G.Loomis

[Tuna_Pie]

i gust got a G.Loomis IMX fly rod and was woundering if this rods strong enough for longtails or mac tuna because i have no idea on what weight it is :-/

any 1 hear anything about thiis rod

regards Tuna pie

[matuka]

Tuna Pie

The IMX series of rods date back to the early 1990s. Some people would claim they were the best series of fly rods that Loomis ever made.

They were so popular that Loomis released them again about three years ago but only as blanks.

I'm a bit intrigued about how you know the rod is a Loomis IMX but don't know its weight. All the IMX rods I have seen show that information on their decals (sticky label just above the cork). Even if someone built it from a blank (as opposed to buying it as a factory built rod) they would still have received a decal as part of the purchase.

There are ways of working out what weight of line the rod is best suited to casting but first of all are you sure it isn't marked on the rod?

Matuka

[Tuna_Pie]

my grandfather gave it to me as a present couple of weeks ago. It looks like a brand new rod like the cork still has plastic wrap on it and its so shiny. He i guess i should of looked harder it says line weight 8 on it :P

thanx for ya help

[Peter_J]

Tuna-Pie,

This rod isn't at all suitable for Tuna and I think you should sell it straight away to buy something more suitable :D :D

Can I make the first offer :o :o [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]

PJ

[drb]

An 8 weight is fine for mac tuna but 10kgs of raging longtail will have you hanging on for ever :) Good fun but does cause the fish a lot of stress and increases the death rate.

I think most of the experienced tuna guys would suggest a 10 to 12 wt.....

[Tuna_Pie]

thanks for your help guys :D now can any 1 tell me a good reel and a few good flies i should get for mack tuna

[bing]

The "Nautilus" and Large Arbour" model reels from Old Florida are well worth considering.


Chris.
Fly World.

[mackmauler]

Tuna Pie,

At 13 you would be a very young member of the tunny club ::) dont rush into this... enjoy your sanity while you have it and leave the dark side to silly old men who have been corrupted :o ;D as i dial up the spinfisher drag may the force be with you punter.

[Zeeke]

*scratches beard* geez Rob, don give the kid a scaring like that, you might scare him into using.. *swallows hard* BAIT!!!!! :-X that stuff is bloody evil, i swear, by the end of our trip, u'll be hooked on plastics when it comes to creek fishin..


Tim

[Duncs]

Hi Tuna Pie

An 8wt is a perfect allrounder in eastern Australia for anything from bream and bass to mac tunas and spotties. As DazB says, its a bit light for longtails, but if youve got plenty of time on your hands and want to keep one for the table, then go for it. Just look up some recipies for sashimi, tuna steaks, tuna pie, tuna salad... 10kg of longtail goes a long way.

As for reels and line, Im guessing you're on a tight budget. Okuma Airframe Graphite reels go for around $70, the Gillies Guide 7-9wt alloy reel for just over $100. Flylines cost upwards of $100 for a quality one and 150 yards of braid backing for about $40.
Popular flies for pelagics include surf candies, clouser minnows and polarfibre minnows.

One of the most important things is to get a couple of casting lessons when you start off. It makes a huge difference to how long the initial learning period takes, and consequently how quickly you can be getting stuck into fish instead of just learning to cast.

Hope this helps

Cheers

Duncan

[Tuna_Pie]

Hi Tuna Pie

An 8wt is a perfect allrounder in eastern Australia for anything from bream and bass to mac tunas and spotties. As DazB says, its a bit light for longtails, but if youve got plenty of time on your hands and want to keep one for the table, then go for it. Just look up some recipies for sashimi, tuna steaks, tuna pie, tuna salad... 10kg of longtail goes a long way.

As for reels and line, Im guessing you're on a tight budget.
Okuma Airframe Graphite reels go for around $70, the Gillies Guide 7-9wt alloy reel for just over $100. Flylines cost upwards of $100 for a quality one and 150 yards of braid backing for about $40.
Popular flies for pelagics include surf candies, clouser minnows and polarfibre minnows.

One of the most important things is to get a couple of casting lessons when you start off. It makes a huge difference to how long the initial learning period takes, and consequently how quickly you can be getting stuck into fish instead of just learning to cast.

Hope this helps

Cheers

Duncan

Thanks for your help i took your advice and got the gillies fly reel and some fly line from tackle power and a nice fly for bream.

im going out this weekend try n get some bream on fly ;D

[2Bob]

:-/I have a unused IMX 10/11 Mega I haven't got around to selling yet. Any (good) offers.

[2Bob]

:-/I have an unused IMX 10/11 Mega I haven't got around to selling yet. Any (good) offers.
Bob

[Flyseyes]

What sort of cash are you after for the IMX 10/11, How does it cast. Cheers Flyeseyes