Overview

The G. Loomis IMX-PRO V2S is the saltwater side of the IMX-PRO V2 family, launched in 2023 and handcrafted in Woodland, Washington. G. Loomis tuned it for three jobs: tracking straight in the wind, lifting a long line off the water for a quick recast, and controlling the fish once it is hooked.

The power is concentrated in the bottom half of the rod, with a slightly firmer tip that helps prevent tailing loops and picks line up cleanly. It shares Conduit Core, the GL7 resin system and Multi-Taper Design with the freshwater IMX-PRO V2, and adds Fuji tangle-free K-frame stripping guides, chrome snake guides, a full wells premium cork grip and a custom aluminum up-locking reel seat with a fighting butt. All seven models are 9', 4-piece and fast action, from 6 to 12 wt, and we carry all seven.

Which IMX-PRO V2S Should You Choose?

Light salt, bass and big-trout streamers: IMX-PRO V2S 690-4 (9' 6 wt).

Bonefish and redfish: IMX-PRO V2S 790-4 (9' 7 wt).

One rod for the flats: IMX-PRO V2S 890-4 (9' 8 wt).

Permit, big redfish and small tarpon: IMX-PRO V2S 990-4 (9' 9 wt).

Tarpon, stripers and pike: IMX-PRO V2S 1090-4 (9' 10 wt).

Migratory tarpon: IMX-PRO V2S 1190-4 (9' 11 wt).

Blue water and giant trevally: IMX-PRO V2S 1290-4 (9' 12 wt).

G. Loomis IMX-PRO V2S Specs

G. Loomis IMX-PRO V2S Models

IMX-PRO V2S 690-4 - 9' 6 wt

The lightest V2S, for light saltwater work, bass and big-trout streamers. Anglers fishing the 6 wt and 9 wt for snook and redfish in southwest Florida report straight, long casts and good balance.

Best for: snook, redfish, bass, big-trout streamers.

Line pairing: A 6 wt bonefish or all-purpose saltwater taper. We recommend the SA Amplitude Smooth Bonefish (WF6F) or the SA Amplitude Textured Bonefish (WF6F).

IMX-PRO V2S 790-4 - 9' 7 wt

A 7 wt for bonefish and redfish, with the same full wells grip and fighting butt as the heavier rods.

Best for: bonefish, redfish.

Line pairing: A 7 wt bonefish or redfish taper. We recommend the SA Amplitude Textured Bonefish (WF7F) or the SA Amplitude Smooth Redfish Warm (WF7F).

IMX-PRO V2S 890-4 - 9' 8 wt

The classic flats rod: an 8 wt for bonefish, redfish and general flats fishing. Reviewers rate the 8 wt as G. Loomis quality at a mid-tier level.

Best for: bonefish, redfish, all-round flats fishing.

Line pairing: An 8 wt bonefish or flats taper. We recommend the SA Amplitude Textured Bonefish (WF8F) or the SA Amplitude Smooth Bonefish Plus (WF8F).

IMX-PRO V2S 990-4 - 9' 9 wt

A 9 wt for permit, big redfish and small tarpon. Anglers fishing the 9 wt for snook and redfish report straight, long casts.

Best for: permit, big redfish, small tarpon.

Line pairing: A 9 wt permit or all-round saltwater taper. We recommend the SA Amplitude Smooth Grand Slam (WF9F) or the SA Amplitude Smooth Tropical Jungle Titan (WF9F).

IMX-PRO V2S 1090-4 - 9' 10 wt

A 10 wt for tarpon, stripers and pike, the first of the three heavy V2S rods.

Best for: tarpon, stripers, pike.

Line pairing: A 10 wt tarpon or striper taper. We recommend the SA Amplitude Smooth Tarpon (WF10F) or the SA Amplitude Smooth Grand Slam (WF10F).

IMX-PRO V2S 1190-4 - 9' 11 wt

An 11 wt built for migratory tarpon.

Best for: migratory tarpon.

Line pairing: An 11 wt tarpon taper. We recommend the SA Amplitude Smooth Tarpon (WF11F) or the SA Amplitude Textured Tarpon (WF11F).

IMX-PRO V2S 1290-4 - 9' 12 wt

The heaviest V2S, a 12 wt for blue water and giant trevally.

Best for: blue water, giant trevally, big tarpon.

Line pairing: A 12 wt tarpon or tropical big-game taper. We recommend the SA Amplitude Smooth Tarpon (WF12F) or the SA Amplitude Textured Tarpon (WF12F).

IMX-PRO V2S vs Other G. Loomis Rods

The G. Loomis IMX-PRO V2 is the freshwater version on the same blank technology, from 4 to 8 wt in 8'10" to 10' lengths. The V2S adds Fuji K-frame stripping guides and a fighting butt on every model, and every V2S is 9'.

The G. Loomis NRX+ Salt is the top-tier G. Loomis saltwater rod, 7 to 12 wt. The IMX-PRO V2S is the lower-cost saltwater option, built in the same Woodland, Washington shop.

G. Loomis IMX-PRO V2S FAQ

Where is the IMX-PRO V2S made?

It is handcrafted in Woodland, Washington.

Do all models have a fighting butt?

Yes. Every IMX-PRO V2S has a full wells cork grip and an aluminum up-locking reel seat with a fighting butt.

Which weight should I choose?

The 890-4 (9' 8 wt) is the classic flats rod for bonefish and redfish. Go to the 990-4 for permit, the 1090-4 or 1190-4 for tarpon, and the 1290-4 for blue water.

How does it compare with the IMX-PRO V2?

The same blank technology, built for salt: all 9', 6 to 12 wt, with Fuji K-frame stripping guides and a fighting butt on every model.

Does it come with a case?

Yes, a rod tube and a cloth rod bag.

What is the warranty?

The IMX-PRO V2S is covered by the G. Loomis warranty for the original owner.