Loomis GLX

[dcabarle]

Today I took out my brand new GLX for the first time since I got it last year. I never cast the thing until today! I've gotta say that this rod is phenominal. I know I've said that before, but today the rod won me over. It's not as pretty as my XP or my T&T rods but functionality wise, I doubt it can be beat! The rod is super smooth when casting and the line seems to run through the lines with absolutely zero friction. This means less effort when casting. I can't wait to use the rod in Idaho this coming week. I'm not sure if I'll be bringing a T&T rod with me only because they're all 3pcs. My Loomis and Sage are both 4pc's. I still like my T&T's over the Sage for both functionality and looks but I think the Loomis won my heart for casting. What a pleasure to dump an entire fly line with no resistance!

This leads me to another thing... Casting. I'm not sure how many of need tips on casting, but let me give you a little tip anyway. For optimal casting performance, your line and guides should be clean as a whistle. When you have dirt buildup on your line and within your guides, this creates friction and will literally cause your line to stop. A clean line and clean guides will allow your line to move effortlessly through your guides. This increases your distance and accuracy substantially. If you're fishing and notice that your casting is not as good as it may have been the last few times you were out, CLEAN YOUR LINE AND YOUR GUIDES.

So how do you clean a fly line? Warm soapy water, then I run it through a paper towel to get the dirt off. Then I use a line dressing once I'm sure the line is spotless. I clean my guides the same way and use line dressing on a paper towel and pull the paper towel through my guides. When you're through, make sure there is no residue left behind because that collects dirt and you'll be back at square one before you know it.

Hope my tips helps some of you.

 

[NJFred]

Welcome to the GLX. It's not a rod for every one. I've owned one, no 3, now for over 5 years. I have the 5 the 3 and the 9 wt. I love em. It can cast line a country mile. Some claim that the downside is a hard tip which can break fish off particularly on hook set. I've never experienced this. It certianly does not have as much "feel" as some softer rod or even some other fast rods, Its what some would call butt ugly. But... I would not trade any of mine in for any other rod I've cast. Fishing the Delaware or the surf one does certianly benefit from the power. Once again, Rods are like women (men) for the other sex... you need to "fall in love" with the one that works for you!

 

[MidnightPoacher]

All of the Women work for me, NJFred...

Sincerely,

MP

 

[JOE.T]

Its about time you picked up a real rod Dennis.

 

[fcch]

DC,

It's nice to see when someone is really satisfied with an acquisition.

The GLX loads yet another arrow in your quiver. Sounds like you will have almost all the weapons you need in the arsenal to take on conditions.

I should really try the GL products again some day. I was given one once and just couldn't get used to it, so I gave it away in turn (well exchanged for an XP).

ps. You and a new rod sitting around for months and you NEVER tried casting it !!! I don't know if I can qualify that as noble or weird

 

[Rolemodel]

Dennis,


What I do to clean my Lines is use the Sci-Anglers Cleaning Pad,the micropolishing Pad removes dirt and line contaminants to restore the Line near original performance and can be used when the Line is Wet!I then also wash the Line with a Mild Soap then apply Line Conditioner.I use the Sci-Anglers Line Dressing too and have good results.The Line Cleaner Contains the same advanced lubricants used in the coating of their Lines and give a long-lasting coating.I figured it would be great on Triangle Taper Lines and it has.I don't line the Cortland Conditioners,at least their Cleaning Pads.