G. Loomis IMX-PRO V2S 9WT 9'
In Stock • Bozeman, MT
- Conduit Core Technology
- GL7 Resin System
- Chrome snake guides
- Fuji tangle-free K-frame stripper guides
- Full wells premium grade cork grip
- Custom aluminum reel seat with fighting butt
- Tube and cloth rod bag
Description
G. Loomis IMX-PRO V2S 990-4
At G. Loomis, we build tools that enhance natural ability, boost effectiveness, and expand tactical opportunity. We do this for the dawn patrollers. The mid-day grinders. The last-light renegades. For those that make time on the water a top priority. Introducing IMX-PRO V2S, a continuation of our 40-year commitment to provide anglers with actions that put the bug where your brain wants it every time.
Rolled for pumped performance in salty environments, IMX-PRO V2S actions are tuned for utility in three specific areas: improved tracking in the wind, lifting generous lengths of line before a re-cast, and fish fighting control. G. Loomis engineers designed these versatile actions with gobs of power through the bottom half of the rod but, most uniquely, developed a slightly tighter tip to minimize tailing loops and improve tracking and line pick-up. A proprietary blend of technologies — Conduit Core and GL7 resin system — provides surplus strength and impact resistance without the extra weight, creating a blank that allows anglers to stay frosty when a "send" becomes a "bend."
That said, don't take it from us. Experience this diverse set of purpose-driven actions for yourself. Because, after all, actions speak louder than words.
Technology
CONDUIT CORE
Traditionally, as the blank diameter increases, so does the total amount of material used. This was the only way of ensuring strength/durability in the bottom half of the rod. Conduit Core technology removes excess wraps of graphite and replaces them with a proprietary material that’s of equal strength, but dramatically lighter in weight. Casters exert less energy to move the rod, increasing the efficiency of total energy required to manipulate the line when casting, mending, and animating flies.
MULTI-TAPER DESIGN
Since 1982, we’ve pushed the boundaries of manufacturing technology, materials innovation, and product design. That’s why G. Loomis fly rods deliver superior performance, heightening angler experience and effectiveness on the water.
While there are countless examples of this philosophy in action, one technology in particular encapsulates our drive to build the most advanced rods in the world: Multi-Taper Design.
Multi-Taper Design is best described as a series of “micro-tapers” within the overall taper of the rod. This unique, proprietary process allows us to use more material on potential break points and less material everywhere else. To accomplish this, we manufactured a custom rolling table...and it’s the only one in existence today. The result is a catalog of precisely defined actions that strike a perfect balance between durability and performance.
Warranty
G. Loomis Warranty Information
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 IMX-PRO V2S
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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 rod is targeted at the Southeast, Northeast, and Southwest salt angler. This includes traveling angler consumers, guides, and fly shop employees. Enhanced durability and rod action for windy days that prioritize technique. Comparable in performance to Scott Tidal or Sage Motive.
Q: What fly line would you recommend pairing with this rod? A: Scientific Anglers Grand Slam
| empty | Short | Medium | Long | FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caster 1 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7 | 21 |
| Caster 2 | 6.4 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 22.4 |
| Caster 3 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 23.9 |
| Combined | 21.1 | 23.2 | 23 | 67.3 |
- The fighting butt on this rod is a little small, but I do like the cork and it is light in hand. The rod is very intuitive at 50’ targets (medium), but when I push out to 70’ (long)I feel like there is something missing.
- Nice length on the cork and fits nice in your hand. Like a lot of the rods, a little clunky in close, but improves with 20’ of line in the air. Buttery smooth at 50’ (medium).
- LIght in hand. The fighting butt is a little on the small side, but I do enjoy the cork and feel in hand. You can feel this rod load in the tip at the 30’ (short) range – felt accurate. The rod really performs well at the 50’ range. I feel like it manages the power you’re putting into it. I wouldn’t say it is as accurate at 70’ (long) and a little more timing needed to push the cast further.
The G. Loomis IMX PRO V2S 9wt is a light, comfortable rod that feels intuitive and easy to cast, particularly in the distances where most saltwater fishing actually happens. The cork grip is well shaped and fits nicely in the hand, and the overall balance makes the rod feel light and responsive throughout the casting stroke. While the fighting butt is slightly on the small side, the cork quality and grip design still provide a confident feel in hand.
At closer distances around 30 feet, the rod loads well into the tip and feels accurate, though like many rods in this category it can feel slightly clunky with very little line outside the tip. Once about 20 feet of line is in the air, the rod begins to smooth out and becomes much more predictable. The rod responds well to the power being applied and maintains a smooth casting rhythm.
The rod really shines in the mid range around 50 feet, where it feels buttery smooth and very intuitive. In this range it manages power well and delivers consistent, accurate casts. When pushed to longer distances around 70 feet, it remains capable but feels like it lacks a bit of reserve power compared to faster rods. Extending the cast requires more precise timing from the angler and accuracy can drop slightly as the rod is pushed harder.
