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Smallmouth BRONZEBACK
When it comes to bass anglers, there are numerous levels of FANATICISM. When it comes to smallmouth bass anglers, they're all fanatics! We know, because we've spent the last few years picking their brains, casting their plugs, dragging their favorite tube baits across rocky lake bottoms, even a few parking lots. We've fished prototype rods on some of the hottest lakes in the country, held developmental meetings where it was five below zero outside and talked smallmouth with literally HUNDREDS of anglers. From Minnesota to Maine, Michigan to Tennessee and Alabama to the Columbia River country of the Pacific Northwest. One thing remains true... those "brown bass" are harder to find, HARDER to figure out, harder to fool and harder to catch than any bass that swims. They'll test your temper, your patience and your tackle to the very limit. They're DISTINCTIVE fish, both in their appearance and in their habits. Their beautiful vertical stripes in bronze and olive green highlight the tan to pale green background on their slab sides, but it's the red eyes that gives them away. Their tail is larger than all other bass of comparable size, giving them unbelievable speed and STRENGTH. They can get to your bait in a heartbeat and when you hook one, they pull so hard you'll imagine they're twice their actual size. It's always fun to hear an angler describe the fish as they bring them in, only to have a spunky 15-incher pop to the top. You're never disappointed, just AMAZED that the "four pounds" of fight you just enjoyed came from a two-pounder. They're extremely aggressive, especially when shallow during the spawn, but they prefer deeper, cleaner water than their largemouth cousins. Given the choice, they'll choose current over still water most of the time. You won't find a more FINICKY fish! It takes some subtle techniques and special gear to trick them consistently... that's exactly why we developed the "BRONZEBACK SERIES" rods. They're for special anglers to catch a special fish. They feature our legendary high-density, super sensitive graphite blanks, a definite ADVANTAGE when the bite is light, which is most of the time. It's an advantage only G.Loomis anglers can enjoy and appreciate. Smallmouth have a tendency to nip and pick at lures, but sometimes the strike can be ferocious. As the fish move deeper towards their summer haunts, the bite becomes more difficult to detect. That's why we've designed "Bronzeback" rods with quick, responsive tips, providing anglers with EXCEPTIONAL sensitivity, while the mid and lower sections are dynamically powerful, giving you total control fighting the fish, whether you're on the bank or in a boat. The casting rods feature "MAG-TOUCH" blank-thru-handle construction, giving you more control and feel; while the spinning rods have our special reversed reel seat with a short fore-cork, so you can put your finger on the blank if you're so inclined. It puts your reel in a more forward position for better balance and casting accuracy. There are 15 different models, covering a VARIETY of fishing techniques, so whether you drag lizards, tube baits, grubs or jigs; toss crankbaits, jerkbaits and spinnerbaits, or just love the challenge of catching a huge brown bass on spider-thin monofilament, we've got you covered. We think you'll be pleasantly surprised. We totally understand you're FANATICAL about smallmouth fishing... so are we!
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SMR1140S-FF Length: 9'6" Power: 0 Pieces: 2 Spinning
Fishing the "float & fly" is a very specialized technique for catching suspended smallies along deep-water ledges and cliffs. It takes a long, relatively light rod to handle the line and float. The light tip is designed to protect whisper-thin monofilament and cast really small hair jigs, the secret to this finesse approach. The extra length allows a positive hook-set with a long sweep of the rod.
Handle: 82
Line Weight: 4-8
Lure Weight 1/32 - 1/4
Action: Moderate
Power: Light
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SMR702C-TW Length: 5'10" Power: 2 Pieces: 1 Casting
Here's a very technical rod designed exclusively for fishing topwater baits. It has a soft, yet responsive tip that allows you to impart just the right action. It's short enough to work the bait with rod tip down near the water where it's more effective, but it's long enough to give you plenty of casting range. It has a surprisingly powerful butt section for maximum fish-fighting control.
Handle: 1
Line Weight: 10-17
Lure Weight: 1/4 - 3/4
Action: Fast
Power: Med-Heavy
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SMR750S-SP Length: 6'3" Power: 0 Pieces: 1 Spinning
A great little rod for fishing shallow rivers and streams from boat or bank. It's designed to cast small, light lures for finicky, spooky bronzebacks. When you need to go to ultra-thin mono, it has a light enough tip to protect the line, but responsive enough to feel even the lightest strike. There's still plenty of backbone to handle surprises!
Handle: 202
Line Weight: 4-8
Lure Weight: 1/32- 1/4
Action: ex-fast
Power: Mag-light
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SMR751S-SP Length: 6'3" Power: 1 Pieces: 1 Spinning
When the conditions demand light jigs and wacky presentations, especially in water less than 15 feet deep, this is a great choice. 6 to 8-pound mono with 1/8 ounce leadheads are the perfect match on this rod. It's also a good choice for small jerkbaits and topwater. If the fish are big, but want small baits, you'll like the way this rod performs.
Handle: 81
Line Weight: 6-10
Lure weight: 1/4 - 5/16
Action: Fast
Power: light
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SMR752S-SP Length: 6'3" Power: 2 Pieces: 1 Spinning
An extremely responsive tube, grub and light jig rod! A great choice for short to medium casts and moderate depths where you're fishing 1/8, 5/16 and 1/4 ounce baits. Prefer a spinning rod for small spinnerbaits? ...the perfect option. When the fish are on those classic gravel points in 12 to 18 feet of water, it's subtle power really makes a difference.
Handle: 81
Line Weight: 8-12
Lure Weight: 1/8 - 3/8
Action: Fast
Power: Medium
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SMR753C-JB Length: 6'3" Power: 3 Pieces: 1 Casting
When the water is cold and the fish are sluggish, deadsticking suspending jerkbaits or slow-twitching bright, flashy minnow-baits can be very effective, and this is the rod designed specifically for that technique. It has a soft subtle action that allows you to work the bait properly, yet still has plenty of power to move a big fish your way.
Handle: 2
Line Weight: 8-14
Lure Weight: 1/4 - 5/8
Action: Mod-Fast
Power: Medium
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SMR753S-SP Length: 6'3" Power: 3 Pieces: 1 Spinning
A short, powerful rod for moving big fish in and around cover. It's especially useful for vertical presentations and jigging spoons. When you need 10, 12 or even 14-pound line for big fish in deep-water situations, it's a perfect choice. A good rod for jighead/worm rigs, spider jigs, large grubs and regular jig & pork combos.
Handle: 81
Line Weight: 10-17
Lure Weight: 1/4 - 3/4
Action: fast
Power: Med-Heavy
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SMR811S-SP Length: 6'9" Power: 1 Pieces: 1 Spinning
Designed for slightly deeper water and longer casts. The lighter tip telegraphs the most subtle strike... a good tube rod for moderate depths and a good split shot rod when you want to drag small, finesse baits like lizards, reapers and brushhogs. A nice rod for 6 or 8-pound line, especially where you need lightweight leadheads for a little slower sink rate to keep the bait in the zone a little longer.
Handle: 82
Line Weight: 6-10
Lure Weight: 1/4 - 5/16
Action: Fast
Power: Light
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SMR812C-JB Length: 6'9" Power: 2 Pieces: 1 Casting
A lighter, more finesse-oriented jerkbait rod designed with a little extra length for longer casts and smaller baits. The longer rod also helps protect lighter line when you're fishing extremely clear water, but don't let that light tip fool you. It will handle a surprising range of baits and give you total control even with the largest smallies.
Handle: 2
Line Weight: 6-12
Lure Weight: 1/4 - 1/2
Action: Mod-fast
Power: Med-light
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SMR813C-SP Length: 6'9" Power: 3 Pieces: 1 Casting
A very responsive casting rod for fishing jigs, soft plastic jerkbaits and Senkos. It has a medium power tip and powerful butt section, a positive feature for fishing heavier line in current and off-colored water. It's a great rod for fishing in and around brush, large boulders and other heavy cover
Handle: 2
Line Weight: 10-17
Lure Weight: 1/4 - 3/4
Action: Fast
Power: med-heave
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No longer will these light biters have a place to hide. Great for detecting cover, even when there isn't any, or very little. The GLX material in this rod allows you to feel every little blade of grass they're likely to seek cover behind. The extreme light weight will give you the ability to fish with a light touch all day.
Length: 6'10"
Pieces: 1
Line Weight: 6-12
Lure Weight: 1/8 - 3/8
Action: Fast
Power: Medium
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SMR814C-CB Length: 6'9" Power: 4 Pieces: 1 Casting
A wonderfully balanced crankbait rod designed to fish a broad range of lures and lines. The G.Loomis advantage gives you the lightweight sensitivity required to feel the bait as well as the bite, with all the soft subtle action required to bring a crankbait to life. It's a very powerful rod despite the softer flex, and the way it handles big fish will surprise you.
Handle: 2
Line Weight: 10-20
Lure Weight: 3/8 - 1
Action: Mod-Fast
Power: Med-heavy
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SMR822C-SB Length: 6'10" Power: 2 Pieces: 1 Casting
When the water temperature hits the mid-fifties and the smallmouth start defending potential spawning territories, spinnerbaits really come into their own. This is a perfect presentation rod for clear water where you need smaller, more subtle baits. It's balanced perfectly for 1/4 to 3/8 ounce baits, with plenty of backbone to handle large fish.
Handle: 2
Line Weight: 10-17
Lure Weight: 3/8 - 5/8
Action: Ex-Fast
Power: Medium
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SMR823C-SB Length: 6'10" Power: 3 Pieces: 1 Casting
Slow-rolling an oversized spinnerbait can bring vicious strikes from obese smallmouth, especially in the South where gargantuan bronzebacks cruise the likes of Wheeler Dam or Pickwick. There are plenty of other places where stained water or heavy current or both warrant the use of heavier line and large baits. Need more power? This is the rod
Handle: 2
Line Weight: 12-20
Lure Weight: 1/2 - 3/4
Action: Ex-Fast
Power: Med-Heavy
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SMR882S-SP Length: 7'4" Power: 2 Pieces: 1 Spinning
A lot of extra energy (hook-setting power) is developed when you swing this rod because of its extreme length. It has a powerful butt and medium tip for fighting large smallies on moderately light line (8,10 & 12 pound test). But where this rod really shines is the gin clear lakes where you need to make extra long casts so you don't get too close to those pre-spawn cruisers on the flats.
Handle: 82
Line Weight: 8-12
Lure Weight: 1/8 - 3/8
Action: Fast
Power: Medium
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SMR913S-SP Length: 7'7" Power: 3 Pieces: 1 Spinning
A dynamic, big-water rod designed specifically for the Great Lakes and those open water humps and ridges where the big bronzebacks live. An excellent choice for dragging tube baits and light-duty "Carolina rigs." It will handle 3/8, 1/2-ounce and heavier leadheads, a definite advantage in the wind where maintaining "contact" with your bait and the bottom is paramount to success.
Handle: 82
Line Weight: 10-17
Lure Weight: 1/4 - 3/4
Action: Fast
Power: Med-Heavy
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