Success on the water requires versatility. Bass may respond to squarebills at first light, pivoting to Carolina Rigs by midmorning and Ned Rigs after lunch. To catch fish all day – every day – anglers need a comprehensive selection of fishing rods that provide the strength, accuracy, and dependability required to best every adversary. For 2021, G. Loomis introduces the new GCX series: A collection of 23 casting and spinning rods.
“The emphases for the new GCX series are durability, action, and performance,” notes Steve Rajeff, Director of Engineering for G. Loomis. “We selected materials for GCX rods to yield an optimum balance of strength and durability while reducing weight for feel and sensitivity.”
G. Loomis engineered each GCX blank using proprietary Multi-Taper Design technology to enhance durability while further decreasing the blank’s weight. A series of “micro tapers” within the overall taper of the rod, the exclusive Multi-Taper Design process enables rod engineers to use more material on potential stress points and less material everywhere else. The result is a broad library of rod lengths, powers, and actions that strike a balance between durability and performance.
Each rod is equipped with SeaGuide Hero One guides. New SeaGuide RA ceramic ring inserts are 30% harder with 60% more impact resistance than traditional aluminum oxide rings, while also weighing 13% less. Solid or split-grip cork handles and Fuji reel seats provide a comfortable and reliable union between rod and reel.
The GCX lineup includes 14 casting models and nine spinning models. GCX rods will be available soon from authorized G. Loomis dealers with an MSRP of $249.99 to $279.99