IMX Pro Steelhead Spinning
Premium Pacific Northwest steelhead spinning series tuned for drift, float, jig, and spoon presentations
The IMX-PRO Steelhead Spinning is a premium river steelhead series hand-rolled in Woodland, Washington, tuned in collaboration with professional steelhead guides for drift fishing, float presentations, jig-and-bobber, and spoon/spinner work on large Pacific Northwest rivers. At $445–$455 it sits in the mid-upper tier of the G. Loomis lineup, below NRX+ but above GCX. The intended angler has technique-specific needs and fishes steelhead seriously enough to justify a rod at this price point.
Blanks feature G. Loomis's proprietary Multi-Taper Design, material placed strategically at stress points, delivering a blank balanced between light feel and structural integrity. Fuji Alconite guides and Fuji reel seat are standard. All models are two-piece with cork/foam handle. The series covers spinning presentations only (no float or casting variants in this sub-series); actions range from Moderate (for mending-heavy float work) to Moderate Fast (for jigs and spoons) to one Fast model for heavy sink-tip presentations.
Seven models across 7'10" to 9'9", spanning L to H power. The 7'10" M XF (942S) is the shortest and likely a summer/low-water jig model; the three 9'9" models (ML/MH/H) cover the full range of winter run conditions from delicate finesse (ML MF, 6-12lb) to heavy nymphing and spawn sacks (H MF, 10-20lb). The 9'3" L Moderate is the lightest-touch float/drift option. No model goes below 6lb or above 20lb line.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 7 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 7 spinning
- Length
- 7'10"–9'9" 2.40–3.00 m
- Power
- L–H 5 classes
- Action
- XF–M
- Line
- 6–20 lb
- Lure
- 1/4–1 1/2 oz 7–42.5 g
- List price
- $244.55–$455
- Released
- 2022
Rods in this series
7 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMX-PRO 942S STR | 7'10" | M | Buy from G. Loomis | |
| IMX-PRO 1023-2S STR | 8'6" | MH | Buy from G. Loomis | |
| IMX-PRO 1110-2S STR | 9'3" | L | Buy from G. Loomis | |
| IMX-PRO 1113-2S STR | 9'3" | MH | Buy from G. Loomis | |
| IMX-PRO 1171-2S STR | 9'9" | ML | Buy from G. Loomis | |
| IMX-PRO 1173-2S STR | 9'9" | MH | Buy from G. Loomis | |
| IMX-PRO 1174-2S STR | 9'9" | H | Buy from G. Loomis |
Model notes
3 of 7 modelsShortest rod in the series with the fastest action (XF). Best suited to summer/low-water steelhead where short-line jig work or tight river conditions limit casting arc. The XF tip provides direct feedback for subtle strikes in clear, slow water.
The only L-power, Moderate-action model. Designed for float/bobber presentations and finesse drift fishing where the softer tip loads against a bobber stop and telegraphs strikes delicately. Light line (6-10lb) limits it to clear, pressured water.
Heaviest model at H power, 10-20lb, and 3/8-1 1/2oz. Built for big-river winter runs where heavy corky/yarn rigs, weighted jigs, or large spoons in fast current demand backbone. Also functional for large coho and Chinook on spinning gear.