GLX 23 Fpr Casting
Premium US-made GLX flip-and-pitch casting rods for heavy-cover bass, H/XH power, 17–25 lb line
- Models
- 3
- Length
- 7.4'–7.9'
- Price
- $575
- Type
- Casting
The GLX 23 FPR is G. Loomis's premium flip-and-pitch rod series within the 2023 GLX Bass lineup, built for heavy-cover bass fishing, matted vegetation punching, dock flipping, and pitching dense structure with weighted soft plastics, heavy jigs, and punch rigs. The H and XH power ratings and heavy line ratings (17–25 lb and 20–25 lb) position this firmly in the power-fishing bracket. Blanks use G. Loomis's proprietary high-modulus graphite and advanced resin blend, built on rolled stepped mandrels with micro-tapers at high-stress zones, a construction specifically engineered to balance blank stiffness with impact durability under the repetitive loading of power pitching and punching.
The Fuji K SiC tangle-free guide train handles heavy braid. Premium cork handle with custom CI4+ reel seat provides direct blank contact and weight savings. Hand-built in Woodland, Washington. Warranty details standard for G. Loomis. Three models: two at 7'5" (GLX 894C FPR at H, GLX 895C FPR at XH) and one at 7'11" (GLX 954C FPR at H). The 7'5" pair covers the core flipping/pitching range with H for most applications and XH for the heaviest punch rigs.
The 7'11" H extends reach for longer pitches or when fishing from elevated positions. The longer model shares H power with the 894C, the 7'11" trades some responsiveness for reach.
Deeper Dive
A closer look at notable models.
Only XH model in the series, designed for heaviest punch rigs and the densest matted vegetation. Line floor is 20 lb, lure ceiling 1.25 oz. The step from H is meaningful; reserve this for dedicated punching, not general flipping.
Longest in the series at 7'11". H power matching the 894C but with extra reach for longer pitches, elevated bank fishing, or working far edges of docks. Increased leverage on hooksets at distance.
Rods in this series
| Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLX 894C FPR | 7'5" | H | $575 |
| GLX 895C FPR | 7'5" | XH | $575 |
| GLX 954C FPR | 7'11" | H | $575 |