ASQUITH FRESHWATER
From $1,999.99
Key Features
- Custom Fixed Hood Reel Seat: A new curved, fixed hood design offering improved reel clamping performance, along with elevated knurl feel on nut components
- Spiral X Core: Spiral X Core blanks are rolled in Kumamoto Japan, an advanced evolution of Spiral X, this technology utilizes carbon tape crafted from high-strength resin developed with Toray Nano alloy® technology. Material properties enables bending, torsional, and compressional rigidity in all directions
- Premium Componentry: Black PVD Snake Guides
- Aluminum rod tube with cloth rod bag
- Designed & handcrafted in Woodland, Washington. Blanks rolled in Kumamoto, Japan.
Model Options
| Sku | Model | Length | Action | Pieces | Line | Handle | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13055-01 | ASQ 690-4 | 9'0" | Fast | 4 | 6 | G | $1,999.99 | |
| 13056-01 | ASQ 790-4 | 9'0" | Fast | 4 | 7 | E | $2,199.99 |
Product details
Description
Technology
The Asquith Freshwater series stands as the pinnacle of fly rod craftsmanship and innovation, redefining both style and performance as the flagship G. Loomis model. Crafted on the Spiral X Core blank at Shimano’s cutting-edge facility in Kumamoto, Japan, and meticulously hand-assembled in Woodland, Washington, each rod combines exceptionally light swing weight with refined actions and uncompromising durability. Premium components, including Fuji T2 black Titanium SIC stripper guides and PVD recoil snake guides, ensure flawless line management, while the redesigned G. Loomis reel seat, with its curved fixed hood and precision knurling, provides optimized control in every cast. Purpose-built for the pursuit of aspirational fish, the Asquith series embodies the future of fly-fishing technology, where precision, power, and elegance converge.
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TAPERTEC
The TaperTec design philosophy builds upon our heritage of rod-building innovation by leveraging mathematical modeling prior to mandrel production. Compared to an iterative rod-building approach, TaperTec allows our team to optimize rod designs and fine-tune actions before prototyping to shorten development timelines and minimize environmental impact. For anglers, TaperTec delivers lighter and more efficient tools with optimized weight and strength to boost effectiveness on the water.
