The New Gloomis PRO4X 11' 6" 9wt spey rod! Possibly one of the best all round rods for Great Lakes Steelhead!
With the length of 11'6" giving it the ability to throw up to a 520 grain skagit head or a 450 grain scandi head this new PRO4X spey rod from Gloomis perfectly fits any scenario you may find yourself in when pursuing steelhead on a swung fly around the Great Lakes! Heck, who's kidding who, it will work just fine for west coast steelhead and would also fit very nicely on any of the Atlantic salmon rivers in the east!
As Gloomis states and I completely agree, this rod feels great and casts like a dream. After using it myself this past spring season and after having put it in a number of experienced spey casters hands, the comments and opinions were all the same......wow, ever light.....sweet stick.....and how much are they asking for this rod? And that is the best part, tremendous value for a rod designed by and built with the most advanced rod technology available today!
Check this model out at www.gloomis.com or visit your local retailer to get your hands on one.....you wont be disappointed!
As Gloomis states and I completely agree, this rod feels great and casts like a dream. After using it myself this past spring season and after having put it in a number of experienced spey casters hands, the comments and opinions were all the same......wow, ever light.....sweet stick.....and how much are they asking for this rod? And that is the best part, tremendous value for a rod designed by and built with the most advanced rod technology available today!
Check this model out at www.gloomis.com or visit your local retailer to get your hands on one.....you wont be disappointed!
A New Series of Spey Rods from Gloomis!
Gloomis mirrored their NRX two-hand rod designs with the PRO4x salmon and steelhead two-hand fly rods. There's a noticeable reduction in weight, especially in the tip-sections, not only making these rods feel lighter, but increasing the rate of blank recovery for better casting distance and accuracy. Proprietary processes in both blank and rod manufacturing allow us to provide optimum performance in key areas to improve distance, accuracy, line control and mending. They will fish a number of different casting styles depending on the line/size. They have made them more economical by using off-the-shelf componentry, but don't let that fool you... they are all about performance. As beautiful to look at as they are to fish, these are rods any fly fisher would be proud to own. Now there's a new, more affordable two-hand opportunity! Its called the PRO4x!! Available in a 10'6' 5 wt, an 11' 7 wt, an 11'6' 9wt switch rod, and for spey rods they offer a 13' 7/8, a 13' 8/9, a 14' 9/10 and even a 15' 10/11.
For more detailed information visit www.gloomis.com
For more detailed information visit www.gloomis.com
Big Water calls for a Big Stick........the Gloomis NRX 14' 9/10!
Only a few times a year I find myself needing the "big stick" to be able to both cast distance and deliver a big heavy tip. With the amount of water this past fall it was all I pretty much used! When that situation arrives (also like the first spring blow out of the year) I grab my
NRX 14' 9/10 loaded with a 640 grn Scientific Anglers Skagit Extreme intermediate head and off the end of it will be 12-15' length of T 12 or T14 sink tip. This rod easily has the power to cast this set up and more importantly does it with ease allowing you to fish all day.
If you have never tried casting one of the new Gloomis NRX models you owe it to yorself to do so, BUT, a fair warning now, you will be going to the closet Gloomis dealer imediately afterwards and ordering one for yourself. Be sure to check out the full line up of Gloomis spey rods at www.gloomis.com
NRX 14' 9/10 loaded with a 640 grn Scientific Anglers Skagit Extreme intermediate head and off the end of it will be 12-15' length of T 12 or T14 sink tip. This rod easily has the power to cast this set up and more importantly does it with ease allowing you to fish all day.
If you have never tried casting one of the new Gloomis NRX models you owe it to yorself to do so, BUT, a fair warning now, you will be going to the closet Gloomis dealer imediately afterwards and ordering one for yourself. Be sure to check out the full line up of Gloomis spey rods at www.gloomis.com
The "Ferrari" of Spey Reels....the new Ross F1 #5 !
The Ross™ F1™ is a complete departure from conventional thinking and incorporates the most innovative features found in any fly reel. The drag system utilizes eight independent contact points to produce the smoothest and most dependable drag system on the market today. Two square inches of carbon fiber drag surface results in unsurpassed stopping power and heat dissipation. The spool fits on a carbon fiber stabilizer with two fully sealed stainless steel ball bearings that provide precision fit and smooth rotation. The Ross™ F1™ employs a Ross original clutch bearing that is fully sealed and enables retrieve conversion without removing the bearing- an industry first! And of course, a reel of this caliber comes with a lifetime warranty!
For more information on the Ross F1 visit www.rossreels.com
For more information on the Ross F1 visit www.rossreels.com
The perfect "all around" Spey Rod......the Gloomis NRX 13' 8/9!
A sweat heart to cast, light enough to feel like most 7wts, and having endless power! Whether wanting some distance with a Scandi head or the ability to deliver a big heavy tip with a Skagit head. Casting a 540 grn Scandi for Atlantics or a 600 grn Skagit for Steelhead. This rod easily has the power to cast either set up and more importantly does it with ease allowing one to fish all day. Truely an "all around" rod to cover and handle any situation you may find yourself in around the globe. If you have never tried casting one of the new Gloomis NRX models you owe it to yorself to do so, BUT, a fair warning now, you will be going to the closet Gloomis dealer imediately afterwards and ordering one for yourself. Be sure to check out the full line up of Gloomis spey rods at www.gloomis.com
Scientific Anglers Skagit Extreme Intermediate Head
Late season, big water, and sulking fish in deep pools......the perfect senario for SA's new intermediate skagit head. This head allows you to keep your tip and therefore your fly down in the current near bottom where it needs to be for the perfect swing in those conditions. They cast with ease like a floating head but you may find you need to do a down stream roll cast after the retrieve just to get it up on the surface before going right into your spey cast. With a full range of heads in 40 grn increments it will be easy to find the one that suits your rod. You can also visit www.scientificanglers.com to see their line/rod recomendation chart and also be sure to check out their full line up of spey lines.
The new NRX 12' 6wt switch rod
One of the latest additions to the Gloomis line up of spey rods, this little sweet heart is a must for those who like swinging small flies on a long leader or running poly tips on a lighter skagit system. That said, this rod will nicely cast a 390 grn scandi head or a 420 grn skagit head. At 12' in length it is more of a short spey rod then an actual switch rod but with its lightness from the NRX technology you could easily cast this rod with one hand or use it as the ultimate nymphing rod. Also, with the 12' length, back bone is not an issue as it will easily handle any Great Lakes steelhead found fighting on the end of it!
For more information on this rod and other Gloomis gear visit www.gloomis.com
For more information on this rod and other Gloomis gear visit www.gloomis.com
The Ross Momentum LT
One of the nicest spey reels on the market, the Ross Momentum LT offers reel sizes from #4-#7 which hold spey lines from 6/7wt through 11/12wt. The Momentum LT reel series is the strongest and most dependable big game fly reel on the water today. The drag system is based on Carbon Fiber technology, chosen because of its stiffness, strength, heat resistance, shock-dampening capabilities and infinite fatigue resistance.
For more information on the Ross Momentum LT visit www.rossreels.com
For more information on the Ross Momentum LT visit www.rossreels.com
