G. Loomis's own framing: designed to be an everyday rod, the IMX-Pro V2 exudes performance and utility, making it an incredibly enjoyable rod to fish. That is an honest description. This is the rod that does the work — not the halo model, the one that lives in the truck.
Built on Conduit Core with the GL7 resin system, which G. Loomis developed to add strength and impact resistance without adding weight. Handcrafted in Woodland, Washington.
Full lineup — eleven models, all 4-piece
| Line | Length | Action | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 wt | 9' 0" | Fast | Light all-around trout |
| 4 wt | 10' 0" | Fast | Nymphing, long drifts |
| 5 wt | 9' 0" | Fast | The everyday rod |
| 5 wt | 9' 0" FB | Fast | Same rod with a fighting butt |
| 5 wt | 10' 0" | Fast | Indicator rigs, drift boat |
| 6 wt | 9' 0" | Fast | Streamers, hoppers, wind |
| 6 wt | 10' 0" | Fast | Long-range nymphing |
| 7 wt | 10' 0" | Fast | Big water, heavy rigs |
| 8 wt | 10' 0" | Fast | Pike, bass, sink tips |
| 7 wt | 8' 10" | Streamer | Purpose-built streamer rod |
| 8 wt | 8' 10" | Streamer | Bigger flies, heavier tips |
Current pricing is on the selector above.
Do not overlook the two 8'10" models. They sit on this page but they are a different rod — G. Loomis rates their action as Streamer, not Fast/Fresh. Short, quick-loading, built to throw articulated flies from a boat and lever fish out of cover. If you have been looking for a G. Loomis streamer stick, these are it. They are also the only two models in the series without a hook keeper.
Components
- Conduit Core blank, GL7 resin system
- Chrome single-foot guides and chrome stripping guides
- Micro full-wells premium cork on the trout models; full wells on the 10' 7 and 8 weights
- Custom aluminum seat with wood insert on the 9' 4 and 5 weights; fighting butt on the longer and heavier models
- Rod tube and cloth bag included
- Handcrafted in Woodland, Washington
Reading G. Loomis model numbers: in IMX-Pro V2 590-4, the 5 is line weight, 9 is feet, 0 is inches, and -4 is the number of pieces. Once you know that, their whole catalog reads at a glance.
Where it sits in the line
| Tier | Blank technology | Hardware | Built |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMX-Pro | Conduit Core + GL7 | Chrome guides, premium cork | Woodland, WA |
| NRX+ | Dynamic Recovery Technology | Titanium SiC strippers, AAA cork, aluminum tube | Woodland, WA |
| Asquith | Shimano Spiral X | Flor cork, titanium throughout | Rolled in Kumamoto, Japan; finished Woodland, WA |
The NRX+ Freshwater is the step up and we stock it — same American shop, better components, and a blank G. Loomis calls their most advanced compound taper construction to date.
Warranty: limited lifetime to the original owner against defects in workmanship and materials, proof of purchase required, non-transferable. Accidental breakage goes through G. Loomis's Xpeditor replacement program for a set fee. Their website is offline for rebuilding right now, so call us for current Xpeditor terms rather than trusting numbers you find online.
Ed's Fly Shop, 432 E Main St, downtown Montrose, Colorado.
