G. Loomis Asquith Saltwater 1290-4 - ROD1297

The G. Loomis Asquith Saltwater 1290-4 Fly Rod represents the pinnacle of big game performance for anglers pursuing the ocean's most formidable species. Engineered to handle heavy 12-weight setups, this rod excels in open saltwater flats, backcountry channels, and bluewater environments when targeting tarpon, giant trevally, and billfish. It generates extreme line speed and fast recovery to punch large, wind-resistant flies through coastal gales, providing the precise tracking and massive butt-section strength needed to stop hard-running predators in their tracks.

This flagship rod features the advanced Spiral X Core platform, with blanks rolled in Kumamoto, Japan, and meticulously hand-assembled in Woodland, Washington. This proprietary construction utilizes carbon tape wrapped at opposing diagonals to significantly reduce blank twist under load, resulting in flawless tracking and unmatched power transfer from tip to hand. Equipped with premium Fuji T3 black titanium SiC stripper guides, PVD recoil snake guides, and a custom aluminum reel seat with a curved fixed hood for improved clamping, this build delivers a remarkably light swing weight that minimizes casting fatigue during long days on the water.

This preowned G. Loomis Asquith Saltwater 1290-4 fly rod arrives at Recast Fly Fishing as a premier choice for serious saltwater expeditions, providing the opportunity to fish a world-class flagship rod at a significant savings over retail. Every piece of gear passing through our inventory undergoes careful verification, ensuring your next big game pursuit is backed by uncompromised structural integrity.

Equip yourself with the ultimate saltwater rod before it departs for another angler's bucket-list destination.

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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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