Gorge Fly Shop Blog: G.Loomis IMX-PROc Creek Fly Rods for Trout

One would think Fly fishing creeks for trout would easy. It's actually quite challenging. Stealth is the upmost importance but when you have successfully acquired position, next your skills must come to play. The first time I fished creek water I was surprise by both how inadequate my skills were for the situation but also how poorly my rod performed in the same situation. Successful creek fly fishing takes much more than just any short fly rod.

A creek fly rod needs to be a moderate action. One needs to be able to slow down their stroke and allow time to create successful presentations. With that moderate action the rod tip also needs to behave to help with consistent, accurate casting loops.

A creek fly rod also needs to load with limited amount of line out. A proper cast starts with good feel even at short distances.

And with those characteristics the rod also needs to track true to set up accurate cast. Modern graphite with advanced taper designs coupled with precision wrapping techniques produces rods that track true.

All of these attributes had to be collectively taken into consideration to produce a truly fine and modern creek rod.

IMX-PROc Creek

G. Loomis IMXc Creek Fly Rods have all the right characteristics to meet the goals of challenging creek angling. In addition I have found an exceptional fly line for this type of trout fishing. The RIO Premier Creek Fly Line. This fly line loads the rod with very little line off the tip of your rod enabling the caster to set up for short, precise cast. It's a joy to fish with. Find them in our Fly Shop.

Rod Features

Conduit Core Technology
Chrome single-foot guides
Chrome stripper guides
Hook keeper
Custom premium grade cork grip
Custom reel seat with wood insert
Tube and cloth rod bag
Handcrafted in Woodland, Washington

Specs -

MODEL	LENGTH	LINE WT	PIECES	HANDLE	ACTION
IMX-PRO C 279-4	7'9"	2	4	Custom half wells	Moderate - Light Presentation
IMX-PRO C 379-4	7'9"	3	4	Custom half wells	Moderate - Light Presentation
IMX-PRO C 479-4	7'9"	4	4	Custom half wells	Moderate - Light Presentation