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You are here: Home / Newsletter Archives / Specials / G Loomis Superstore Newsletter November 30, 2008

G Loomis Superstore Newsletter November 30, 2008

November 29, 2008 By Fishing Pro Leave a Comment

American Legacy Fishing Company

NEWS FLASH – November 30, 2008

11.30.08A
Even the Santa Claus Team Loves to fish……

How About a few Special Christmas Suggestions?

Hi Friends,

I started in to our store’s retail showroom this morning and I just knew Christmas was close. My trip in that usually takes about 15 minutes from the house turned into a 40 minute commute. I had forgotten I had to drive past our local shopping malls and Wal Mart store. Traffic was backed up for miles and eager bargain hunters (most on cell phones) were doing less than a brilliant job in such dense traffic. Oh, to be on the lake with my gear…..

But, I made it only to be greeted by eager shoppers looking for the perfect gift for that special angler (or themselves) for the holidays. Yes, we have over 4,000 rods in stock, and wonderful selection of Shimano reels, and lots of accessories like jackets, t-shirts, and hats. And we have some truly unique fishing-related items, too

But oh, the crush of traffic and hurry-scurry. Already I long for the sanctuary of a quiet lake or one of the almost deserted beaches or coves far south.

I love Christmas, I just don’t like all the traffic, pushing and shoving, rushed clerks, and merchandise that is hard to sort through. To me Christmas is about being with my wonderful wife of over 42 years, having our children visit with the 7 grandkids, and a warm fire in the fireplace shared by all. I’m sure that I am not alone here. So, I have taken it upon myself to use this newsletter to offer some suggestions of gifts from our store than can easily be ordered On-Line with no hassle and no stress. I sincerely hope you will find some of these useful.

G. Loomis – The World’s Finest Fishing Rods…
If you receive our newsletters you obviously know that G. Loomis rods are world class and considered the Best Made. But, there are over 800 models. Finding that perfect rod can seem daunting, but we are here to help. Just e-mail me at [email protected] and we will come up with the perfect rod for any angler with a little information supplied by you.

There are, of course, some rods that just appeal to just about everyone. Personally I love the New G. Loomis Trout Spin rods. These are wonderful rods that any fisherman will love. They come with a Loomis rod sock and are light, sensitive, and have lots of power.
If you are a gifting a fly fisherman, take a look at the new WhisperCreek GLX rods, the Native Run GLX rods, the RoaringRiver Spey rods, or the Saltwater CrossCurrent rods. All World-Class rods that will truly delight.
Saltwater fishermen have fallen in love with the GreenWater rods in either casting or spinning. We also love the lighter Popping rods.
Finally, the Mag Bass casting rods for freshwater (or even saltwater) and the ever popular Spin Jig rods are really some of the classic rods that long ago established the G. Loomis reputation for world’s best rods. Take a look at these.

Megabass is NOT just another fishing lure….
If you really want to get confused just take a look at all of the fishing lures out there today. I mean, there are Million of lures. Even Battery-Powered lures (if you can imagine). But there just isn’t any other lure like the Megabass lures.

These are lures that not only develop action from pulling them through the water, but also get action from Internal weighting. Beyond that, the finishes are like a custom car paint job. We have Never seen anything even close to Megabass quality and fish-catching power.

Ok, there are over 1,000 different lures, but there are a few models that are just bullet-proof when it comes to performance and catch ratio. Take a look at any of the Vibration-X models, the Vision 110 lures, the Popmax (for top-water), the Live-X models, the XJF or XJ-100, or the Deep-X for sure bets. These make great stocking stuffers. Folks, if you haven’t tried a Megabass Lure you really are missing out. Our pros (and me) swear by these gorgeous lures. Try them and you will be hooked (excuse my pun).

Shimano – Quality does not have to be expensive…

It seems that among some fishermen, Shimano reels are not only the best fishing reels made, but they’re also the most expensive. True, but not true. The real secret with Shimano is knowing what reels offer the best bang for the buck. Of course, we have a few choices.

All of here at American Legacy Fishing Company LOVE the new Curado low profile casting reels. These reels are $20 less than the old Curado’s, have bigger forged brass gears, are lighter, and offer more capacity and better performance than their older counterparts. And we just received the new 300E with even more line capacity.
If you are a Round Casting Reel fisherman (like me) then you just can’t go wrong with the Shimano Calcutta series of reels. Great performance at a very reasonable price.
Spinning reels are becoming increasingly popular and we all like the  Stradic MgFB series for great performance at a very good price. But, there are only 2 sizes available (1000, 2500, 3000). If you need something larger then take a look at the Stradic FI series which goes al the way up to a size 8000.
And don’t forget the Sunline if you are giving or buying a new reel. Once you use the magnificant line you really will ask yourself how you ever went fishing fishing without it.

Stick Jackets for Christmas? Why Not…..
They only cost a few dollars, but they are probably one of the most unique and useful items we carry. These rod covers are just aces with all of us. Stick Jackets come in about 8 colors so a fisherman can color code his rods . Now you can protect your rods in the rod locker, identify which rod is which (hard to do when they are in the locker) and hang them up using the Stick Jacket’s unique hanging eye so they remain protected when not in use (like in the winter…ugh).

And of Course there is the “Fun Stuff”……
We just love the G. Loomis Escape Luggage; it’s heavy duty, durable, and understated, even with the G. Loomis logos and skeleton fish. This is our ultimate accessory for gift giving. We have EVERY Escape tackle bag and ALL LUGGAGE in stock. Ask us and we will be happy to quote you a special price on a full set.

We also have a Complete selection of G. Loomis T-Shirts, Hats (including the 3 new Racing Hats), Jackets, Sweatshirts, and the new line of Micro-Fiber short and long sleeve t-shirts.

NEW Winter Hours for Our Retail Store
24 Hour Phone Ordering…

A quick reminder that our store hours are now 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday, and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday. We also now have 24 hour phone ordering capability. All of this is to better serve you, our great customers.

From the G. Loomis Archives
Another Great Story….

THANKS DAD!
By Chuck Scales

Reflecting back to my first GreenWater experience would have to be the memory of my dad and I fishing offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. I do believe that this is why I became a fly fishing guide in Texas, and enjoy it so much today.

I remember my dad leaving on Saturday mornings before sunrise and not coming home until after dark when he would go fishing offshore. I would always be waiting for him to come home with a big fish, and when he did, all my friends would come running down the street to see the catch of the day. When dad would go bay fishing I got to go with him as he taught me how to catch sand trout, croakers and speckled trout, but these were not the same as the big fish that would catch in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. I always asked if I could go with him, but the answer was always the same “not until you are bigger”.

Then the day came in the summer of 1960; my dad came home on a Friday from working at the refinery and that night at dinner he asked if I wanted to go offshore fishing with him the next day. “YES SIR!!” My reply was immediate. I couldn’t believe it, whit a grin from ear to ear, I was going to the Ocean, the Big Lake, GreenWater, The Gulf. As I glanced towards my mom, she must have seen the smile on my face and the desperate look of “please let me go” as she nodded her approval.

After dinner, dad and I started getting the boat ready for my first offshore trip, putting rods, reels and all the essential tackle on the boat and hooking it up to the truck. That night, the anticipation of how big a fish I was going to catch was like trying to sleep on the night before Christmas.

Before we got to the boat ramp we made a stop at the bait camp as you cross the bridge to Galveston Island. I still remember the stench of dead fish that hung in the air as I walked in wiping the sleep from my eyes. As dad was going to pick out some lures and ribbon fish, he asked me to grab something to eat. I didn’t realize how well you eat when you go offshore. I walked up to the counter with a couple of sandwiches and chips; dad began to chuckle and asked “What are you going to eat son?” Apparently, I did not quite understand what all day fishing offshore meant. “Follow me” he said, and with my arms cradled he started filling them up with vinnie winnies, sardines, crackers, and cookies until I couldn’t carry anymore.

When he cranked up the old 60-horse SeaKing and the fresh salt air hit my face I knew this feeling would be in my blood forever. As we ran the 5 miles across the bay, the excitement ran through my body. I was six years old and ready to catch the biggest fish in the gulf. Dad put the boat into neutral and asked if I wanted to drive the boat. Another first! “Who me?” A “yes” came out of my mouth before I could even thin. Barely able to see over the bow, I took the wheel like I had practiced so many time sin the driveway of our home. With the boat heading east, the compass pointed the way as I watched the sun literally rise out of the water. At the sped of maybe two miles an hour (wow!), dad set the rods out and stowed everything in its place. Eventually, he took the wheel from me and explained my job.

My job was to watch the rods and when something took the bait I was to yell out “FISH ON” so dad could slow the boat to set the hook. Trying to watch all the rods can be hard on your eyes. I watched until my eyes started watering from not blinking. It was like having a staring contest and first to blink loses. The rod won. An hour went by while I wondered about when we were going to catch a fish. Then hours went by without even one strike. This is when I learned why dad took all that food; you eat when the fishing is slow. With my sandwich just about finished, I noticed that the rod looked like it was going to be pulled out of the boat. My job was finally here! I yelled out, ‘WE GOT A FISH, STOP THE BOAT, DAD FISH! FISH!” I am sure at some point I would have got “fish on”, but not this time. Dad grabbed the rod out of the holder, set the hook and handed me the big fiberglass rod and said “Hold on!”.

I had my Moby Dick on the end of my rod and it was him or me. The instructions from dad were to not reel until he stops running. Dad stood behind me to hold me in the boat, I think we were both a little afraid the fish was going to pull me overboard. As the fish started to slow down I started to reel in line as my dad had taught me the night before by pumping the rod back and reeling as I came down with the rod. Five minutes, ten minutes, my arms quivered live Jell-O. Fifteen minutes later (it felt like hours) my dad was grabbing the gaff in one hand, the leader with the other in one stroke he gaffed and lifted Moby Dick (aka king fish) into the boat. Just when I though my eyes could not get any bigger, they did. My first king fish was big as me, my little arms ached, my heart raced and I could not have been prouder.

Arriving back at the boat ramp I held the boat while dad backed the trailer down the ramp to load the boat. I reflected back on the fish we had caught that day, and as we started home I was already thinking about the next rip offshore, and my new found  admiration and love for my dad. After falling asleep in the front seat of the truck, the next thing I remember is dad waking me as we pulled in to the driveway. “Would you like to go again next Saturday?” dad asked. I couldn’t get the words out of my mouth fast enough “YES SIR!”

Thanks dad.

11.30.08C

David Reed with a Dorado caught last week in Cabo San Lucas using a Gloomis CrossCurrent 12 wt. fly rod. Great Picture…

11.30.08D

Odd sends us this picture of Lasse Norum with a 116cm, 10.6kg. Pike caught this summer trolling.Should have been a few kg heavier, but she is a very slim lady.

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Dan McRorie with his Giant Meekong Catfish definitely came up trumps with this 85Kg (187 lb.) beauty in an hours solid fight. And this was just a “stop-over” on his way to Korea. Anytime is fishing time…..

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And when the fish aren’t biting Larry Brew has some options. I love this picture.

11.30.08U

Aldo Bruzzone shows us 2 pacific corvinas (white sea bass) caught off Guayaquil, Ecuador. Great eating as well….

11.30.08A

Victor Schroeder with two Coho salmon 13.5 pound buck & 14.3 pound hen caught on G. Loomis SAR1265C rod with 12lbs test line. Nice…..

11.30.08G
Dan McRorie with a Pacu (relative of the pirahna) caught in Thailand on a light travel rod. Related to a Pirahna? Can you imagine a school of these guys when swimming…..oh my….
11.30.08B
David Reed with a beautiful Sierra Mackrel caught in Cabo San Lucas this past June using a G-Loomis CrossCurrent 10 wt. fly rod.
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Larry Brew with one “fightin” salmon from his fly-fishing trip to the Nushagak river in Alaska. Isn’t nature amazing?
11.30.08N
Jonathan Gossom with a great smallmouth caught on small hair jig at Dale Hollow Lake last January.
11.30.08V
Robert Maylee on the Klickitat River in Washington with a nice fall salmon caught on fifteen year old IM6 Loomis rod. Hey, they still work….
11.30.08S
Stephane Paravel sends us this picture of a French Northern Pike caught on a G. Loomis crankbait rod CBR 845 which he says is a very nice rod for big lipless crankbaits.
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Terry and his clearwater steelhead buck.
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Larry Brew sends this from his fly-fishing trip to the Nushagak river in Alaska. Great Picture, Larry. Where’s the Loomis hat????
11.30.08P
Jonathan Gossom caught this 7 lb. in a private 100 acre lake in Shelby County Kentucky using a custom DS820 rod he built.
11.30.08N
Larry Brew with a nice Salmon from his fly-fishing trip to the Nushagak river in Alaska. I AM jealous….
11.30.08QQ
Jade and John with a nice steelhead on the Clearwater.
11.30.08T
Stephane Paravel sends this “in water” picture of his nice Pike. Check out the bait…..
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