G.Loomis NRX 12’ 6wt Switch Rod

Product Reviewed: G.Loomis NRX 12’ 6wt Switch Rod

G.LOOMIS ROD AND MY CUSTOM HARDY REEL

IN THEIR WORDS: An extreme performance, 12-foot Switch rod that, thanks to a highly technical nano-silica resin system, is incredibly light and unbelievably strong. It features a fast action to create tight, aerodynamic loops for long, accurate casts. You will experience positive line control throughout the swing with excellent mending qualities

Rated for both Skagit and Scandi-style lines, it's the serious fly rodder's dream rod. Whether your fishing skaters on a floating tip or intruders on a sink tip, this rod will handle just about anything you ask of it. Available in matte-black with aggressive, bright blue wraps or the more subtle forest green finish with matching wraps.

MY TAKE: I don’t mean to brag, I don’t mean to boast, but I like hot butter on my breakfast toast…(rap verse from like the late 70’s)…The G.Loomis NRX Switch rod is just like that…Hot butter on your breakfast toast! When I got my hands on the 12’ 6wt NRX Switch Rod, I couldn’t wait to take it out for a swing. This rod is on the long end of what’s considered a switch rod and the short end of what’s considered a spey rod. I’m not a real techie guy, that’s for sure. I get lost in translation. I just like to use what works, and all I can say is this is a super light rod, weighing only 6.6 ounces in a 12' rod that packs a punch! I ask you, is there anything on earth that’s 12’ long and only weighs 6.6 ounces other than a top of the line switch rod? That’s 1.8 ounces per foot of rod. I’m just trying to put it into perspective. The 12’ 6wt NRX Switch rod is super light in my hand and a joy to cast, especially when lined up with a 360gr Scandi head.

I had a blast fishing this rod recently on the Deschutes River. It still amazes me how you can take a 12’ 6wt Spey/Switch rod as light as this and throw eighty to hundred foot cast with relative ease. Years ago I REFUSED to get into the spey scene because I had no desire in using a 14’ 9wt rod that literally felt like holding a telephone pole, to catch 6 to 15 pound steelhead! Thankfully for our pleasure, rods have become a bit shorter and a lot lighter and so, I could no longer resist. I had to dive head first right in. I always loved the beauty of the casting style but hated the beast of swinging a telephone pole. Since putting my first spey rod into my grubby rebellious hands, I have not turned back. Matter of fact, I don’t even own a single handed rod anymore when it comes to fly fishing for steelhead.

THE NRX ROD LOGO CLOSE-UP

This is an awesome rod to dedicate as your Scandi rod, although it can throw the appropriate sink tips. A perfect “universal” line for this rod would be the Rio Scandi Short Versitip #6. This is an ideal line that does a great job when using a floating system and or light sinking tips. I personally love this line for that reason. The line does have its limitations though in my opinion (maybe the limitations are mine). Keep in mind this is a 6wt rod, and I can easily fish the Versitip system with this rod and slightly weighted flies. If you want to throw Big Nasty you might want to grab a different rod. I really like throwing a 6wt switch rod when Scandi style fishing; I like the lightness, the finesse, and the ease of casting it.

Rio Scandi Short VersiTip Shooting Head

MY FINAL THOUGHTS: I’ve been a loooong time G.Loomis fan! My entire guiding career you wouldn’t have found another rod in any of my boats. Since retiring from guiding and working at the Gorge Fly Shop, I have had the privilege and pleasure of fishing a lot of the top of the line spey and switch rods from all the major players. And I can say without hesitation these ultra-light 12’ 6wt switch rods deserve to be included in such great company. I wouldn’t hesitate to designate this rod as my go to Scandi rod for sure. There’s nothing better than using a light two handed rod to throw a floating Scandi head and a dry or sub surface wet fly for steelhead. This rod can easily handle steelhead from 6 to 12 pounds without getting nervous or taking too long to land your prize. As long as the conditions and size of the fish you’re targeting match the size of this rod, you’ll have in your hands one of the finest rods the fly fishing industry could offer. If you’re looking for a medium stiff, fast tapered, fast action rod wrapped up all nice and neat in a super light package then this is your rod! I highly recommend that you try the G.Loomis NRX 12’ 6wt Switch rod.

LINE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE NRX 12’ 6wt Switch Rod:
If you can't find what your looking for call the shop (541.386.6977), ask for John.

• Airflo Skagit Switch 390 – 410 grains (For sink tip applications)
• Airflo Skagit Compact Int 390 grains (For dredging & avoiding pesky, conflicting surface currents)
• Airflo Scandi Compact 360 grains (For floating line applications)
• Airflo Rage Compact 360 grains (For floating line applications in windy conditions)
• Rio Skagit Max Short 400 - 425 grains (For sink tip applications)
• Rio Skagit i-Flight 400 grains (For dredging and avoiding pesky, conflicting surface currents)
• Rio Scandi Short 330 - 360 grains (For floating line applications)
• Rio Short Head Spey 5/6 (For more traditional casting in floating applications)
• Rio Scandi Short Versitip #6 (For both floating and sink tip applications)

NORTHWEST STEELHEAD CAUGHT ON NRX SWITCH ROD

See you out on the river and if you recognize me say hello!

The GFS Team
John Garrett

541.386.6977

"Fly Fish the World with Us"

Guaranteed Love by G. Loomis

Now that's Love

It's Hard not to love a great fly rod! G. Loomis has a lot of great rods you can easily find the love with. NRX, Pro4x and GLX just to name a few. G. Loomis is so absolutely sure that you will love their rods they are going to guarantee it. No Joke! Just a full money back within 30 days of purchase for any reason you are unhappy with your new G. Loomis rod. 

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We’re easy to fall in love with! Guaranteed Love only from G.Loomis –

Guaranteed Love by G. Loomis is a one of a kind program that gives you, an angler that wants to fish with the best, the confidence to buy a G. Loomis rod with no hesitation. We know you will be so hooked on your new rod we actually guarantee you will love it!
Visit any participating G. Loomis dealer and take home a new G. Loomis rod.
Try it for 30 days and enjoy the experience of holding a rod designed by experts and handcrafted in Woodland, Washington. Test the feel in your hand, experience the balance, and get to know the lightweight blank. Let it become an extension of your arm; make a few casts, fight a few fish, and enjoy a few envious looks. That always seems to happen when you are hand in hand with the love of your life.

G. Loomis Xpeditor Program is Back!

Back by popular demand!

Good News!

G. loomis has been hand crafting fine rods for decades and they have earned their place on the fishing scene with technology such as GLX, NRX and Pro4X. In recent times the warranty has been a bit of confusion for buyers and dealers alike. Many times we brought up this issue in round table discussions and our friends at G. Loomis have answered the need of a simple, uncomplicated system to get you back to fishing as quickly as possible when trouble occurs. Many of you loyal G. Loomis fans may remember the Xpeditor service of days past.

It's back and it's simple! 

If you break your rod call G. Loomis. They send you out a new rod. Put your broken rod back in the tube your new rod came in and slap the return shipping label on it and hand it back to the delivery guy. Yes, I skipped a couple details such as $$$ but you can read all the details yourself without the need for me to rewrite them.

I copied and Highlighted the details of the Xpeditor Program for you

Xpeditor Program Details - Courtesy of G. Loomis

G. Loomis Xpeditor Service
(Limited to US and Canada)

A broken rod will never keep you off the water again. With the G. Loomis Xpeditor Service you can get a brand new rod to replace a broken one, delivered to your doorstep (anywhere in the US) in as little as two days. Our Xpeditor Service will get you back on the water fishing in days, not weeks!
Why should you use the Xpeditor Service:
• HASSLE FREE, just send in your rod and get a new one – no questions asked!
• Always get a brand NEW rod, never repaired
• FAST - Rod ships within 1 business day, if in stock
• NO WAITING – Your rod ships immediately, no waiting for your broken rod to reach the factory, no waiting on the processing and then shipping it back which can take up to two or three weeks
• CONVENIENT– use the tube provided, you do not have to run around town looking for packaging to send your rod in (cost to purchase a tube can run $15)
• NO SHIPPING COSTS to the consumer, reuse the tube the new rod came in, slap the provided label on the tube and hand it back to the driver

Here is how the service works:

• Contact Customer Service at 877/577-0600 and request the Xpeditor Service
• Tell them the model number and rod series from the logo on the rod
• If we no longer offer the model that you broke, we will replace it with the closest comparable model from our current product line
• Pending stock availability, we will ship your rod via standard ground delivery the next business day
• When you receive your new rod, simply remove it from the shipping tube, place the broken rod into that same tube, ensure both ends are sealed and affix the enclosed, pre-paid shipping label on the outside of the tube (Please Note: Return shipping label service is not available in Canada)
• Once you hand off the package to your delivery agent, you’re done and back on the water

COST: (US Only)
Ground Shipments
$75 Fee USD - Regular graphite, GL2, GL3, IM6
$100 Fee USD – GL4, IMX, GLX, NRX, all blends not identified by
Material type
2nd Day Air, Alaska or Hawaii shipments
$100 Fee USD - Regular graphite, GL2, GL3, IM6
$125 Fee USD – GL4, IMX, GLX, NRX, all blends not identified by
Material type


COST: (Canadian)
Ground Shipments
$100 Fee Canadian - Regular graphite, GL2, GL3, IM6
$125 Fee Canadian – GL4, IMX, GLX, NRX, all blends not identified by
Material type


Please Note:
• If you fail to return the complete broken rod within 30 days of receiving your replacement, you authorize G. Loomis to charge your credit card the full MSRP of the replacement rod in addition to the fee already paid for the Xpeditor Service
• Rods covered by the discontinued Wildcard program may be sent in for a one-time only free Xpeditor service on that rod
• If you are returning a custom rod please remove any after-market components that you wish to keep, as they will not be returned
• The Xpeditor Service is a one-time (per rod) offer that may only be applied to the originally purchased item.
• Premier Rods (PMR), Kit and Demo rods are not able to utilize Xpeditor service. 

G. Loomis Limited Lifetime Warranty - Courtesy of G. Loomis

All G. Loomis rods are covered by a limited lifetime warranty. The Xpeditor program is designed for the those times when you need your rod replaced quick with no hassle and no questions asked. After all accidents happen. But if you feel like your broken rod was a result of a material problem or workmanship you still have the option of sending back to the G. Loomis factory where they will inspect the rod to determine cause of breakage and whether it will be covered. 

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G.Loomis Limited Lifetime Warranty.

G. Loomis rods are covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty against non-conformities in workmanship and materials for the life of the original owner. GL push poles, Venture (Adventure) fly reels, and GL fly rod outfits are covered against non-conformances in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Premier Rods (PMR) are covered against non-conformances in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from date of purchase. Demo rods are not covered under warranty. Sales receipt or proof of purchase required.

G. Loomis will inspect the rod to determine if the breakage was due to workmanship or material non-conformance.
For breakage determined to have occurred due to non-conformance, G. Loomis will at the companies’ discretion, either repair or replace the product at no charge.

Breakage deemed to be the result of normal wear and tear, accident or neglect will, at the companies’ discretion, be repaired or replaced for a specific fee. A full estimate will be provided for your approval before any fees are levied.

To initiate a claim: (For US customers only)
Ship the damaged rod in a disposable container, prepaid and insured, along with a completed copy of our Web Warranty Return Form.

Send directly to:
G. Loomis, Inc.
Warranty Services
1359 Down River Drive
Woodland, WA 98674

NOTE:
• If you are returning a custom rod please remove any after-market components that you wish to keep, as they will not be returned
• Do not use a shipping container that you want returned, it will be disposed of at the factory

Web Warranty Form U.S.
Web Warranty Form Canada

For U.S. Customers Send Directly to:

GLoomis, Inc.
Warranty Service
1359 Down River Drive
Woodland, WA 98674

We welcome back the Xpeditor program. It really is the fastest service I know of to get you back to fishing. 

Thank You G. Loomis

Gorge Fly Shop Team

"Fly Fish the World with Us"

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