A proper small-stream rod. G. Loomis: its stable, moderate action protects light tippets while maintaining enough authority to steer fish from current seams and structure in intimate water. Two models, both 7'9", both built for creeks.
Handcrafted in Woodland, Washington on Conduit Core with the GL7 resin system.
Full lineup — two models, both 7'9", both 4-piece
| Line | Length | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 3 wt | 7' 9" | Brushy blue lines, small dries, 6X and 7X |
| 4 wt | 7' 9" | Small water with a bit more reach and backbone |
Light Presentation action. Current pricing is on the selector above.
The detail that makes this a creek rod rather than a short trout rod: G. Loomis packs it into a shortened sock and protective tube, sized, in their words, for backpacks, truck kits, and spontaneous detours off the road. That is exactly how a small-stream rod actually gets used — it lives in the truck and comes out when you cross water on the way somewhere else.
Components
- Conduit Core blank with GL7 resin
- Chrome single-foot guides and chrome strippers; hook keeper
- Custom half-wells premium cork grip
- Custom matte aluminum reel seat with a weighted fighting butt — unusual on a 3 weight, and it is there to balance the rod in your hand rather than to fight fish
- Shortened sock and protective tube included
- Handcrafted in Woodland, Washington
Around here this is a rod for the small water above the reservoirs and the little tributaries people drive past on the way to the Gunnison. Ask us where to take it — that is the part of the purchase we actually enjoy.
Stepping up: the NRX+ LP runs 3 through 6 weight with titanium SiC guides, AAA cork, and amboyna hardwood reel seats in a Light Presentation action — the same idea, considerably more rod. Also stocked here.
Warranty: limited lifetime to the original owner, proof of purchase required, non-transferable. Accidental breakage runs through Xpeditor for a set fee — call us for current terms while G. Loomis's site is offline.
Ed's Fly Shop, 432 E Main St, downtown Montrose, Colorado.