G. Loomis Asquith 990-4 - ROD1427

The G. Loomis Asquith 990-4 fly rod delivers explosive line speed, laser-tight loops, and surgical accuracy for demanding saltwater flats and heavy freshwater currents. Matched for 9-weight fly lines in a classic 9' length, this rod commands tough coastal environments where stiff winds and spooky gamefish leave no margin for error. It excels when sight-casting crab patterns to cruising permit, punching bulky streamers to striped bass along coastal rips, or turning aggressive bull redfish and snook away from heavy structure. The blank features a fast action taper that transfers casting energy immediately from tip to hand, allowing you to pick up line quickly and hit moving targets with fewer false casts while maintaining the lower-blank reserve power to lift and control hard-running fish.

Developed through a collaboration between G. Loomis and Shimano, the Asquith series integrates Shimano's proprietary Spiral X blank technology to advance modern graphite construction. Each blank is rolled in Kumamoto, Japan, utilizing an inner carbon tape layer, a longitudinal core, and an outer reverse-axis carbon wrap before being hand-finished in Woodland, Washington. This unique architecture virtually eliminates blank ovalization and twist, providing remarkable torsional stability and clean tracking on every forward stroke. Anglers benefit from dramatic swing weight reduction and instant tip recovery, letting you cast into strong coastal headwinds all day without physical fatigue. The rod is appointed with high-end componentry, including titanium stripping guides with slick SiC rings, flexible titanium Recoil snake guides, a lightweight aluminum reel seat with a CI4+ carbon insert, a flor-grade cork full-wells grip, and an ergonomic fighting butt for maximum leverage during prolonged battles.

This preowned G. Loomis Asquith 990-4 arrives in Like New condition, showing pristine blank surfaces, immaculate guide wraps, and clean cork with no evidence of field use. Purchasing preowned fly fishing equipment through Recast Fly Fishing offers you the opportunity to fish one of the premier rods in fly fishing while saving hundreds of dollars compared to new retail pricing. Every used fly rod in our inventory is thoroughly inspected by our experienced team and backed by a full money-back guarantee, ensuring complete dependability from your very first outing. Choosing preowned gear through Recast Fly Fishing also keeps premium graphite in active circulation on the water, reducing environmental impact while leaving more room in your travel budget for your next adventure.

Asquith saltwater rods in Like New condition rarely stay available for long, so secure this G. Loomis Asquith 990-4 today before it heads out on someone else's next journey.

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All gear is carefully inspected and assigned a cosmetic condition rating prior to sale. We do not sell broken or inoperable gear.

For rods, the cosmetic condition ratings are as follows:

Like New

• No nicks or scratches on the rod blank
• No scratches or chipped paint on handle or reel seat
• Completely clean cork with no chips or gouges
• Reel fastener screws and unscrews smoothly
• All guides are intact and firmly attached
• Undamaged ferrule connections

Great

• Minor cosmetic damage including scuffing on rod blank, chipped paint or scratches on metal components
• Intact cork with no chips or gouges
• Reel fastener screws and unscrews smoothly
• All guides are intact and firmly attached
• Undamaged ferrule connections

Good

• Cosmetic only damage (superficial scratches, scuffs, paint chips) to rod blank, cork, metal components
• Reel fastener screws and unscrews smoothly
• All guides are intact and firmly attached
• Undamaged ferrule connections

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