Loomis & Franklin SX Dry & Nymph Single Handed Fly Rod
Fly rods from the Italian company, Loomis & Franklin, are developed in close collaboration with Soldarini Fly Tackle and Sandro Soldarini. These are modern carbon fiber rods, which have a convincing price-performance ratio and very solid workmanship. With models for all major styles of fishing, Loomis & Franklin offers a budget-conscious entry into the world of fly fishing or a reliable back-up for advanced anglers - without breaking the bank.
The SX series from Loomis & Franklin includes models that cover a very wide range of modern fisheries. From the small creek rod to the powerful Switch rod. This includes the SX Dry & Nymph, which offers a great versatility due to its length of 9.6 ft (ca. 292 cm). The slightly longer blank allows you to use a wide range of modern nymph techniques and enables you to controle the drift of your nymph much better. Mending is so much easier and high-sticking a dry in pocket water so much fun. Not without good reason, fly rods like this are so popular nowadays!
The SX gives you a huge amount of precision when serving dry flies and and nymphs. Its medium-fast action allows you to form very smooth loops and deliver your fly to the target with pinpoint accuracy. The modern carbon fibre gives an incredible amount of feel and a tremendous amount of fun when a trout or grayling takes the fly, and it loads up effectively when you want to make an accurate roll cast.
The Loomis & Franklin SX Dry & Nymph features a half-well handle made from sturdy cork that fits comfortably in the hand and is suitable for both index and thumb casting. The lightweight alumnium reel seat holds your reel tight and the dark green spacer matches the subtle finish of this modern fly rod that will give you a lot of fun on typical trout and grayling rivers without stretching your budget.
Details:
- Modern fly rod made of lightweight carbon with a compact pack size
- Slightly longer blank for better line controle
- Medium-fast, versatile action
- Stable guide ring and light single leg rings
- Half-wells handle made of sturdy cork with reinforced finish
- Eyelet for hanging the fly
- Lightweight aluminium reel seat
- Supplied in Cordura transport tube
| Model | Class | Length | Transport Length | Weight | Handle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SX Dry & Nymph | 2-3 | 9,6 ft (2,92 m) | 82 cm | 92 cm | Half Wells |
| SX Dry & Nymph | 4-5 | 9,6 ft (2,92 m) | 82 cm | 99 cm | Half Wells |
LOOMIS & FRANKLIN fly rods from Italy are developed in close collaboration with Soldarini Fly Tackle and Sandro Soldarini. The extensive range includes modern carbon fiber rods that offer compelling value for money and solid craftsmanship. With models for all the key scenarios of modern fly fishing, Loomis & Franklin provides an affordable entry into the world of fly fishing or a reliable backup for advanced anglers.
