The original NRX Series from G. Loomis contains some of our favorite rods we’ve ever fished. Casting accuracy is tremendous because there is so little lateral sway through the stroke. The rod is light and playful while being uncompromising in its performance. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for G. Loomis NRX Trout Fly Fishing Rod NRX 1085-4 Green at Amazon.com. It cast so smoothly overhead that I had to remind myself it was a 10 footer rather than a 9 footer. Fish it with either an SA Trout Taper or Rio Gold for spectacular results. The action was very even and just right for a 3-weight of this length with a subtle crispness. The rod felt perfect with an InTouch Rio Gold WF4F. It feels fantastic at that distance, but many tarpon shots are shorter. They are remarkable. I can bore the hell out of you with all the new specs and techy bullshit, but I'm not. If you are looking for an inexpensive 8-weight, look no further! Richard Post:   The NRX+ 990 has a very steep taper and casts like a traditional saltwater 9-weight, noticeably lighter in hand than the GLX or NRX but with a feel that is reminiscent of these models. As with the 4100, my favorite line on this rod is the SA MPX WF5F. It has a lot of stability built into the blank and makes for an extremely even casting big fly rod. The rod feels lightest and casts for the greatest distance with a Rio InTouch Gold or SA MPX taper, but the Infinity Taper is a more responsive fly line when the angler is at great distance from the fly. We'll always take it back if you don't love it. Pick up this rod and know you can get the job done. I love it with an SA MPX or Rio Gold, but an SA Infinity taper would also cast and fish terrific on this rod. This 5-weight is very capable of handling light tippets in the 6X class with its supple tip and more limber profile. The saltwater rods in this series will particularly appeal to old school saltwater casters, those who value power over any other trait and aren’t afraid to put some muscle into the casting stroke. So, we had a small party complete with doughnuts... thanks Derill... it was 10:57am on a Thursday... not really sure Treaty Oak bloody Marys were appropriate...maybe they were... maybe we missed an opportunity there.... First impressions on the new G Loomis NRX+ are as follows: Holy batshit batman! A Rio Gold is a great option as well for the angler looking to throw a slightly larger fly or fish a reasonable indicator rig. G Loomis Fly Rods. The 10, 11 and 12 feel like family, too…but a different family. The loop ripped across the water and turned over the leader with an audible pop. I give it 3.5 stars because the 5100 is so good and this rod isn’t exactly my speed in a 9-foot 6-inch 5-weight. They'll beat a big fishes ass in a heart beat, and you can abuse the rod while doing so. Scott F Series vs. Sage Dart: Comp on the Creek! Fine tune this 4-weight to your specific task and rest assured the rod will surpass your expectations. The NRX+ LP 690 rolls out line so casually and confidently it gives you a feeling of relaxation. The new NRX+ does not feel like it should have the NRX label on it. Feeling this rod load and cast is something special and it gave me the warm fuzzy feeling I get with rods I’ve fished for a decade or more. 1) Line speed for all. G LOOMIS INTRODUCES THE NEXT ADVANCE IN GRAPHITE RODS. While the high-dollar Asquith fly rods launched at last year's 2016 IFTD show, this year I attended the show launch of a new lineup that carries a much-less-scary price tag—the IMX PRO series. The NRX+ 4100 could not be further from this and is the best casting and feeling 10 foot 4-weight I’ve every picked up. For this line weight and length, I believe the NRX+ 908 is an improvement in every way. That is what this rod was designed to do. The NRX+ 590 is an improvement over the NRX in every way. If anything, this model casts farther with greater line speed than any of its contemporaries, but without the hideous swing weight and “wooden” feeling found in most other 10′ 8-weight fly rods. Richard Post:  Single hand steelhead and salmon fisherman take note, there is a new standard 10-foot 8-weight out there and it is the NRX+ 8100. And we’re here to announce that they’ve made them even better in the NRX+ Series. Also, I’m really glad Loomis put a Wells grip on this rod, more natural for aggressive casting. There's not a dead spot in the line up that many rods line are known for. Short casts will be tough because the rod doesn’t load and create line speed until the whole head is in the air and the caster applies a double haul. EXCLUSIVE NRX TECHNOLOGY OFFERED IN 16 FLY RODS . I think you’ll be hard pressed to find a rod that steps up to these varied tasks better than the NRX+ 908. To do this right, we had to ask ourselves: The rod is playful and light casting with a bonefish line and confident and powerful with a heavier weight forward head for throwing wind resistant and heavy flies. I hate to say it, but this rod is a real quiver killer. G. Loomis NRX + Saltwater $ 895.00 Select options; G. Loomis NRX + Freshwater $ 795.00 – $ 895.00 Select options; G. Loomis NRX+ LP $ 795.00 Select options; G. Loomis Asquith $ 1,100.00 – $ 1,300.00 Select options; G. Loomis IMX Pro $ 525.00 – $ 605.00 Select options; G. Loomis Asquith Spey $ 1,200.00 – $ 1,400.00 Select options If you own and NRX LP 590-4 and wonder if the 6-weight is a chip off the same block, the answer is yes. Photo: G. Loomis The G. Loomis NRX, first announced in 2010, is one of the most heralded fly rods of all time. I came back with a Rio Direct Core Tarpon WF10F, which smoothed out the ride considerably, but I still didn’t love the rod. In September this year, we had the privilege of spending a week with the new NRX+ 8133-3 from G. Loomis. It’s a stick that could cast 20' with touch and not "squish" while blasting 80' of 11wt cortland all purpose taper line to a potential roller. It’s like a car that goes 0-60 mph in 8 seconds, but 60-120 mph in 4 seconds. A perfect length in my opinion for Southern Appalachian freestones, the Wisconsin Driftless zone and Western meadow streams with small dries and terrestrials. It’s lighter in hand and “fishes lighter” on the water. I was immediately impressed but I’ve learned not to judge a rod solely on the casting pond. Richard Post:  This rod feels a little different from the rest of the NRX+ lineup. This reflects incredible refinement in the tapers and probably a ton of prototyping along the way. The new NRX+ is the rod for the angler that wants an 8-weight to perform all the duties required of the 8-weight line without compromise. This is a very fun rod and it is appropriately tuned to its task. For an all around trout line, go with the Gold and for a technical dry fly rod pick up a Rio Technical Trout or an SA Trout. They are a lot more accurate and stable throughout the swing with any fly line. Richard Post:  The predecessor to this model was so good and well received that we had big expectations for the NRX+ LP 590. Like the other rods in this series, the NRX+ 595-4 has a refined, progressive taper that almost anyone will enjoy casting. I would not hesitate to add this rod to a quiver that already has a faster or slower 4-weight. I wouldn’t call this a trout rod personally, but it would be a dream for summer run steelhead. If you’ve been curious about a 10 foot 4-weight rod, but not convinced, check this rod out. I liked the absolute power that the original NRX 10-weight possessed, but I felt like that rod was meant for the upper 10% of fly casters. The NRX Series, introduced in 2010, set a new benchmark for high line speed and power casting versatility. Needless to say, we couldn’t wait to test them out head-to-head. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. This is one of the only 9 foot 4-weights I’ve picked up that will appeal to both fans of faster and slower rods. G. Loomis NRX LP 9’ #4 $745.00. If you like a more moderate action 5-weight, take notice of this rod, it could be the next trout rod you reach for. This is a fine saltwater fly rod:  light, quick and powerful. by John Duncan and Richard Post, Telluride Angler. The NRX+ 990-4 is a terrific caster with the lightness of the 7 and 8-weights and the characteristic stability of all rods in this series. It is fantastic with a Rio InTouch Gold, but should also handle the wide variety of specialized streamer tapers that are popular with today’s anglers. John Duncan:  Amazingly similar to the 4100-4, the NRX+ 5100-4 is an astounding pure caster for a trout rod of this length. In fact, the NRX+ 4100-4 is a terrific caster by any standard. Fly fishing equipment reviews, practical advice, factory tours, interviews and instruction. The Bruce Chard taper and Rio Outbound lines are good pairings. I threw it with both an SA Grand Slam taper and a Rio Tarpon line and didn’t really care for either. John Duncan:  There is almost nothing Steve Rajeff does better than design 9’ 4-weights. Light enough to cast all day, this rod possesses range and feel found in very few fly rods of any length or line weight. At mid-length distances to 40 feet the rod was dreamy and the supple crispness to the blank made me feel totally at ease. We spend a lot of time testing gear and writing reviews to give you all of the tools to make your next trip a success. This makes them possibly the lightest and strongest rod per model made in the world. If you're a loyal G Loomis brand follower you're going to be pleasantly surprised with the new NRX+. Very few rod and line combinations are sweeter than this model with a Trout Taper. The extra reach helps with distance casting, line mending, roll casting and lifting a long line off the water for your next cast. Excellent rods with great customer service. Richard Post:  Another great 6-weight from the NRX+ lineup, the 690 is an awesome rod. G.Loomis NRX+ Fly Rods | Model-by-Model Review, 121 W. Colorado Ave PO Box 685 Telluride, CO 81435. Richard Post:  The NRX+ 590 has a slightly quicker tempo and casts much more off the tip than the NRX+ LP 590. The caster needs a tuned sense of timing and a bit of physical strength to get the most out of this saltwater fly rod. So yesterday in a chain of extremely fortunate circumstances Derill, Nopes, and I met up with Austin Bacon, our G Loomis rep, to cast the new NRX+ saltwater rods. The Orvis Recon, St. Croix Legend Elite, and Sage Motive are the best mid-priced rods in the $450-$500 class. When conditions allow for long casts, it will excel. The rod was good with the Rio Gold, but I liked it a little more with the SA Infinity WF5F (also my favorite line pairing on the Asquith 590). It features a modern fast action that perfectly matches the demands of most anglers fishing the 6-weight line. We cast the 7wt NRX+ with the new cortland redfish taper line, and Nautilus XL max reel. The NRX+ replaces and improves the original NRX, a rod that was considered revolutionary upon its introduction in 2010. Like the 490-4 and 590-4, the 690-4 cast both short and long with equal loop control and line speed. The NRX+ 490-4 is fast, but progressive, flexing evenly with each additional increment of line in the air or power applied in the casting stroke. The 10-footers in this series may collectively be considered a marvel of fly rod design. The discipline of G.Loomis rewards the angler with a new series of fly rods that is superior to the original in every characteristic. Richard Post:  This is a fun mid-length 3-weight. Loomis is famous for pushing technology forward and for fly rods that outcast all others. If you're on the fence about a new saltwater fly rod, you should swing into the shop and cast one of these things. Fish it with an SA Trout Taper for best casting control. If you’re a G.Loomis fan and you want a 10-weight that can do it all without killing your casting arm, check out this rod. The new LP includes a double uplocking reel seat with an Amboyna Hardwood insert, a slimmed half wells grip for decreased weight and increased sensitivity, titanium SiC stripping guides, black nickel/titanium single foot recoil guides, and a rod blank that's deep olive in color. It gives the angler a longer reach with light flies and touch required to present these flies to highly selective fish. There are three sweeping improvements in the NRX+ series. One cool new feature Austin was explaining was the new resin technology Loomis is using with this NRX+. First impressions on the new G Loomis NRX+ are as follows: Holy batshit batman! It feels refined like a Scott, but constructed by Boeing. This rod could be a little much to handle casting all day to laid up tarpon, but certainly isn’t too much for short headed lines and big GT flies. The strong butt section will be useful for tarpon, large permit, adult dorado, trophy roosterfish and large stripers, all which push the boundaries for a 10-weight fly rod. The NRX+ 1290-4 offers Loomis quality, strength and durability in a 12-weight that does not require a graduate degree in fly casting to operate. I generally request more versatility from my 6-weights, but this is a well designed and executed fly rod. The Rio Flats Pro is a good match, as are the SA Grand Slam and SA Amplitude Infinity Saltwater line. If you want that info, its on the product page. Physical weight   — a new resin Loomis is calling “G8” reduces blank weight by 15% while improving durability by preventing the spread of “bruises” caused by impacts to the fly rod. This rod is certainly lighter in the hand than the GLX and is a much more castable rod than both the GLX and the NRX, but it still possesses that stout and solid feel that old school Loomis fans adore. This rod is surprisingly pleasant to cast overhead, throwing long, stable and predictable loops that provide the caster with a commanding sense of control and ease. If you've owned or cast the OG NRX 4 piece rods, you'll know they are some of the best fish fighting tools on the market. It tightens down nicely around 20’ and can turn over a long leader out to about 55’ or 60’. I’m really surprised it is so far down in our finishing order as a 4-weight. John Duncan:  Does not generate high line speed, but the NRX+ 486-4 LP is very stable and offers excellent loop control. I first cast the 590-4 with a Rio InTouch Gold and had no interest in trying different lines. This is important with a rod of this size. A very impressive 10-foot 5-weight from the Loomis team, the NRX+ 5100 features aluminum uplocking hardware and a small fighting butt that looks just right on the rod. The Scientific Anglers Amplitude Trout taper was a lovely pairing and matched the action of the rod superbly. $189.95. Orders will be shipped on a first come first served bases. Most of my freshwater rods is G Loomis including travel rods. It swings so well overhead and roll casts like a demon, I’d love to take this thing up to the Miracle Mile when the fish are on the move. G.Loomis offers a formidable lineup of rods designed by the greatest fly caster who ever lived, Steve Rajeff. For the trout crew, think about using this rod on the larger western rivers and reservoirs for targeting trophy class trout with larger flies. With a dry fly or light nymph rig, however, go with a Rio Gold. It casts both short and long better than any other 4-weight in its class. The SA MPX is probably the best overall line for this rod as the ½ size heavy head loads the blank more deeply and the long rear taper offers substantial control at distance. Thanks to a proprietary, high-tech, nano-silica resin system and the genius of rod designer, Steve Rajeff, these NRX saltwater fly rods are the ultimate in extreme performance. I thought, “streamer 6-weight.”  Indeed, this is a magnificent streamer 6-weight, perhaps the best that Loomis offers. John Duncan:  This is a physically light rod with explosive casting capability, but like the 11-weight, it’s happiest at distance. If you're unable to swing into the shop, we'll do our best to answer your questions over the phone and give you confidence buying a fly rod remotely. I tend to grab this style of rod when I want a little more push than a 5-weight provides but I still might fish lighter tippet down to 5X. After making a long overhead cast on the pond, I attempted to roll cast the same length of line without stripping any in. They have an unbelievable ”strength-to-weight” ratio and can handle everything from bonefish to small tuna. The butt section is stiff enough to generate a little line speed and turn over a long leader, but not stiff enough to muscle a nymph rig. I love the wells grip on this rod and the uber lightness of the rod in the hand. As with other 10-foot rods, I prefer a line with a long taper to give this long single handed fly rod a chance to manipulate the fly line best at distance. This model is very easy overhead and unlike many 10-foot single hand rods, you do not have to change your casting stroke to accommodate the extra length in the blank. The NRX+ 4100 features an aluminum uplocking reel seat with a smart looking small fighting butt appropriate for its line weight. Think of a crack on a windshield. With a dry fly, it needs about 20-30’ of line in the air to push through its stiff tip and get into that nice, soft middle section. There isn’t a ton of feedback offered to the caster as the rod loads, but the end result is automatic. This rod looks like your 401K is killing it and you've got reservations for 2 at The Capital Grille. Both the tip and butt are quite stiff. This is a wonderful 9 foot 4-weight. Every year, fly fisherman around the globe hold off on their big new fly rod purchases for the moment when George Anderson releases his annual “5-weight Shootout”. I first cast it with an SA Saltwater Taper, which wasn’t heavy enough to load the rod completely. John Duncan:  To me, the 7, 8 and 9-weight saltwater models feel like family. What I will tell you is that this stick has a beaming personality. John Duncan:  The light tipped design of the 10’ 4-weight makes it castable all day for the high stick nympher or float tube angler. This rod is as capable throwing trout streamers as a Crazy Charlie. John Duncan:  The NRX+ 890-4 is almost identical to the 790-4 in feel and casting characteristics. It’s length and action make it ideal for late season fishing on medium sized wade fishing rivers and spring creeks. We did cast these NRX+ in 7 through 11 weight, and I think the general consensus was they are all more than impressive. I haven’t picked up anything like it before. Richard Post:  All the 10-footers in the NRX+ lineup are so good and the NRX+ 6100 is cut from the same cloth as the 4100 and the 5100. They don’t “cast themselves,” however. Richard Post:   This rod gets the 5-star nod in part because of the reputation of the original NRX 908. They look great too. So, if you want a 6-weight dry fly rod, this rod is wonderful. It’s fast, but not tricky; powerful, but not clubby. Rating ... 15% Lighter than Original NRX; Q: What is your return policy? In general, I tend to look past 10 foot 4-weights and write them off as one note nymphing rods. If your fishing calls for a specialized line, have no concern about the rod’s ability to cast it well. It is terrific both short and long with overhead and Spey-style casting techniques. G LOOMIS NRX+ 990-4 FLY ROD : 9WT, 9'0" The newly redesigned G Loomis NRX+ Saltwater Fly Rod is a complete redesign of the award winning NRX series rods, featuring a new advanced graphite and resin technology to outperform any other fly rod on the market in … While the Asquith has new, unique tapers that Rajeff based on previous successes, much of what is new about the Asquith revolves around its construction and materials—which features parent company Shimano's Spiral X technology. If you’re looking for a fast action 4-weight that doesn’t pigeon hole the angler into power techniques, you’ve found the rod. I loved them all. This makes the rod very nice in close while having the reserve power to reach out and touch a target at distance. It’s a great feeling, but the rod prioritizes this “sweetness” over “versatility,” which it lacks. Setup for a roll cast and you know you’re holding a 10-foot rod, this thing can reach out with limited room behind you. The NRX+ 790 is a big improvement over its predecessor and the rod makes for an excellent do-everything 7-weight. The NRX+ 383-4 LP is one of those rods with a distinct sweet zone, terrific between 25 and 45 feet, but less than automatic outside of that zone. Starting with fly in hand, it casts laser loops from 10’ to over 90’. John Duncan:  This is a lovely caster and fine representative of the NRX+ LP series. Like the NRX+ 4100, the 5100 is exceptional for its line weight and length. These rods take intel gleaned during the research and design of the original NRX rods and pack a whole new punch to the world of fly fishing. These rods come in a durable aluminum tube that protects the rod during transport and tr… I felt right at home with this rod in my hands and welcomed the wonderful feeling of power transmission and stability through the cast.

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