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G. Loomis Escape Casting Rods

A float plane into the heart of ALASKA? The trip of a lifetime to South America? A two-hour drive to the in-laws that just happens (if you take the right roads) to pass through some blue ribbon trout water? No matter where you're headed, you want to arrive there, rods included. This is the philosophy behind our ESCAPE Travel rods. 16 high performance and four even higher performance (GLX to be exact) multi-piece spin and cast rods designed to cover the gamut of fishing opportunities for the vagabond angler. Whether you BACKPACK, travel around the world or just want a rod to stick behind the seat in your pick-up, it's a good bet you won't find a better multi-piece rod anywhere. The next time you head out for that trip of your fly-fishing LIFETIME and the winds threaten to put you out of business, just pack your favorite Escape rod as a back-up and save the day.

A stunning black cherry finish, three-piece travel CONVENIENCE and the finest components available make these rods as good looking as they are functional. As more anglers travel to exotic fishing DESTINATIONS all over the world, logistics become more and more of an issue. What do you take? How do you get it there? Should I check it or carry it on the plane with me? You'll find the answers right here, in distinctive three-piece rods designed to cover most types of fresh and light saltwater fishing opportunities, they help make your day on the water more ENJOYABLE (and we're thinking productive as well)!

gloomis_3.jpg G. Loomis Escape Casting ETR84-3 MLC-10
$280.00
A casting rod designed primarily for light-duty saltwater use on the flats. It will cast light lures or live bait equally well. It's a bonefish or redfish rod where there is lots of open water and room to maneuver. With a relatively soft tip, this makes a very nice crankbait rod for the traveling bass angler.
Length : 7'0"
Pieces : 3
Power : 4
Line Wt. : 6-12
Lure Wt. : 1/4 - 1/2
Action : Fast
Power : Medium-Light
Handle 3
gloomis_110.jpg G. Loomis Escape Casting ETR90-3 MC-12
$285.00
Originally designed to cast spoons, spinners and bait to small salmon and steelhead, but where it really performs is casting bait or small lures for redfish, seatrout and permit. It has a light tip, but very powerful butt section that gives you good casting range and plenty of fish-fighting power.
Length : 7'6"
Pieces : 3
Power : 0
Line Wt. : 8-15
Lure Wt. : 1/4 - 5/8
Action : Extra-Fast
Power : Medium
Handle 110
gloomis_3.jpg G. Loomis Escape Casting ETR84-3 MC-14
$285.00
Designed to fish spoons, small jigs and live bait on the flats, this rod has a good all-around action that allows a lot of uses. It makes a very good topwater rod for redfish, freshwater schoolie stripers and specks. If you can only take one rod, this one is your best shot.
Length : 7'0"
Pieces : 3
Power : 4
Line Wt. : 10-17
Lure Wt. : 1/4 - 5/8
Action : Fast
Power : Medium
Handle 3
gloomis_112.jpg G. Loomis Escape Casting ETR99-3 MHC-14
$285.00
A great rod designed for drift fishing for smaller salmon and steelhead, it will handle a variety of baits and techniques. A nice choice for live bait for redfish, seatrout or any of the numerous flats species. It works especially well for wading, and can handle larger fish like cobia or stripers.
Length : 8'3"
Pieces : 3
Power : 9
Line Wt. : 10-17
Lure Wt. : 1/4 - 3/4
Action : Extra-Fast
Power : Medium-Heavy
Handle 112
gloomis_115.jpg G. Loomis Escape Casting ETR81-3 MHC-17
$300.00
Whether you're after peacock bass, snook or small tarpon, you'll appreciate the powerful butt section and the light tip that allows you to cast relatively light lures or bait. Headed for Australia? This is a great rod for small barramundi and bass. Made shorter to give you casting accuracy in confined spaces like the jungle rivers of South America.
Length : 6'9"
Pieces : 3
Power : 1
Line Wt. : 12-20
Lure Wt. : 3/8 - 1
Action : Fast
Power : Medium-Heavy
Handle 115
gloomis_114.jpg G. Loomis Escape Casting ETR81-3 HC-20
$300.00
A strong, powerful rod capable of handling tarpon, big snook, small sharks and other saltwater fish. It is made fairly short to allow for quick accurate casts in heavy cover and quick powerful hooksets when you need to move fish away from cover. When you want to move a plug for maximum commotion this is a perfect choice.
Length : 6'9"
Pieces : 3
Power : 1
Line Wt. : 15-30
Lure Wt. : 1/2 - 2
Action : Fast
Power : Heavy
Handle 114
gloomis_103.jpg G. Loomis Escape Casting ETR99-3 HC-20
$320.00
Built to make long casts for king salmon, stripers, cobia or most any exotic gamefish. Going on a business trip near any striped marlin and sailfish? It isn't a big water rod, but would get you by in a pinch. It will handle a reel up to the size of a Shimano 700 Calcutta in case you need to.
Length : 8'3"
Pieces : 3
Power : 9
Line Wt. : 15-25
Lure Wt. : 3/8 - 1
Action : Fast
Power : Heavy
Handle 103