New IMX rods are 15 percent lighterThe first rod manufacturer to use higher modulus graphite and higher tensile strength in blank design, G. Loomis put IMX bass rods on the map among bass anglers back in 1985.
Now with new IMX graphite technology and new concepts in rod design available, G.Loomis introduces a complete new line-up of IMX bass rods 34 models each in the right action and power for every bass fishing technique.
Offered in Jig & Worm casting and spinning rods, Mag Bass casting rods, Carolina rig, Flip/Punch technique, swimbait, umbrella rig, spinnerbait, topwater and jerkbait casting rods, plus spinning models for DropShot and ShakyHead use, the IMX bass rods provide a new level in weight reduction, sensitivity and strength so more bass anglers can enjoy the G.Loomis experience, said Bruce Holt with G.Loomis product development team.
We use precision tapered mandrels to finely tune the actions for specific bass fishing techniques. Were able to make the blanks as much as 15-percent lighter than our previous IMX, Holt said. Bass anglers will really enjoy the added comfort and control, along with the skinny grip rear cork that not only gives these rods a unique look, but also reduces weight.
G.Loomis finishes the IMX bass rods with Fuji K-Frame running guides to help prevent line wrap. Holt also points out the guide train spacing and guide size not only reduces weight, but improves overall balance.
The new IMX series all one-piece - includes nine jig & worm casting rods (68 71 75 lengths), and four jig & worm spinning rods (68 and 71 lengths); three Mag Bass casting rods in 66 and 7 lengths; a 73 Carolina rig casting rod; four Flip/Punch casting and four swimbait casting rods in 76 and 711 lengths; two 77 umbrella rig casting rods for use with up to 80-pound test PowerPro braid; two 69 spinnerbait casting rods; 68 topwater and 69 jerkbait casting rods; along with two DropShot and one ShakyHead spinning rods in 610 lengths.
The rods will retail from $295 to $315.