the plane with you? You ll find the answers right here, in distinctive 3-piece rods designed to cover most types of fresh and light saltwater fishing opportunities. They help make your day on the water more enjoyable (and we re thinking more productive as well)! For those who are familiar with our popular Escape Series, you ll be interested to know we ve redesigned, improved and simplified the entire line. The rods have similar actions as before though they ll be a little smoother through the ferrule and stronger throughout. Fuji guides. Rod tube included. ETR75-3 ULS 4 $ /32-/4 Med- Ultra-Light ETR8-3 MHS 5 $ /8- Med-Heavy ETR8-3 MHC 7 $ /8- Med-Heavy ETR8-3 HS 20 $ /2-2 Heavy ETR8-3 HC 20 $ /2-2 Heavy ETR84-3 LS 6 $ /6-5/6 Light ETR84-3 MLS 0 $ /4-/2 Med-Light ETR84-3 MS 2 $ /4-5/8 Medium ETR84-3 MC 4 $ /4-5/8 Medium ETR90-3 MS 2 $ /4-5/8 Medium 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). These three-piece spinning rods are available in two popular designs to provide the ultimate in performance and the benefit of portability. HSR9000-3S (GLX) $ /4-/2 Mag-Light PR844-3S (GLX) $ /4-5/8 Medium 22 23

14 fly rods 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 tremendous help. While we can t keep you from hooking the branch behind you, we can make casting smooth and easy from the start. We know you don t need the extra stress of fighting a rod that s not designed right. 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. The lighter sizes, with medium fast taper and stiffness, provide the high line speed needed for accuracy and control. As the demands of casting greater distance with larger weighted flies arise, the #8 and heavier models are designed with fast/stiffer taper to meet what ever challenge swims within range. Finished in a rich mahogany brown color with a new anodized reel seat these rods are suitable for all fresh and saltwater conditions. fly reels eastfork fly reels 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 Price Item # Handle Rod Length Line Weight Pieces Taper Power FR963-3 Xperience $ Med- Medium FR904-3 Xperience $ Med- Medium FR084-4 Xperience $ Med-Stiff FR025-4 Xperience $ Med-Stiff FR085-4 Xperience $ Med-Stiff FR086-4 Xperience $ Med-Stiff FR088-4 Xperience $ Stiff FR089-4 Xperience $ Stiff FR080-4 Xperience $ Stiff FR082-4 Xperience $ Stiff Model Price Item # Diameter Backing Capacity Standard Dacron (Approx) Spare Spool Model Price 3-4 $ WF + 00 YDS. 20#, 4WF + 50 YDS. 20# $ $ WF + 25 YDS. 20#, 6WF + 00 YDS. 20# $ $ WF + 75 YDS. 30#, 8WF + 50 YDS. 30# $ $ WF YDS. 30#, 0WF YDS. 30# $ gl2 fly RODS venture fly reels A quality reel at a modest price, each venture reel is a sturdy, cast aluminum vision of beauty and simplicity. Featuring a wide-range adjustable disc drag, quick release spool, and a rich, champagne gold anodized finish, the Venture reels are available in three sizes: #3, #5 and #7. They all come with a padded case because even though they don t cost a King Salmon s ransom, you d hate for them to get abused. Thanks to the progressive action and crisp feel, our GL2 rods are great whether you re making short or long casts, or just trying to make any cast for that matter. You may have just started, but that doesn t mean you should settle for second best. Each one of our beautifully designed GL2 rods is available in a beautiful Neptune Blue finish. Model Price Item # handle Rod Length Line Weight Pieces Taper Power FR904 $ Medium Medium FR085 $ Medium Medium FR086 $ Medium Medium FR088 $ Medium Medium FR089 $ Med- Medium FR080 $ Med- Med-Stiff Model Price Item # Diameter Backing Capacity Standard Dacron (Approx) Spare Spool Model Price 3 $ WF + 00 YDS. 20# $ $ WF + 25 YDS. 20# $ $ WF + 50 YDS. 30# $

15 apparel and accessories Along with some of the finest fishing rods made, we offer a wonderful selection of accessories. From new T-shirts and hats, to jackets and sweatshirts, to decals and coffee mugs. These items can be found at your local dealers, and we urge you to support them. Or order direct by calling -800-GLoomis (that s ). To see more visit hats shirts All hats are one size fits all.. New SKELETON racing Hat Color Item# Price racing Yellow $22 racing red $22 racing Blue $22 2. G.Loomis mesh-side racing hat Orange/white/black $20 3. skeleton fish oval 00% cotton twill low-profile stone $20 navy $20 Pink $20 4. SKELETON FISH fade Hat Red / Black $22 Yellow / Black $22 Blue / Grey $22 5. tactel hat olive $20 6. camo patch Hat Olive Green $20 7. camo hats and visor Max HAT $20 Max 4 HAT $20 MAX 4 visor $6 8. Oilskin Hat Skeleton Fish Logo $22 9. camo fish mesh back hat Tan / Brown $22 0. hunter hat orange $20. camo with olive front olive $20 2. Visors G.loomis-Stone $6 Skeleton Fish-Stone $6 3. contrast stitch skel fish hat Black $20 4. contrast stitch a-flex hat A-Flex hats have a comfortable flex-fit. White/Navy $22 Blue $ D shadow skeleton fish hat Red / White $20 6. Retro mesh back hat Burgandy $20 Olive $20 7. ripstop skeleton fish hat 00% cotton ripstop. Olive $20 Stone $20 8. Fear no Fish 3-d hat - 00% canvas Black $22 Blue $22 Bone $22 Olive $22 9. Skeleton fish beanie 60/40 cotton acrylic blend / fleece lining. Blue $8 20. skeleton fish trucker hat Navy / White $22 When ordering shirts please add the correct size number (example: for large) 2. G.Loomis varsity t-shirt - long sleeve color item# s m l xl price xxl price red w blue $26 04 $28 grey w blue $26 04 $28 blue w red $26 04 $ g.loomis block t-shirt - short sleeve color item# s m l xl price xxl price natural $22 04 $24 olive $22 04 $24 mocha $22 04 $ micro fiber t-shirt available in short sleeve and long sleeve color item# s m l xl price xxl price black-s/s $34 04 $36 white-s/s $34 04 $36 blue-s/s $34 04 $36 grey-l/s $38 04 $40 white-l/s $38 04 $ chartreuse skeleton fish t-shirt short sleeve with chartreuse splattered fish color item# s m l xl price xxl price char grey $22 04 $ psychedelic skeleton fish t-shirt short sleeve with multi-color fear no fish color item# s m l xl price xxl price white $20 04 $ scaled skeleton fish t-shirt - short sleeve color item# s m l xl price xxl price military green $22 04 $24 dk. chocolate $22 04 $ G.Loomis shield t-shirt - short sleeve color item# s m l xl xxl price blue $20 grey $ fear no fish t-shirt - short sleeve color item# m l xl price xxl price grey w red $22 04 $25 grey W GREEN $22 04 $ flag skeleton fish t-shirt available in short sleeve and long sleeve color item# m l xl price xxl price white s/s $20 04 $22 white l/s $24 04 $

16 apparel/accessories jackets and sweatshirts tips We can build a rod you can t break, but you wouldn t want to fish with it. When ordering jackets and sweatshirts please add the correct size number to item number: (example: for large) 30. G.Loomis black hooded jacket color item# s m l xl xxl price black $95 3. skeleton fish sweatshirt color item# s m l xl price xxl price charcoal $45 04 $50 Here are a few tips for keeping your rod performing at the highest level for many years to come. Store our rod in its case, out of the sun and weather. Make sure it s completely dry before storing. Dogs love to chew on the cork, and children, well it s better to just keep it away from both. Lubricate reel seats with a small amount of WD40 or similar corrosion inhibitor. To avoid added stress on the rod it s best to disassemble it when bushwhacking and when entering boats and automobiles. 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. 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. 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 either dislodge the snag or break your leader, but your rod will be saved. Never attempt to free a snag with your rod tip, unless your lure costs over $00. Have fun, after all you re fishing g.loomis sweatshirt color item# s m l xl price xxl price brown $50 04 $ G.Loomis performance fleece jacket color item# s m l xl xxl price olive $ G.Loomis fleece windblock jacket color item# s m l xl xxl price grey/black $ g.loomis mug red $ fear no fish license plate/sign silver $8 What we mean by action and power action Rod action refers to the flex characteristics of a rod, varying from Slow to Extra-. An Extra- action rod flexes mainly at the tip. Slower (or softer) action rods flex throughout the entire length of the rod. Moderate action rods fall in between. We tailor the action of each of our rods to the particular fishing application for which they re designed, taking into account the preferred lure action, optimum casting range, fighting power, the feel of the rod, and countless other variables. EX-FAST FAST MODERATE SLOW Power We rate the power of our rods on a scale of 00 to 8. This rating should give you an idea of how each rod in the series compares in terms of lifting, fighting and casting strength. Because each series is rated independently, a 2-power Spin Jig rod, for example, does not feel the same as a 2-power Steelhead rod. Another way to measure power is resistance to flex or how much each specific rod bends under load. The 2-power rod flexes more easily than a 3-power and so on. Generally speaking, the heavier your choice of line and lure, the higher the power rating you ll need skeleton fish pins grey $5 red $5 p o w e r z o n e p r o p e r r o d a s s e m b l y skeleton fish boat decal set black $20 white $20 green $ g.loomis sticker lime green $5 orange $5 40. g.loomis sticker neon red $4 neon blue $4 neon green $4 Never over-stress your rod in one spot. This often happens when setting the hook, playing a fish close to the boat or shore, or dead lifting a fish into the boat. Bending the tip at a severe angle in this manner transfers all the stress to a single area, potentially causing the blank to fail. Rods are designed to handle stress over the entire length of the blank and should be flexed with this in mind. 2 2 DANGER ZONE Tip carries the load. Insert the tip of the butt section into the butt of the tip section with the guides offset by 90º as shown below. 2. Align the guides by firmly twisting the butt until the sections are tight. 3. Check tightness by attempting to pull the sections straight apart without twisting. If the connection holds, they re tight enough. To disassemble, simply reverse by twisting apart. NEVER USE THE GUIDES FOR LEVERAGE WHEN ASSEMBLING OR DISASSEMBLING THE ROD g.loomis boat decal white $2 black $2 3 POWER ZONE Butt carries the load skeleton fish sticker blue $4 red $4 green $4 flag $0 prism $0 WHITE $5 43. g.loomis rod tube humidor olive $ TENSION ZONE Reel/line carries the load 28 29