G. Loomis Asquith (Gen II) 8WT 9'
In Stock • Bozeman, MT
- 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
