There is big news from G. Loomis with the announcement of new Asquith series rods.
From G. Loomis:
“The Asquith Freshwater series stands as the pinnacle of fly rod craftsmanship and innovation, redefining both style and performance as the flagship G. Loomis model. Crafted on the Spiral X Core blank at Shimano’s cutting-edge facility in Kumamoto, Japan, and meticulously hand-assembled in Woodland, Washington, each rod combines exceptionally light swing weight with refined actions and uncompromising durability. Premium components, including Fuji T2 black Titanium SIC stripper guides and PVD recoil snake guides, ensure flawless line management, while the redesigned G. Loomis reel seat, with its curved fixed hood and precision knurling, provides optimized control in every cast. Purpose-built for the pursuit of aspirational fish, the Asquith series embodies the future of fly-fishing technology, where precision, power, and elegance converge.
Features: Custom Fixed Hood Reel Seat: A new curved, fixed hood design offering improved reel clamping performance, along with elevated knurl feel on nut components
Spiral X Core: Spiral X Core blanks are rolled in Kumamoto Japan, an advanced evolution of Spiral X, this technology utilizes carbon tape crafted from high-strength resin developed with Toray Nano alloy® technology. Material properties enables bending, torsional, and compressional rigidity in all directions
Premium Componentry: Black PVD Snake Guides
Aluminum rod tube with cloth rod bag
Designed & handcrafted in Woodland, Washington. Blanks rolled in Kumamoto, Japan.”
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