Center pin rods & reels are not a new concept or technique, but they are new to today’s angler. The theory behind the technique is a drag-free drift, whether you’re fishing bait on the bottom or suspending bait or jigs beneath a float. The reels, extremely smooth single-action models, resemble fly reels and have clicker drag systems to help prevent free-spooling. They have rimmed spools so the anglers can apply the necessary drag by palming the spool. The technique requires a long, light, responsive rod. The older versions were tip-heavy and that made them tiresome to fish. You would spend your entire day trying to keep that tip in a positive, upright position, all the while trying to concentrate on the bite, while battling that tip-heavy, uncomfortable feeling. That’s where G.Loomis and GLX come into play. We not only can make them longer, more responsive and dynamically lighter, but we’ve shifted the weight towards the butt-section of the rod . We use a blend of composite and species cork in the handle to help maintain a delicate balance at the angler’s end of the rod and split rings so you can position your reel where you want it. Add to that Recoil (nickel-titanium) guides that are about half the weight of standard guides and these rods create a pronounced Wow!! It’s what we do and what you’ve come to expect!”KEY FEATURESMid-modulus constructionFiber Blend technology utilizes a marriage of diverse blank materials to obtain performance and price pointMulti-Taper Design reinforces potential stress points within the blank while reducing unnecessary graphite materialUnsurpassed strength and durabilityTechnique specific rodsHandcrafted in Woodland, WashingtonMODELS AVAILABLECENTER PIN Product VariantsSKUMODELLENGTHPOWERACTIONPIECESLINE (LB)LURE (OZ)HANDLE11659-01STR 1563 GLX CP13’0″Medium LightModerate28-121/4-1/2A11660-01STR 1352 GLX CP11’3″LightModerate26-101/8-1/2A11661-01STR 1803 GLX CP15’0″Medium LightModerate38-121/4-1/2AWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm -www.P65Warnings.ca.gov