Product Description
The 9'6" GLX Ultra-light (STR 1141 S GL3) is a medium-range, light-line steelhead spinning rod that is designed for boondogging or side-drifting. It has the perfect combination of sensitivity and light weight to handle light line and is still powerful enough to catch winter fish as well as summer-runs. The technique requires a soft, yet sensitive rod so the bite is detected quickly before the fish can react and drop the bait. Our proprietary GL3 material makes this rod light enough to fish all day without getting tip-heavy!
Action: Slow
Pieces: 2
Line [LB]: 4-8
Lure [OZ]: 1/16-3/8
UPC: 601040102619
About the GLX Series
These are the rods that put G.Loomis on the map. They are light, sensitive and extremely efficient. In our opinion, the two most important factors in a steelhead rod are sensitivity and line control. It's amazing as big as these fish are, their bite is so subtle that if you don't have an extremely sensitive rod you can miss a lot of fish. Drift fishermen, whether fishing from a boat or the shore, face many variables. Water levels fluctuate depending on the weather. Some rivers are low and clear, requiring light line and a stealthy approach, while others are big and more off color, allowing heavier gear and no finesse at all. Rod length is important! Anglers fishing small coastal streams can get by with a short rod while longer rods work much better on big rivers. A longer rod gives you a more direct angle of entry into the water and that means less line drag from the current. Less drag means more sensitivity and knowing what's going on at the end of your line is what makes the difference. G.Loomis steelhead rods are designed with a dynamic, sensitive tip and a moderately powered butt that allow you to fish a variety of line weights and lure sizes. We make several different lengths and power-ratings, giving you numerous options for most fishing conditions. Select the rod that best matches your requirements giving careful consideration to the different levels of graphite performance.
