G. Loomis Asquith 790-4 Fly Rod - Past Season

ASQUITH - A WORLD OF INNOVATION

Cutting edge technology. Legendary design. Developed and hand finished in Woodland, Washington and rolled in Shimano’s Spiral X production facility in Kumamoto, Japan. Introducing Asquith: the most technologically advanced fly rod in the world.

The Asquith series is the culmination of global cooperation in design, materials, and manufacturing techniques. Built on Shimano’s proprietary Spiral X platform, the Asquith boasts superb power transfer from tip to hand, quick recovery, and increased sensitivity. Designed by world casting champion, Steve Rajeff, the Asquith is an exploratory step into the future of rod manufacturing technology. With fast actions, generous power levels, titanium guides, and exceptionally light swing weight, all rods in the series excel in fishing situations where developing high line speed and making precise casts means success.

SPRIAL X TECHNOLOGY

• 15% to 20% less material than traditional rod construction
• Increased torsional stability offers 20% less twist than traditional rod construction
• Reduced blank ovalization

FEATURES

• SIC Titanium Recoil snake guides
• SIC Titanium stripper guides
• Hook keeper
• Half wells flor grade cork grip (Line #: 4-6)
• Full wells flor grade cork grip (Line #: 7-12)
• Custom aluminum reel seat with bamboo insert (Line #: 4-6)
• Custom aluminum reel seat with CI4+ insert and fighting butt (Line #: 7-12)
• Aluminum rod tube with cloth rod bag
• Designed & handcrafted in Woodland, Washington – Blanks rolled in Kumamoto, Japan.

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