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 Xperience
Gloomis Xperience fly rods are a new range of high performance/high value travel fly rods. Utilizing the same high modulus graphite found in the top of the line rods of other brands, the rod tapers have been crafted to cast effortlessly with a lightweight feel, yet with durability to become an heirloom. The lighter sizes, with medium fast taper and stiffness, provide the high line speed needed for accuracy and control. As the demands of casting greater distance with larger weighted flies arise, the #8 and heavier models are designed with fast/stiffer taper to meet whatever challenge swims within range. Finished in a rich mahogany brown color with a new anodized reel seat these rods are suitable for all fresh and saltwater conditions.

“We set a goal to provide the best we could in terms of blank materials, guides a new reel seat design and top-grade cork handles,” said Gary Schaefer with G.Loomis’ product development staff, “while keeping them at a price that would appeal to beginner and novice anglers, and also for those fly fishing enthusiast looking for special extra rod that’s easy on the wallet.” For anyone who wants to discover the true fun with fly-fishing - and do it with quality gear, “that is what we are striving to do with the Xperience rods,” Schaefer said. “Getting more folks into this sport, a sport many of us here at G.Loomis already enjoy, is the main goal for us. As with most self-participation sports, if you start out with inferior gear, the odds are is you’ll have problems and won’t keep at it. That will not be the case when you ‘experience’ the G.Loomis Xperience rods.”

The blanks are proprietary blend graphite with tapers that provide an easy-to-cast, lightweight yet durable feel. “In the lighter three to six weight sizes, anglers will find medium/fast to fast tapers and medium to medium/stiff powers to provide the line speed needed for accuracy and control, “Schaefer explains, “while in the heavier weight rods are designed with fast tapers and stiff powers for saltwater and salmon/steelhead conditions.”