G. Loomis Asquith (Gen II) 11WT 9'
- Custom Fixed Hood Reel Seat
- Premium Componentry: Black PVD Snake Guides
- Aluminum rod tube with cloth rod bag
- Designed & handcrafted in Woodland, Washington. Blanks rolled in Kumamoto, Japan.
Description
The Asquith Saltwater series stands as the pinnacle of fly rod innovation, redefining both style and performance as the flagship of G. Loomis. Crafted on a Spiral X Core blank crafted 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 T3 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.
Technology
The TaperTec design philosophy builds upon our heritage of rod-building innovation by leveraging mathematical modeling prior to mandrel production. Compared to an iterative rod-building approach, TaperTec allows our team to optimize rod designs and fine-tune actions before prototyping to shorten development timelines and minimize environmental impact. For anglers, TaperTec delivers lighter and more efficient tools with optimized weight and strength to boost effectiveness on the water.
Warranty
*G. Loomis rods are covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty against non-conformities in workmanship and materials for the life of the original owner.
*G. Loomis will not warranty items used for commercial or rental purposes.
https://www.gloomis.com/pages/warranty-form
G. Loomis Asquith
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Q: What specific fishing scenarios did you design this rod for, and where do you feel it truly excels in performance? A: This is our concept car product in the fly arena. All-new G. Loomis offering using Spiral X core technology, still rolled in Kumamota, Japan. The product performs with enhanced balance for a feeling of weightlessness and effortless casting. New reel seat for improved ergonomic and versatility for hold positions in every scenario.
Q: What fly line would you recommend pairing with this rod? A: RIO Elite Flats Pro, RIO Elite Tarpon, or SA Amplitude Tarpon
| empty | Short | Medium | Long | FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caster 1 | 7.8 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 24.8 |
| Caster 2 | 6.9 | 8 | 8.5 | 23.4 |
| Caster 3 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 24 |
| Combined | 22.5 | 24.4 | 25.3 | 72.2 |
- Feels fast, but a lot of backbone and surprisingly accurate (for stiffness). As light or maybe even lighter than the Hardy Marksman Z. The rod is fairly stiff at closer shots, but makes up for it in accuracy. When poking out to 70’ shots, the rod doesn’t wobble – very easy casting. I like how the cork feels in hand compared to other G. Loomis rods.
- This rod is very smooth in close – no clunk. Can throw very tight loops. The Asquith does a lot of the work for you, but you almost have to stop it or it wants to keep going. This rod generates a lot of line speed! Easiest of the bunch to bomb.
- The integrated reel seat is a ‘bold’ design. The rod feels stiffer than the NRX+ S. It’s built more for distance, in close isn’t great. In order to feel the rod in close, we’d need to make some adjustments. I’d like a little bit more bend there because it’s not very forgiving. Everything needs to be perfect to throw good loops.
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The all-new Asquith Gen II rod feels fast, powerful, and surprisingly accurate for its stiffness. It is exceptionally light in hand and generates significant line speed, making it one of the easiest rods in the lineup to carry line and cast long distances. At medium to long range it is smooth, stable, and does much of the work for the caster, producing tight loops with minimal effort.
Up close, the rod feels quite stiff and less forgiving, requiring precise timing to feel fully engaged. This is a rod clearly built for anglers who value speed, efficiency, and longer presentations, and who are comfortable making small adjustments to unlock its full potential.
