The Loomis Shorestalker series are some of the best fly rods to have in your hand when fly fishing close to structure. Casting large poppers and streamers to smallmouth, peackcok bass, snook, and redfish that are sat tight upgainst the bank is what the fly rod is designed for, and it does the job.
The G Loomis Shorestalker is a fly rod that was made for one thing, making short accurate casts with heavy flies and minimal effort. It’s a go-to fly rod for chasing anything that lives near structure, whether that’s snook in the mangroves or smallmouth bass lurking next to cover.
But, does it do what it says on the tin? Join me as we take a deep look in our G Loomis Shorestalker fly rod review.
The G Loomis Shorestalker Fly Rods
Specs
| Line Weight: 9 | Length: 8ft |
| Action: Fast | Handle: – |
| Rod Weight: – | Rod Tube: – |
| Color: – | Sections: 4 |
| Warranty: Register within 30 days of purchasing | Country Of Manufacture: USA |
Overall Score
Pros
- Pinpoint accuracy at up to 60 feet
- Amazing power and strength to handle big fish and stop them from getting into snags
- Casts big flies easily with minimal effort in one false cast
- Great for fishing from a boat
- Superior Gloomis build quality
- Loads quickly and easily with tight loops for low shots
- Super affordable for a Loomis
- Comfortable cork handle and fighting butt
Cons
- Doesn’t hit long casting distances over 60 ft
- Made for one type of fly fishing
The shorter length range of these fly rods, 8-8ft 8 inches is designed to give you the line loops you need to get a fly inches from a snag, hitting up to 60 ft of line with just one false cast. When you pick up the Shorestalker, you really can feel the power inside it and to make use of it requires very little energy.
Once hooked up to a bass or other species, the shorter length and great build of the fly rod puts you in charge of the fight. No matter the size of the fish, the Shorestalker series is strong enough to get them away from snags. Plus there is a fighting butt to make the battle way more comfy.
The series comes in a range of weights from a 5 weight to a 9 weight, so you can pick the right model for anything from small bass to big old bull reds in the marsh.
To top it all off, these Shorstalker series come at a very affordable price, especially when considering it’s a G Loomis.