North 40 Fly Shop eMagazine October 2017 | Page 35

9’0” 6WT MEDIUM FAST +
9’0” 7WT MEDIUM FAST/FAST
The Q is a great option for anglers looking to
fill a niche in their quiver without breaking the
bank. The Q is also an excellent choice for the
traveling angler looking for a spare. In my case,
I brought the Q along to try for baby tarpon and
I ended up fishing it every day.
THE LOOP Q SINGLE HAND SERIES
Each Loop Q rod was designed independently to
work for its line class. The Q series rod profiles
match their common range of use.

• 9’0” #4 MEDIUM/MEDIUM FAST
• 9’0” #5 MEDIUM FAST
The go to fly rod for the trout angler. The #5
excels at all forms of modern single hand
fly casting to present dry flies, nymphs and
streamers with ease.
• 9’0” #6 MEDIUM FAST +
• 9’0” #7 MEDIUM FAST/FAST
• 9’0” #8 FAST
• 9’0” #9 FAST
• 9’0” #10 FAST
There are currently two spey models in the Q
series. A 13’2” 8 wt. that Stuart Foxall really
likes and a 15’ 10 wt. for big water and large
anadromous fish. I’m told that more models are
in the works.
WHY LOOP TACKLE DESIGN?
Many fly fishing anglers are familiar with
Loop, though the brand is still new to some.
Loop was an early sponsor of some young fly
fishing pioneers, as they traveled the world and
brought us insights and entertainment through
video and film tours. Do you remember the Trout
Bum Diaries?
Loop was founded in Sweden in 1978 with
the goal of making fly fishing tackle better along
with educating and bringing more people into
the sport. Today, Loop has grown into a global
brand with a passionate following.
Did you know that Loop designed the first
large arbor reel in 1984? That was almost ten
years before everyone else was building large
arbor reels.
Since the beginning, Loop has pushed
forward with rod, fly line and gear design
concepts that make fly fishing better. When you
choose to purchase Loop tackle, you are joining
a passionate worldwide fly fishing community...
plus we can tell you from experience that their
gear is truly top of the line.
A FINAL WORD ON THE LOOP Q FLY ROD
I believe the Q is going to be a great gateway
rod for getting anglers into the Loop brand. If
you have any questions about the rod, give us a
call or reach out to us on Facebook. w
You can order your Loop Q rod from us online.
Looking for a Loop reel to match up with your rod?
We reviewed the top Loop reel we carry, right HERE.
Check it out!
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