IMX Pro Umbrella
Dedicated single-model casting rod for umbrella rig presentations made for bass.
The IMX-PRO Umbrella is a single-model series built specifically for fishing umbrella rigs (Alabama rigs) in freshwater. It fits bass anglers who throw multi-wire frame rigs tipped with swimbaits, a technique that demands a rod capable of loading under sustained resistance while still telegraphing strikes. The intended angler is a tournament or serious recreational bass fisherman who has dedicated tackle for this technique.
The blank uses G. Loomis multi-taper technology, building up to 15% lighter and stronger than prior IMX blanks while maintaining the stiffness needed to move heavy rig assemblies. Fuji K-frame guides are tangle-free, an important detail on a rod that regularly has multiple leaders whipping around the guides during the cast. The subtly tapered rear grip provides split-grip feel in a full-grip format, and the blank is handcrafted in Woodland, Washington.
The lineup is a single rod: the IMX-PRO 915C UBR, a 7'7" one-piece casting rod rated Heavy power with Fast action, line 40–65 lb (braid), lure 2–6 oz. The single-SKU format reflects how specialized umbrella-rig fishing is; no power or length variants are offered.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 1 model, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 1 casting
- Length
- 7'7" 2.30 m
- Power
- H
- Action
- F
- Line
- 40–65 lb
- Lure
- 2–6 oz 56–170 g
- List price
- $390
- Released
- 2019
Rods in this series
1 model| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMX-PRO 915C UBR | 7'7" | H | Buy from G. Loomis |
Model notes
All 1 models7'7" length provides leverage to cast heavy multi-wire assemblies while the Heavy/Fast combination loads enough to feel strikes through the weight of the rig. Braid-only line rating (40–65 lb) reflects the near-universal use of braided main line with this technique.