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Loomis Saltwater Casting Fishing Rods

 

 

Gloomis Saltwater Series Rods
There are plenty of reasons you might want a graphite saltwater stand-up rod. If less weight and greater sensitivity top your wish list, the Saltwater Series will fill the bill beyond your wildest expectations. To create these rods, we use a specially formulated graphite material, made to our exacting standards, then manufacture it on highly sophisticated equipment that creates an incredibly dense laminate. What does that mean in English? Simply this: you get a rod half the weight of fiberglass models, yet with all the lifting and fighting power you could possibly want. With the help of saltwater experts on both coasts, we've developed very specific rod actions to suit the application of each rod. The light-duty models range from 12 to 25-pound line ratings and they're excellent for blues, stripers, king mackerel and small groupers. The medium-duty rods range from 25 to 40-pound line, with plenty of power for sailfish and striped marlin, yet they're light enough to enjoy smaller species like albacore and yellowtail. The heavy-duty rods range from 40 to 80-pound line and they can handle everything from tuna to big halibut. Most of the rods feature oversized, braced ceramic guides to allow for oversize knots and shock tippets. Standard models come equipped with hypalon grips and heavy-duty reel seats. Trolling models come with hard, durable Delron rear grips and gimbals which allow them to easily slip in and out of rod holders.

 

The rods were replaced with the Gloomis Pelagic Saltwater Fishing Rods

 

 

Gloomis Saltwater Series Rods
SWR72-50C   Length: 6'   Line: 50 lb.   Casting
A fast-action, six-foot stand-up rod designed to fish live bait or jigs for halibut, grouper and other bottom feeders. This is a good tuna rod when the fish come to the corner in wide open party boat situations, and it's great for fishing deep-water wrecks or blue holes where you need to move fish away from structure in a hurry. Roller tip-top and stripper guides make it easier to retrieve heavy rigs, even under a heavy load, which makes landing big fish all the smoother. The rest of the guides are braced ceramic. And Hypalon grips accompany a quality, Delron saltwater reel seat along with a gimbal and removable soft rubber butt-cap.
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Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 18.55
 44
 40 - 60
 Fast
 Med-Heavy
 SWR72-80C   Length: 6'   Line: 80 lb.   Casting
This powerful, 80-pound rod is almost too heavy for stand-up fishing, but with the new graphite technology and ultra-thin braided lines, it makes a great spoon-jig or bait rod for fishing big grouper, halibut or sharks. Trollers, meanwhile, will appreciate the short, six-foot lever-action for marlin and big tuna. Hypalon grips, heavy-duty saltwater reel seats, and a removable rubber cap and gimbal give you every advantage possible. Roller tip-top and stripper guides make retrieves easier.
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Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 17.00
 44
 60 - 80
 Fast
 Heavy
SWR72-80C TB   Length: 6'   Line: 80 lb.   Trolling Butt   Casting
 A trolling version of our six-foot, 80-pound stick. Naturally, you can still use it for stand-up fishing, but thanks to the "TB" rear grip, it's a lot easier to get in and out of the rod holder and much more durable. The removable soft, rubber butt-cap protects your mid-section from the gimbal should you decide not to use a fighting belt. Roller tip-top and stripper guides ease retrieves.
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Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 19.65
 47
 60 - 80
 Fast
 Heavy
SWR78-30C   Length: 6'6"   Line: 30 lb.   Casting
 Designed for fishing offshore species like tuna, wahoo and dorado, this is a fast-action stand-up rod. If you prefer inshore species like white sea bass or yellowtail, it's also a great choice. Its extra powerful butt-section provides plenty of leverage for moving fish to the boat. Click Here For More Info  View/Buy
Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 11.90
 45
 25 - 40
 Fast
 Medium
SWR78-30C TB   Length: 6'6"   Line: 30 lb.   Trolling Butt   Casting
 A trolling version of our six and a half-foot, 30-pound tuna stick. The durable Trolling Butt rear grip makes it easier to get in and out of the rod holder, but it still works admirably as a stand-up rod. A removable rubber butt-cap protects your mid-section from the gimbal should you have the unfortunate misjudgment not to use a fighting belt.
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Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 15.70
 47
 25 - 40
 Fast
 Medium
 
 SWR78-50C    Length: 6'6"    Line: 50 lb.   Casting
The 78-50 makes a good jig or bait rod for fishing big grouper, halibut and other bottom feeders, and a good tuna rod for long-range trips. If you fish wrecks or other forms of deep-water structure, you'll notice is how light it feels for such a powerful rod. Even more so, you'll appreciate the leverage it provides during an extended fight. It's got Hypalon grips, a saltwater reel seat, and braced guides.
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Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 16.85
 46
 40 - 60
 Fast
 Med-Heavy
SWR78-50C TB   Length: 6'6"   Line: 30 lb.   Trolling Butt   Casting
 A trolling version of our six and a half-foot, 50-pound tuna stick. Like all our trolling models, it's easy to get in and out of the rod holder and much more durable. And, as ever, the removable rubber butt-cap protects your mid-section from the gimbal should you decide not to use a fighting belt. Foolhardy as that might be.
Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 19.45
 47
 40 - 60
 Fast
 Med-Heavy
SWR84-16C    Length: 7'   Line: 16 lb.   Casting
 The first of our seven footers, this is a great light-line stand-up rod for species like stripers, blues and albacore. A good choice if you're going for a line-class record, it's soft enough to protect light line, yet still has the power to handle oversize fish. Considered by many to be one of the top kingfish rods in the business, it's also liked by freshwater anglers going for small to medium-sized sturgeon or catfish. Last but not least, it makes a good all-purpose rod for trolling lures with downriggers or side-planers out on the Great Lakes or the ocean.
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Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 10.40
 45
 12 - 20
 Fast
 Light
SWR84-16C TB   Length: 7'   Line: 16 lb.   Trolling Butt   Casting
 A trolling version of our seven-foot, 16-pound kingfish rod. Still great for stand-up fishing, but the durable "TB" rear grip makes it easier to get in and out of the rod holder. A soft, removable rubber butt-cap covers the gimbal should you decide not to use a fighting belt. An excellent down-rigger rod for small tuna, salmon or steelhead, as well as kingfish.
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Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 15.35
 49
 12 - 20
 Fast
 Light
SWR84-16S   Length: 7'   Line: 16 lb.   Spinning
 This rod features the same specs as the SWR84-16C outlined above, except it's designed for spinning reels. Considered one of the best kingfish rods in the business. Comes with a removable butt cap over the gimbal.
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Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 11.40
 43
 12 - 20
 Fast
 Light
SWR84-20C   Length: 7'   Line: 20 lb.   Casting
 A great all-around, light-duty, offshore stand-up rod for a wide variety of species, including school-size yellowfin, bluefin and albacore. It has just the right action for "fly lining" bait, yet has plenty of lifting power to handle sailfish or small marlin. Good for casting to big cobia, too. Freshwater anglers like it for small to medium-sized sturgeon and big catfish with bottom rigs. Fits the bill for stripers and bluefish as well.
Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 11.55
 45
 15 - 25
 Fast
 Medium
SWR84-20C TB   Length: 7'   Line: 20 lb.   Trolling Butt   Casting
 Just like our 84-20C, but it's equipped with a durable, easy-in/easy-out Trolling Butt. A soft, removable rubber butt-cap covers the gimbal should you decide not to use a fighting belt. An excellent down-rigger rod for kingfish and stripers, this is basically designed for trolling for dorado, small tuna and sailfish.
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Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 15.95
 47
 15 - 25
 Fast
 Medium
SWR84-20S   Length: 7'   Line: 20 lb.    Spinning
 This spinning version of our seven-foot, 20-pound stand-up rods is terrific for school-size yellowfin, bluefin and dolphin, and it has plenty of lifting power to handle sailfish or small marlin.
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Saltwater
 12.20
 45
 15 - 25
 Fast
 Medium
SWR84-20S-TB   Length: 7'   Line: 20 lb.   Trolling Butt   Spinning
 This is the trolling version of the seven-foot, 20-pound spinning model, decked out in the same manner as the 84-20C-TB, listed above. We've said it before, we'll say it again: A soft, removable rubber butt-cap covers the gimbal should you decide not to use a fighting belt.
Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 17.10
 47
 15 - 25
 Fast
 Medium
SWR84-30C   Length: 7'   Line: 30 lb.   Casting
 Designed to fish offshore species like tuna, wahoo and white marlin, this fast-action stand-up rod is also perfect for inshore species like white sea bass or yellowtail. There's plenty of power for big stripers in the rip or fall slammer blues. And you can fly line an anchovy or squid far enough to get bit on a long line. It'll handle jigs or bait for bottom feeders like grouper and big snappers, too.
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Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 11.65
 45
 25 - 40
 Fast
 Medium
SWR84-30C TB   Length: 7'   Line: 30 lb.   Trolling Butt   Casting
 A trolling version of our seven-foot, 30-pound stand-up rod, featuring our new Trolling Butt (TB) rear grip. This new butt is designed to easily slip in and out of the rod holder and it's much more durable than either cork or hypalon. A removable rubber butt-cap covers the gimbal should you decide not to use a fighting belt. Originally designed as a trolling rod for dorado and sailfish, it makes an excellent down-rigger rod for big kingfish and stripers.
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Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 16.00
 47
 25 - 40
 Fast
 Medium
SWR84-40C   Length: 7'   Line: 40 lb.   Casting
We designed this powerful, 40-pound class stand-up rod for jigs or bait fishing for grouper, halibut and other bottom feeders. It's a good tuna rod for long-range trips. And if you fish the wrecks or other deep-water structure, you'll really appreciate its power. The grips are hypalon, and it's equipped with a heavy-duty saltwater reel seat and braced guides.
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Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 13.75
 46
 30 - 50
 Fast
 Med-Heavy
SWR84-50C   Length: 7'   Line: 50 lb.   Casting
 If you fish deep-water structure, one of the first things you'll notice is how light this rod feels for being so powerful. It's a good jig or bait rod for fishing big grouper, halibut and other bottom feeders, and a good tuna rod for long-range trips. Hypalon grips, heavy-duty saltwater reel seat, and braced guides round out the package.
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Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 15.80
 46
 40 - 60
 Fast
 Med-Heavy
SWR84-50C TB   Length: 7'   Line: 50 lb.   Trolling Butt   Casting
 
Whether you're out for the day or on a long-range trip, this is an awesome big fish rod. Capable of casting heavy baits or pitching wahoo bombs, it doubles as a deep cod rod for up to 12 ounces. Its durable Trolling Butt rear grip makes it easy to get in and out of the rod holder and a removable rubber butt-cap protects your mid-section from the gimbal should you decide not to use a fighting belt. As if you would.
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Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 19.50
 47
 40 - 60
 Fast
 Med-Heavy
SWR90-25C   Length: 7' 6"   Line: 25 lb.   Casting
 We consider this a "sneaky" powerful stand-up stick, designed to cast or troll for stripers, tuna, albacore, bluefish, dorado, tautog, cod, drum or cobia. It's easily one of the most versatile rods in the entire Saltwater Series. If you like to jig heavy metal, this is a good choice. It has enough power to move a big halibut or grouper, yet it's light enough to jig all day with minimal fatigue. Comes with a removable rubber butt-cap over the gimbal.
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Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 11.80
 42
 20 - 30
 Fast
 Medium
SWR90-25S   Length: 7' 6"   Line: 25 lb.   Spinning
 The spinning version of one of the most versatile Saltwater Series rods. Comes with a removable rubber butt cap over the gimbal. See the 90-25C for details.
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Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 12.45
 43
 20 - 30
 Fast
 Medium
SWR108-20C   Length: 9'   Line: 20 lb.    Casting
 Considered by many to be the finest calico bass rod ever made, this rod can fish live bait, lead-heads and squid, light iron or plastic. The nine-foot length gives you an extreme casting arc, developing tremendous speed for long-distance casts, and it helps keep the fish clear of the boat when you get in close. It's so light for its size, you'll be flabbergasted at the power and energy you experience. A true revelation in the art of chunking iron, the 108-20C features extra-long cork grips and a graphite trigger-grip reel seat.
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Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 10.05
 30
 15 - 25
 Fast
 Light
SWR108-25C   Length: 9'   Line: 25 lb.   Casting
 This nine-foot "big iron" rod is built for long-distance casting to kelp beds with iron jigs. Yet it's perfectly capable of fishing live bait or lead-heads around rocks. The extra length helps keep the fish clear of the boat when you get in close and extends your casting range to put your bait in The Zone. You'll be able to reach fish that nobody else on the boat can even come close to. This makes a nice jetty rod for stripers and big drum, too. It has a long, tape-cork handle with barrel reel seat for positive reel control and extra leverage for those big casts.
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Model Rod Weight (oz) Handle Line Weight Action Power
Saltwater
 14.20
 76
 20 - 30
 Fast
 Medium

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