G. Loomis Stinger Series

So what's the big deal about the way the SCANDINAVIANS get their Spey casts out there? Since the 1960's, Scandinavian influence from top tournament casters and fishermen, schooled on
	famous Salmon/Seatrout rivers of Sweden and Norway, have played a major role in the development of this highly versatile style of two-hand fly casting. The "Scandinavian Style" provides tremendous distance, fly depth and control; all with minimal effort. The favorite line are looped shooting heads. They are available in differing densities and usually range in length from 34 to 42 feet depending on rod length. This head is attached to a thin diameter shooting line. Teamwork from a fast butt hand stroke and relative short upper hand stroke is employed
during the cast. Overall about half the movement of traditional style casting is used. This syle has been termed "Under-Hand" casting. A sudden stop at the end of the stroke unloads the energy stored in the short, fat tip rod to form narrow loops that can through the air. These very narrow loops help make very long casts turn right over. This casting style is most effective with specially designed, faster taper, yet very light rods. Enter G.Loomis STINGER SERIES two-hand rods. These rods have just the right action, a powerful butt transitioning smoothly to a fast tip that will deliver the razor loops characteristic of the Scandinavian method of spey casting. According to many experienced "Two-Handers" this style will keep you on the water longer with a smile on your face, and without a case of the "jelly arms."

For the needs of the SCANDINAVIAN style of casting, G. Loomis offers the ROARINGRIVER STINGER series. With eight rods, ranging from 12'6" to 15', these rods were designed to optimally cast floating or intermediate shooting heads of 33 to 46 ft. This recent development in two-hand casting, uses a much faster, shorter stroke using the lower hand (underhand casting). These rods help you generate high line speed and give you great shooting distance casts. With a fast action taper, these rods let you make overhead false casts, generating the highest line speed possible. That's assuming you have sufficient room for back casting, such as gravel bar or ocean beaches.

STINGER GLX - At first glance you'll notice the nickel titanium recoil guides by REC, which are different both in looks and function. Weighing about as much as one individual traditional guide, the total weight of the rod is noticeably lighter. They're also flexible, making a mistake like catching a tree branch, nothing but a slight hang up. Exquisitely crafted Portuguese cork handles with a special composite cork end-cap and fore-grip fitted to our exclusive offset-oval sculptured our proprietary GLX graphite tapered to the exact standards of Scandinavian style casting.

STINGER ALTA - These rods help you generate very high line speed thanks to a special graphite blend formulated for a fast action. With premium Hopkins and Halloway components and beautiful Portuguese cork handles, the Alta offers everything you could want for Scandinavian style casting.

FR1507/8-3 GLX				Length: 12' 6" Line: #7/8 Pieces: 3

This rod is for smaller rivers and gentle presentations. Don't be fooled however, it will deliver the long cast, and land a strong fish when challenged. Greatest with small to medium size flies, even a modest salmon, searun brown or rainbow will put a major grin on your jaw. Nice with heads around 35 feet.
Item	Series	Line Wt	Power	Taper	Handle	Price	To Top
11489	GLX	7 - 8	Med-Stiff	Fast	1001	$740.00

FR1508/9-3 GLX				Length: 12' 6" Line: #8/9 Pieces: 3

For all size rivers, these models are utility players capable of handling wind, rain, longer casts and bigger flies and critters with fins. The heavier line will help stabilize the swing and hold depth in faster water. At just 12'6" it still feels very light in hand, and is a vary capable "Overhead" casting rod should back-cast space open up, and the urge to cast this way takes over.
Item	Series	Line Wt	Power	Taper	Handle	Price	To Top
11490	GLX	8 - 9	Med-Stiff	Fast	1001	$750.00

FR1508/9-3 ALTA				Length: 12' 6" Line: #8/9 Pieces: 3

These rods help you generate very high line speed thanks to a special graphite blend formulated for a fast action. Using less expensive composites and components the Alta provides exceptional performance at an economical cost. Very good value.
Item	Series	Line Wt	Power	Taper	Handle	Price	To Top
11490	Alta	8 - 9	Med-Stiff	Fast	1002	$480.00

FR1509/10-3 GLX				Length: 12' 6" Line: #9/10 Pieces: 3

Powerhouse little rods. These guys are for heavy flies and good size fish in all but the most demanding distance situations. The heavier line may actually reduce the need for you to overstress to make a long cast. With this line class, wind is of little consequence. 36 to 38 feet heads are most comfortable as the stiffer rod provides a longer working lever. This is a fast and powerful rod. It is a joy to overhead cast and can serve double duty for salt water surf fishing.
Item	Series	Line Wt	Power	Taper	Handle	Price	To Top
11491	GLX	9 - 10	Med-Stiff	Fast	1001	$750.00

FR1509/10-3 ALTA				Length: 12' 6" Line: #9/10 Pieces: 3

These rods help you generate very high line speed thanks to a special graphite blend formulated for a fast action. Using less expensive composites and components the Alta provides exceptional performance at an economical cost. Very good value.
Item	Series	Line Wt	Power	Taper	Handle	Price	To Top
11495	Alta	9 - 10	Med-Stiff	Fast	1002	$490.00

FR1689/10-3 GLX				Length: 14' Line: #9/10 Pieces: 3

Now we're getting serious about the far shore. The 14 foot length is comfortable handling longer shooting heads, 39 to 41 feet and heavier heads have greater turnover power at distance, to straighten leaders with larger flies.
Item	Series	Line Wt	Power	Taper	Handle	Price	To Top
11492	GLX	9 - 10	Med-Stiff	Fast	1003	$785.00

FR1689/10-3 ALTA				Length: 14' Line: #9/10 Pieces: 3

These rods help you generate very high line speed thanks to a special graphite blend formulated for a fast action. Using less expensive composites and components the Alta provides exceptional performance at an economical cost. Very good value.
Item	Series	Line Wt	Power	Taper	Handle	Price	To Top
11496	Alta	9 - 10	Med-Stiff	Fast	1004	$510.00

FR18010/11-3 GLX				Length: 15' Line: #10/11 Pieces: 3

We're at the top of the food chain here. Fast and crisp, this rod is a perfect match for full length 42 to 43 feet heads. This rod is for large fish and casting larger air resistant tube flies. A stick for the hard core big fish and big cast Spey Bros.
Item	Series	Line Wt	Power	Taper	Handle	Price	To Top
11493	GLX	10-11	Med-Stiff	Fast	1003	$910.00

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