Salmon Series Casting
Heavy Pacific salmon casting rod for mooching, drift fishing, and river plug work
- Models
- 1
- Length
- 8.5'
- Price
- $325
- Type
- Casting
The G. Loomis Salmon Series Casting is a single-model heavy-duty rod designed for Pacific salmon fishing techniques including ocean mooching, river drift fishing, back-bouncing, and plug fishing. It fits anglers who need a rod with a sensitive, relatively fast tip for detecting subtle current-drift takes and a powerful butt section for moving large fish out of heavy water or boat structure.
The lure weight rating in the spec sheet reflects trolling and mooching sinker weights. The blank uses GL2 composite construction, G. Loomis's mid-grade graphite composite that balances sensitivity, strength, and durability for Pacific salmon conditions. The butt section is described as surprisingly light given the Magnum Heavy power rating, with the rod designed to turn fish that have run into swift current or toward snags.
Tip sensitivity allows detection of the subtle take that makes river salmon fishing technically demanding. One casting model is listed: 8'6", Heavy power, Moderate action, rated for 10–25 lb line and 1/2–1-1/2 oz (trolling/mooching weight; effective casting weight is approximately 2–3 oz). The series also includes spinning variants under a separate listing.
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A closer look at notable models.
The lure weight specification reflects mooching/trolling sinker loads instead of casting weight, effective casting range from boat or bank is approximately 2–3 oz. The 8'6" length and Moderate action provide the lever needed for long drifts and the cushion to absorb a salmon's run without pulling hooks. Butt power is substantial for a rod of its weight.
Rods in this series
| Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAR 1024 S | 8'6" | H | $325 |