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FS: Gloomis Asquith 15’ 10wt

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I already know I am going to regret this. But trying to find a trolling motor for the sled.
Up for sale is a Gloomis Asquith 15’ 10#. The single best rod I have ever casted in the 15’ range and is edged out overall by my 17ft greased liner and b&w 16’6” 9-10

This is a used rod, with a little bit of debris rash where the butt section/middle section ferrules come together.
The tube does it’s job with minor scuffs to show for it.
The rod sock has one hole in it where the second section sits. Believe it or not it was shipped to me this way.

Now that I have the ugly stuff out of the way let me sing it’s praises.
Unbelievably light. I balance this rod out with a 4” bougle.
This rod does not buckle. With some rods when loading they reach a buckle point, where the mass/speed overcomes the rod during d loop formation or forward cast. Causing unwanted deflection and unpredictable behavior. Not an issue with this rod as it will always remain predictable in normal situations.

Cork quality is amazing (especially for loomis). Looks to be 1/4 inch Flor grade.

There is not a spine in this rod. Unless you count the small section of overlap under the spiral x.
I can cast this rod upside down and it always acts the same. Some of my other rods, the spine is so prominent, I have to cast them with the reel in the same position every time or the cast has unwanted deflection or is overloaded. (You can see the spiral x fibers in the picture)

I could not believe that this rod could handle an actual 10wt line because of how light it is. For reference I use a gaelforce 63’/wa55 9/10/ as well as ff 9/10 and gaelforce eemt #10

It’s a faster action rod with feel in the butt section. But you still have time to act by time the loading of the rod reaches your top hand.
Everyone who has cast this rod loves it.

You do not see these around and I am the only person I know with the 15’ #10.


Expeditor service has not been used. For those unfamiliar; if you break your rod, you pay 250$ to have a rod next day air shipped. The single best warranty for a rod I have ever seen, and the main reason why I moved to Gloomis products.

Price: 600
Now 560
Buyer pays shipping and PayPal fees.
 

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