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G. Loomis Asquith 9' 8wt Fly Rod

890-4 9' 8wt 4pc

$801.00

    • List Price$1,335.00
    • Discount40%
    • Savings$534.00

The Asquith series is the culmination of global cooperation in design, materials, and manufacturing techniques. Built on Shimano's proprietary Spiral X platform, the Asquith boasts superb power transfer from tip to hand, quick recovery, and increased sensitivity. Designed by world casting champion Steve Rajeff, the Asquith is an exploratory step into the future of rod manufacturing technology.

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G. Loomis Asquith Fly Rods at Mad River Outfitters

G. Loomis Asquith fly rods offer the angler a world of innovation. Cutting Edge Technology. Legendary Design.

Developed and hand finished in Woodland, Washington and rolled in Shimano's Spiral X production facility in Kumamoto, Japan. Introducing Asquith: the most technologically advanced fly rod in the world.

The Asquith series is the culmination of global cooperation in design, materials, and manufacturing techniques. Built on Shimano's proprietary Spiral X platform, the Asquith boasts superb power transfer from tip to hand, quick recovery, and increased sensitivity. Designed by world casting champion Steve Rajeff, the Asquith is an exploratory step into the future of rod manufacturing technology. With fast actions, generous power levels, titanium guides and exceptionally light swing weight, all rods in the series excel in fishing situations where developing high line speed and making precise casts means success.

Spiral X Technology
* 15% to 20% less material than traditional rod construction
* Increased torsional stability offers 20% less twist then traditional rod construction
* Reduced blank ovalization

Features
• SIC Titanium Recoil snake guides
• SIC Titanium stripper guides
• Hook keeper
• Half wells flor grade cork grip (lines #4-6)
• Full wells flor grade cork grip (lines #7-12)
• Custom aluminum reel seat with bamboo insert (lines #4-6)
• Custom aluminum reel seat with C14+ insert and fighting butt (lines #7-12)
• Aluminum rod tube with cloth rod bag
• Designed and handcrafted in Woodland, Washington- blanks rolled in Kumamoto, Japan
• Covered by the G. Loomis Limited Lifetime Warranty

All models of the G. Loomis Asquith fly rods are listed here. Any questions, please don't hesitate to give us a call. We are passionate about getting you into the G. Loomis rod of your dreams!

Make This an Outfit - Purchase a fly line and reel along with this rod. At checkout simply pair the two together and choose your backing color. We'll put the correct amount of backing on the reel and load it up properly for FREE.

G. Loomis Asquith Fly Rod, item number: 890-4


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Shipping

For information on shipping, returns, our guarantee and more....please see our FAQ page.

Having a complete outfit is essential to your success out on the water. We've made it simple, so when you purchase the basics for your fly fishing outfit, we'll put it all together for you so you're ready to go.

Here's how it works:

• Purchase a Rod, Reel and Fly Line
• On the first page of the checkout process, click on the green Setup Reels/Outfits button (top and bottom of page).
• There you will find a tool where you can pair the three together and choose your backing color. No need to worry about the amount or size of backing as we'll take care of that for you. We know what to do.
• That's it! 



From there, we'll load the appropriate amount and color of backing and the line on the reel for you (no need to buy backing). The backing, rigging and shipping is all on us. Free of charge.


Additional Information


• Fly Line Backing comes in 20lb and 30lb test. It also comes in white, fl. orange, blue, black, optic green, fl. yellow and red. Again, no need to make any decisions here other than what color you want. 

• Reel retrieve is selected at the point of purchase on each reel. We will load the line onto the reel and make sure that the retrieve is set up as you selected. 

• Feel free to call us or e-mail us with any questions as we will also do the same if we have any for you.

We're passionate about putting together the Fly Rod and Reel Outfit that's perfect for your time out on the water.

Let's get started:


• Select your fly rod
• Select your fly reel
• Select your fly line
• Open the Setup Reels/Outfits tool on the first page of checkout and pair the three items together. Simply choose your backing color.....and we'll do the rest!

Give us a call or email if you have any questions or rigging requests

It's really that simple. We aim to take all the hard work out of your fly fishing experience.