G. Loomis Asquith (Gen II) 9WT 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 or RIO Elite Permit
| empty | Short | Medium | Long | FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caster 1 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 24 |
| Caster 2 | 6.3 | 7.4 | 8 | 21.7 |
| Caster 3 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 24.7 |
| Combined | 21.9 | 23.7 | 24.8 | 70.4 |
- The reel seat feels a little slick/wet with metal at the back end reel seat. The rod is super light and crisp. Still I don’t believe it is very forgiving and you can’t get away with much; however, it is more forgiving than the 11-weight.
- Interesting reel seat design. Very nice looking taper on the cork. Smooth in close, sensational at 50’ (medium). Where this rod really shines is at 70’ (long). The lack of wells grip on the bottom is causing my hand to slip when going out to further targets.
- An arrow! It’s a faster rod, but you can feel it load, even past the tip. Very responsive at medium target. There is not a lot of play in the rod tip when making a correction.
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The Asquith (Gen II) 9wt is an exceptionally light and crisp rod that clearly sits at the high end of performance. The blank feels extremely responsive, loading smoothly while still maintaining a very fast recovery. While it is not especially forgiving and requires good timing from the caster, it does reward solid technique with excellent control and feedback throughout the cast.
At closer distances the rod remains smooth and composed, but it really begins to stand out in the mid range around 50 feet where accuracy and responsiveness become exceptional. The rod tracks extremely well and feels incredibly precise, with very little tip wobble when making adjustments or corrections. The blank loads cleanly and you can feel that load travel well down the rod, giving it a powerful yet controlled casting stroke.
Where the Asquith II 9wt truly shines is at longer distances around 70 feet and beyond. This rod feels like an arrow when pushed, delivering tight loops and outstanding line speed. The only minor drawback noted was the reel seat and lower grip design. The metal at the back of the reel seat can feel slick or wet, and the lack of a deeper wells grip at the bottom can allow the hand to slip slightly when applying power on longer casts. Even with those small critiques, the rod delivers elite long range performance and remarkable precision.
