[Undertaker]

Anyone have any spy photos of these babies yet? Looking forward to seeing them.

Found a little info... Apparently, the spools of each series (FW, LW, HD) all fit the same frame within each line-up. All FW spools fit the FW frame, and so on. No crossing up frames and spools though, ie. LW spools won't fit the HD frame. Lessens the need to buy different reels for all your rods; just grab an extra spool in a different size. Pretty sweet!

Also, there will be a lower cost alternative being the ALW. It's an aluminum version of the CLW.

 

[Whistler]

I saw a new reel this weekend. It was the LTS(Loop team Syrstad) and looked like a cross between the Evotec LW and FW. A VERY nice reel at a decent price. I would expect to see the other new reels in the very near future.

 

[Undertaker]

Thanks Brian. You in the shop? Been meaning to call...

 

[Whistler]

After 12 today-i look forward to speaking with you.

 

[Dana]

I should have some of the new reels in a few weeks and I'll post some images once I have them. Also keep an eye on LOOP's web site for more info.

 

[Undertaker]

Just found some pricing info on the new reels on another site, and they are in line with Danielsson's. It was on a non-sponsor site, so Google "new loop reels" and it should come up at the top.

 

[Dana]

Pricing

Here's the pricing info on the new LOOP reels:

LOOP HD

LOOP HD 9thirteen (left or right retrieve): $425 USD
LOOP HD 8ten (left or right retrieve): $425 USD
LOOP HD Spools: $150 USD

LOOP Lightweight

LOOP LW 7nine (left or right retrieve): $380 USD
LOOP LW 6eight (left or right retrieve): $380 USD
LOOP LW Spools: $145 USD

LOOP Featherweight

LOOP FW 5seven (left or right retrieve): $340 USD
LOOP FW 4six (left or right retrieve): $340 USD
LOOP FW 3five (left or right retrieve): $340 USD
LOOP FW Spools: $140 USD

LOOP Evotec Composite Lightweight

LOOP CLW 8twelve (left or right retrieve): $150 USD (spool $50)
LOOP CLW 5eight (left or right retrieve): $125 USD (spool $40)
LOOP CLW CLEAR 5eight: $195 USD (spool $70)
LOOP CLW 2six (left or right retrieve): $115 USD (spool $40)
LOOP CLW CLEAR 2six: $195 USD (spool $70)

 

[silver61]

While pricing of the Loop HD models is in line with Danielsson, LW and FW are about $ 100 more expensive.
I don't see largest LW 8-12 and HD 11-14 in the new Loop Evotec line.
I am also curious about Loop Evotec drag package. I suspect it is fully sealed, but the question is Loop allowed to copy the Danielsson unique drag design? I doubt!

Dana, do you have more info about the drag package in the new Loop Evotec reels?
It would be nice to see the picture and description of the new Lop drag.

Thanks

Robert

 

[Dana]

Robert,

I'll post more information as soon as it becomes available.