I am searching for a 5wt G. Loomis GL3 rod - mine was destroyed recently in a Car accident. Your help is appreciated. The original rod was intrumental in helping me deal with PTSD/Depression. Sure would like to replace it.
Are you original owner? G.Loomis might replace it or make you a good offer on a new rod, which you could turn and sell while your search for the GL3 continues. ???
Those were/are a nice underrated rod (MHO). They are tough to find in the 5 weight. Did you have a 2-4 piece?
On the hunt on your behalf. Hopefully something will show up. Are you open to a 2 pc or do you want an exact replacement? Understand if you'd like the exact replacement. Will help on the search.
Update - Sent you a PM on exactly what you're looking for and it appears to be in nice shape with minimal use.
Doc,
I would take Porter's advice and reach out to Loomis to see if they can help you with a replacement rod. They had stopped making four pcs back when I broke mine years ago but they were still making two pc models.
There is a two pc, 9' 5wt GL3 for sale rated in excellent condition on tradenstuff.com
G Loomis will have two options for you. Pay $75 for expedited service. Which for the GL3 would include a brand new pro4x as a replacement to your GL3. Your admitting the damage was caused by a out side source not related to a rod defect.
Or, pay $100 to have your rod inspected and damage determination made at the factory, the GL3 will be replaced with a Pro4x, but cost more in the long run.
Also, the expedited service gets a rod mailed to you in days. Repair inspection will take much longer, net result being the same at a greater cost.
I have a 2-piece IM6 9'/5wt NOS Loomis. It came from a Canadian Guide Service, and has their name on the blank. Don't know how it compares to your GL3 but if you are interested, PM me.
I have a 2-piece IM6 9'/5wt NOS Loomis. It came from a Canadian Guide Service, and has their name on the blank. Don't know how it compares to your GL3 but if you are interested, PM me.
Rob Allen (member here) has built and replaced individual sections for a couple different people. Steve Godshall (Oregon Speywerks) offered to do the same for a friend of mine when the tip section of his Loomis IMX 9' 3wt broke.
Just a thought..
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