G. Loomis NRX + Saltwater rods will cover everything from bonefish to GT's, with six rod models in the lineup. NRX+S rods boast high line, tight loop stability, and insane accuracy, whether it's a short quick shot or a 90 foot bomb! These are really fast action rods with a saltwater taper, but they certainly do not lack that "feel". You can feel these rods load as your casting, and feel the rod unload as the line fires out of the guides. Compared to some other rods out there, the NRX+S recovers so fast, eliminating a lot of that tip wobble that you will see in less expensive rods. What does that mean? Less tip wobble means faster line speed, tighter, more aerodynamic loops, and better accuracy.  Â
These are serious saltwater sticks! If you are a dedicated saltwater angler, or you have a trip of a lifetime coming up and you're looking for the best, then we would strongly suggest taking a look at the G. Loomis NRX+S.
I have been around this industry for 20+ years. The Galvan Torque has been around just as long. This is a time-proven reel that will work harder than you can. In the shop, In all those years, I have seen just two Torque reels come back due to malfunction. That is an incredible track record. The best in the business as far as I’m concerned. Sleek and appealing aesthetics make the Torque pair perfectly with any rod. The large arbor makes for fast retrieving and the drag, although not sealed, does not fail. Fresh or salt, the Torque will be with you for a lifetime.
Setting the hook is one of the more important things we do in fishing. So, the hook is a pretty darn important piece of equipment. I tie lots and lots of coastal cutthroat flies and fully switched to the SC-15. This hook still has the short shank we are use to in saltwater fishing but in the smaller sizes the wire in much smaller in diameter. Therefore, penetration is greater due to the more needle like nature of this hook. The SC-15 is light and will not add much weight to your fly (let the line do the sinking). I have also used this hook for tarpon flies and it worked very well.
Sometimes you want super creative baitfish patterns and sometimes you want a fast and easy tie. The Baitfish Emulator is a material that will fit both criteria. The long synthetic shiny fibers move in a flowing “baitfishey” manner. This material, if you will, is a baitfish hackle. Simply tie in at the head of your fly and do a few turns. The result is a ready to go baitfish. The possibilities are endless with this stuff. One of my most productive flies incorporates the use of this material. The olive is dead on for chum salmon smolt. Love it!
