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G-Loomis - Hot Shot Rods



G-Loomis
We designed these rods to pull salmon and steelhead plugs like the infamous Hot Shot (hence the name), and that’s still their #1 use. But you’ll see anglers casting them for silvers, trolling them for big Kings or drifting bait with them for steelhead. The rods have light to medium tips and magnum-power butt-sections, which make them excellent casting tools and even better fish-fighting tools.
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If you’re unfamiliar, the Hot Shot technique goes something like this: The angler positions his boat at the head of a run and allows the current to pull the plug down to the fish zone. The boat then sweeps across the current so the plug covers the entire width of the river (lure action is then monitored by watching the wiggle of the rod tip). When a fish hits, the magnum butt-section actually sets the hook for you. The boat operator keeps tension on the fish until the angler can grab the rod from the holder. An extremely effective technique and a very versatile rod.



HSR1021C    Length: 8'6"    Power: 1    Pieces: 2 Casting
Designed specifically for back-trolling plugs or drift-fishing for large king salmon, this is also an excellent big river steelhead rod. The fast taper and powerful, magnum butt make it a favorite among silver salmon anglers. It has a long rear cork grip for extra leverage and lots of power.

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IMX 13 10-20 3/8-4 Ex-Fast Mag-Medium $380.00

GL3 13 10-20 3/8-4 Ex-Fast Mag-Medium
$310.00

GL2 NEPTUNE 13 10-20 3/8-4 Ex-Fast Mag-Medium $225.00

GL2 MERLOT 13 10-20 3/8-4 Ex-Fast Mag-Medium $225.00



HSR1021S    Length: 8'6"    Power: 1    Pieces: 2 Spinning
Here's a powerful two-piece spinning rod designed specifically for drift fishing Chinook salmon in large rivers. Because of its fast taper and powerful, magnum butt-section, it has quickly become a favorite among hybrid and striper anglers as well-especially in estuary and jetty fisheries.

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GL2 NEPTUNE 32 10 - 20 1/4 - 1 1/4 Ex - Fast Mag-Med $235.00

GL2 MERLOT 32 10 - 20 1/4 - 1 1/4 Ex - Fast Mag-Med $235.00



HSR1023C    Length: 8'6"    Power: 3    Pieces: 2 Casting
A two-piece, fast-action plug and back-bounce rod with plenty of power. Designed for use in the big rivers of Alaska for trophy Chinook salmon, this rod works well in light saltwater conditions, as well. If you're after really big salmon, this is a pretty fair drift rod, with more than enough backbone for shoreline fishing. But it really shines back-trolling large plugs like Kwikfish or Wiggle Warts.

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GL2 NEPTUNE

13 12-25 1/2-5 Ex-Fast Mag-Heavy $235.00

GL2 MERLOT 13 12-25 1/2-5 Ex-Fast Mag-Heavy $235.00



HSR1025C    Length: 8'6"    Power: 5    Pieces: 2 Casting
Our magnum-power plug rod, designed specifically for Alaska. More than enough backbone to handle the biggest salmon you can find. Use it for either back-trolling, drift-fishing or back bouncing. There's enough power here to fish for Ling Cod, halibut or other oversized bottom fish as well.

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GL2 NEPTUNE 13 15-30 1-6 Ex-Fast Mag-Heavy $245.00

GL2 MERLOT 13 15-30 1-6 Ex-Fast Mag-Heavy $245.00



HSR9000-2S    Length: 7'6"    Power: 00    Pieces: 2 Spinning
Available exclusively in IMX graphite, this rod was developed for light steelhead duty on smaller rivers, where many anglers prefer the convenience of a two-piece rod. Just like its one-piece counterpart, this rod is extremely versatile, surprisingly powerful and super sensitive.

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IMX

22 6-12 1/4-1/2 Ex-Fast Mag-Light $295.00



HSR9000C    Length: 7'6"    Power: 00    Pieces: 1 Casting
This rod was originally designed to back-troll small lures for steelhead or silver salmon. It has sufficient power to handle fish up to 30 pounds in trolling situations, or up to 20 pounds in river drifting situations. Extremely versatile, the 9000C is surprisingly powerful. Northwest anglers have found it to be a great small stream drift rod for spooky summer-run steelhead. And in areas where chinook salmon can be found in quiet holding water, this rod is tough enough to handle kings up to 30lbs.

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GL3

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6-12
1/4-1/2
Ex-Fast
Mag-Light
$240.00

*Subject to additional $6.00 shipping charge.


HSR9000S    Length: 7'6"    Power: 00    Pieces: 1 Spinning
Like its casting cousin, this rod was originally designed to back-troll small lures for steelhead or silver salmon. But because of its extra-fast design, light tip, and powerful butt, it has quickly emerged as the rod of choice for serious walleye anglers fishing spinner/worm rigs. Saltwater flats fishermen also like the light tip for casting soft plastics, jigs or bait to cruising redfish and specks.

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GLX

22 6-12 1/4 -1/2 Ex-Fast Mag-Light $395.00

IMX 22 6-12 1/4-1/2 Ex-Fast Mag-Light $265.00

GL3 96 6-12 1/4-1/2 Ex-Fast Mag-Light $225.00

GL2 NEPTUNE 24 6-12 1/4-1/2 Ex-Fast Mag-Light $160.00

GL2 MERLOT 24 6-12 1/4-1/2 Ex-Fast Mag-Light $160.00



HSR930C    Length: 7'9"    Power: 0    Pieces: 1 Casting
An excellent one-piece plug rod for salmon and steelhead, this is also a terrific rod for drifting small baits for summer steelhead and fall silvers. It has a magnum-power butt and quick, light tip that deliver fast, accurate casts and good fish-fighting ability-whether you're in a boat or on the bank.

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GL3 12 8-15 1/4-5/8 Ex-Fast Mag-Medium $255.00

*Subject to additional $6.00 shipping charge.


HSR930S    Length: 7'9"    Power: 0    Pieces: 1    Spinning
Here's a really good 12-pound test rod for almost any spin situation. Long enough for extended casts, but never cumbersome, the 930 makes an exceptional medium range rod for steelhead and smaller salmon species. A perfect spinner rod for small rivers, it delivers fast, accurate casts and handles surprsingly large fish.

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GL3

99 8-15 1/4-5/8 Ex-Fast Mag-Med $255.00

*Subject to additional $6.00 shipping charge.


HSR932C    Length: 7'9    Power: 2    Pieces: 1 Casting
We designed this extremely fast-action rod specifically to fish in-line spinners for the big Chinook salmon in Tillamook Bay, Oregon. These fish run in excess of 60 to 70 pounds, so you need a rod with extra stiffness and power in the butt-section to move them toward the boat. The 932 features a fairly light tip (in comparison to the rest of the rod) that allows the angler to watch the action of the lure while trolling, or, as in the case of some of the Northwest coastal rivers, back-trolling.

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GL2 NEPTUNE

14 12-25 1/2-5 Ex-Fast Mag-Heavy $210.00

GL2 MERLOT 14 12-25 1/2-5 Ex-Fast Mag-Heavy $210.00



HSR981C    Length: 8'2"    Power: 1    Pieces: 1 Casting
The original G.Loomis plug rod, designed to fish Hot Shots, Wiggle Warts and other deep-diving salmon and steelhead lures. Built with a really fast taper and a magnum-power butt, this rod works well for light-duty backbouncing as well. It casts lures of up to a couple of ounces, no problem, and will handle up to 4 ounces in a trolling/mooching situation.

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GL3 13 10-20 3/8-4 Ex-Fast Mag-Medium $270.00

*Subject to additional $6.00 shipping charge.


HSR983C    Length: 8'2"    Power: 3    Pieces: 1 Casting
This is our "mega" plug rod, designed to fish deep-diving salmon and steelhead lures, but specifically developed for Alaska, where you need larger plugs and more lead to be effective. It has a fast taper with a magnum butt. Because it's so powerful, it works well for backbouncing bait anywhere.

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GL2 NEPTUNE 14 14-30 5/8-6 Ex-Fast Mag-Heavy $225.00

GL2 MERLOT 14 14-30 5/8-6 Ex-Fast Mag-Heavy $225.00




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