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G.Loomis Unveils New GLX Bass Rods - Crankbait and Flipping Sticks to Launch
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| Date: |
7/11/12 |
| Tackle type: |
Rods |
| Manufacturer: |
G.Loomis |
| Reviewer: |
Team TackleTour |
Introduction:
GLX is the graphite material
that really put G.Loomis on the map when it came to premium blanks and later
utilized in a highly popular rod series that has been selling for nearly 20
years. This ICAST the company is introducing an update to the series and
unveiled a completely new series utilizing not only the material but a new split
grip and reel seat design.

Justin showed
us the new GLX Bass rods which now feature a new GLX material and split grip
design
The new GLX graphite is
designed to offer improved balance and fishability and Justin Poe, Global Brand
Manager for Loomis explained that the rods are 23 to 35% stronger than current
GLX series rods yet still deliver the same sensitivity that the rods have long
been known for. The rods feature a green finish with silver threading and rather
than use a standard reel seat Loomis decided that they needed to create a new
ergonomic reel seat to better balance and match the look and feel of the new
rods. This custom reel seat has sculpted edges and a blank through and is more
traditional looking than the skeleton seat employed on the NRX.

The rods make
use of a proprietary reel seat design
The rods also feature a blank
through handle design which were designed with ergonomics, balance and overall
rod weight in mind. The split grip features sculpted cork and cork composite
grips that are also ergonomically shaped for comfort in hand and against
angler’s forearms.

The
application is printed on the split grip
All the new GLX rods will
feature lightweight Fuji titanium SIC guides and the first new rods that will be
available will be new crankbait and flipping sticks. This line-up includes 12
crankbait rods (CBR) in 6’6”, 7’, 7’1” and 7’11” lengths, and six flipping rods
(FPR) in 7’5” and 7’11” lengths.

Plenty of
access to the blank with this seat
The GLX CBR rods leverage the
dynamic features of the new graphite , making it lighter and more sensitive than
fiberglass and yet still able to deliver a soft, moderate action necessary to
effectively fish crankbaits.

All the new
GLX rods are loaded with Fuji titanium SiC guides
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G.Loomis
GLX
Crankbait
Rod
Descriptions |
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GLX
781 CBR -
A light
crankbait
rod designed
to throw
small lures.
Works well
with 1/8 to
1/4 – ounce
baits like
the small
Rat-L-Traps,
small deep
divers and
3.4” minnow
imitators.
It loads
easily,
allowing you
to cast
light lures
with
accuracy, a
long ways.
It’s perfect
for small
topwaters
and
extremely
effective
for using
light line
on
clear-water
impoundments
and stream
when fish
get spooky. |
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GLX
783 CBR -
A really
good, all
around
crankbait
rod designed
to throw
medium-sized
crankbaits
of all sizes
and shapes.
It’s handles
the
mid-range
diving baits
exceptionally
well,
especially
when fishing
around docks
and the
edges of
heavy cover.
It’s quick,
accurate and
light as can
be. GLX lets
you know if
and when a
bass engulfs
your
offering
because they
just don’t
get anymore
sensitive
than this
and that
makes it a
great choice
for small
jerkbaits as
well. |
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GLX
785 CBR
- When you
start
fishing
slightly
larger
lures,
especially
around more
cover where
accuracy is
more
important
that sheer
power, this
rod is a
great
choice/ The
shorter
length makes
it perfect
for tight
places where
you don’t
have a lot
of room for
casting, but
need a
little more
power for
those bigger
bass. An
excellent
alternative
for
medium-sized
jerkbaits
and
topwaters. |
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GLX
841 CBR
- A slightly
longer,
light-duty
rod designed
to throw
small to
medium-sized
crankbaits
where extra
distance is
helpful.
It’s just
right for
small
deep-diving
and lipless
crankbaits.
If you
prefer
casting to
spinning,
this is a
really good
rod for
stickbaits
like the
Rapala or
Long-A. It’s
light in
power as
well as
weight and
is
surprisingly
powerful. A
great
clear-water,
long-range
cranking
rod. |
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GLX
843 CBR
- A rod
designed to
throw
medium-sized
crankbaits.
It’s a great
choice for
diving lures
like the
3/8-ounce
Fat Free
Shad or
Wiggle Wart,
and will
throw a
Rat-L-Trap
or a
LuckyCraft
LVR across
the county.
It’s
surprisingly
powerful and
will get a
big
largemouth
away from
trouble and
moving to
the boat
quickly.
Probably our
best
alternative
for
smallmouth
and spots.
It is a
really good,
all around
crankbait
rod! |
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GLX
845 CBR -
When you
need a
little more
power for
casting
larger
crankbaits,
this is the
rod you’ll
want. It’s
very light,
and thanks
to GLX, so
sensitive
you can feel
a big bass
watch your
bait! It’s
responsive
and recovers
quickly when
a bass
decides to
dart under
the boat or
jump. If you
like a
slightly
longer
jerkbait rod
for larger
baits, this
is an
excellent
choice. It’s
responsive,
sensitive
and
resilient...
a great rod
for all but
the largest
crankbaits. |
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GLX
847 CBR
- When
you’re
throwing big
deep divers
like a
3/4-ounce
Fat Free
Shad or a
DD-22, this
is the
rod!
It’s
powerful,
slow-tapered
enough to
let those
big baits do
their thing
and provides
just enough
give to
allow the
bass to
engulf the
bait. It’s
designed to
fish big
baits in and
around heavy
cover and
keep you out
of trouble.
When in big
bass waters
like Lake El
Salto, this
is our rod
of choice.
Distance,
accuracy and
‘fishability’
all make it
a very good
big bait,
big bass
cranking
stick. |
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GLX
855 CBR
- It is a
specialty
crankbait
rod,
designed for
ripping
lipless
crankbaits
like
Rat-L-Traps
or an LVR
D-10 in the
grass. It
has a
moderate-fast
action
that’s
slightly
stiffer than
our standard
crankbait
taper to
help move
the bait
enough so it
can break
free of the
grass and
still have
some room to
work it’s
magic
without just
flexing the
rod. It will
handle
virtually
any size
bass and for
those that
may prefer a
little
stiffer
crankbait
rod, and
some do;
it’s a good
choice for
deep diving
baits as
well. |
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GLX
954 CBR
- When
distance is
important
and you’re
looking for
a great
lipless
crankbait
rod, this is
an excellent
choice…Thanks
to GLX, it’s
extremely
light and so
sensitive
you can feel
a big bass
watch your
bait! It’s
responsive
enough to
yo-yo baits,
recovering
quickly when
a bass
engulfs the
bait on the
fall. It’s a
great choice
for
virtually
any sized
bait so if
you had to
pick one rod
for every
style of
crankbaits,
this would
be our
winner. |
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GLX
955 CBR
- When you
need a
little more
power for
casting
slightly
bigger
crankbaits,
but the
water is
clear and
the fish are
ultra-spooky,
this is a
great
option. It’s
light,
responsive
and recovers
quickly,
plus it will
throw a lure
as far as
you can
imagine. If
you’re
looking for
a real
rocket
launcher
this is the
rod... a
great rod
for
1/2-ounce
and
5/8-ounce
lipless
cranks and
medium-sized
deep-diving
baits.
Thanks to
GLX it won’t
wear you out
and you can
almost feel
a bass look
at your
bait! |
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GLX
956 CBR
- A good
choice for
the larger
crankbaits
and covering
a lot of
water
quickly. The
7’11” length
gives you
unbelievable
casting
range and
lure
control.
Need to get
your bait a
little
deeper? You
can use the
old kneel
and reel
routine
easily with
this one.
It’s the
perfect
big-water
crankbait
rod for
giant
smallies or
big
largemouth.
Handles all
but the
biggest
crankbaits
with
perfection! |
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GLX
957 CBR
- The
Mack-Daddy
of all
crankbait
rods. When
the baits
you’re
fishing are
big and bass
are tough to
handle, this
is the one
you want. It
will handle
the giant
deep-diving
crankbaits
easily and
with the
extra length
can pitch
them as far
as you can
see. It’s
surprisingly
light thanks
to GLX, but
don’t let
that fool
you. It will
handle giant
largemouths,
whether
they’re in
the trees or
headed for
the hydrilla.
A real
advantage
when you
come across
a school of
big
stripers! |

The rods
feature a green and silver design
With the GLX FPR rods,
G.Loomis is looking to provide both finesse and brute strength. These rods felt
light and balanced in hand but when we pulled down on the tip we found they
loaded up quickly. In a real world application this should help deliver even
lighter baits subtly and still have plenty of strength to load up and pull fish
away from snaggy structure quickly.
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G.Loomis
GLX
Flipping
Rod
Descriptions |
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GLX
892C FPR
- A
versatile
light-duty
flipping
stick that
works just
as
effectively
as a power
pitching
rod. It has
the power to
move big
fish from
cover and
the tip is
soft enough
to cast
comfortably,
but it’s
designed
mostly for
the flipping
technique
where
presentation
is the key
to success,
especially
in clear
water where
the fish are
spooky and
you need to
drop down in
line or
lure-size to
get a bit.
In GLX it’s
especially
sensitive
and light as
a feather. |
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GLX
893C FPR
- It is our
in-between
flipping
stick. It's
still
forgiving
enough to
fish smaller
baits and
lighter
line, but
it’s plenty
of power.
It’s a great
option for
fishing
edges where
a stealthy
approach is
key! It’s
length lets
you swing
your bait
into likely
spots and
still gets
that
vertical,
close-in
presentation
that has
become so
effective,
especially
when fishing
gets picky. |
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GLX
894C FPR
- Our best
all around
flipping
stick. It’s
powerful
enough to
help you to
manage big
fish without
fear of
breaking
slightly
lighter
line. A real
plus when
fish get a
little shy
and back
into the
brush just a
little more.
Equally
effective
with a jig
or soft
plastic
bait, this
rod will
give you
total
control when
fishing in
tight
quarters,
whether it’s
thick brush
or matted
vegetation. |
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GLX
895C FPR
- It is the
rod you want
in your
hands when
the fish are
back in the
brush or the
back edge of
the weeds
and you need
to beef up
your line
and lure
size. It’s
light for
all that
extra power
and the
sensitivity
GLX provides
will
surprise you
every time
you get a
bit. It will
handle
larger bait
and big fish
with ease
and it’s so
light,
you’ll
hardly
remember
holding it
at the end
of a long
day. It is
the
tournament
angler’s
choice, no
matter if
you’re a
serious pro
or a weekend
tournament
angler. |
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GLX
896C FPR
- When the
cover gets
nasty and
you need to
pull a fish
no matter
how big. Up
through all
that stuff
with
authority,
this is the
rod for you!
It is the
power
flipping
stick made
for ‘the
ugly, how am
I gonna get
a fish out
of there,
water.’ It
is power
personified
and still
light in
weight! If
the bite is
light you’ll
be amazed at
its
sensitivity
thanks to
GLX. When
you want to
give them
the ‘no
treatment’
you want
this
powerhouse
on the deck. |
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GLX
953C FPR -
Here’s a
unique rod
that many
anglers will
find
appealing.
It’s not
overpowering,
but it’s
more than
powerful
enough. It’s
longer
–almost 8’-
giving you
tremendous
line and
lure
control. It
will give
you total
flexibility,
handling a
variety of
line and
lure sizes.
The butt
section is
very
powerful,
but the tip
is slightly
softer which
will allow
you to pitch
when the
fish are too
far back
flip
effectively.
If you only
want one rod
that can do
a lot of
things, this
would be our
choice.
Flipping is
the main
deal, but it
will fish
soft-plastic
swimbaits,
oversized
spinnerbaits,
and talk
about a
super-sensitive,
deep-water
Carolina RIG
rod… it is a
dandy! |

The first GLX
rods will either be crankbait or flipping sticks and retail from $395-$440
dollars each
The new GLX CBR rods will
range in price from $395-$440 dollars and the GLC FPR rods will retail from
$455-$465 dollars, and like all G.Loomis rods the new GLX Series will be
manufactured in the USA in the company's Woodland, Washington manufacturing
facility.

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