North 40 Fly Shop eMagazine December 2015 | Seite 18

Loomis pro4x 6/7 126

››best value

I’ve owned and
fished many
Loomis Rods over
the years, but
never any two
handers. I had a chance to try some
Loomis rods at the casting pond
during IFTD, so it was little surprise
to me that the Pro4x felt really good.
These things track well and throw far
and fine. This is a rod any two hand
caster would be proud to own. At
just under $500, it’s probably the best
value you will find.

››the workhorse

The Loomis Pro 4x
surprised me when
I cast it for the first
time. At a $400ish
price point, I felt
the rod had plenty of feel and could
handle most any fishing situation you
put it through. Skagits or Scandis on
this rod would perform and I could
definitely handle heavy tips and big
flies. The rod did lack some character
compared to the other rods we cast.
However, this rod is a workhorse that
could get the job done.