Overview

The G. Loomis NRX+ LP is the light presentation member of the NRX+ family, a dry-fly rod for technical trout water and fish that refuse anything but a clean drift. It is handcrafted in Woodland, Washington. Where the standard NRX+ is fast, the LP has a smooth, stable action built for accurate, soft presentations at short to medium range, with reserve power when you need it.

It uses the same Mega Modulus+ graphite and GL8 resin as the rest of the NRX+ line, with a titanium SiC stripping guide and titanium recoil guides. The finish is more traditional than the freshwater NRX+: a cigar grip on the 3 and 4 wt, a half wells grip on the 5 and 6 wt, and an amboyna hardwood insert in a double uplocking aluminum reel seat. There are four models, 3 to 6 wt, all 4-piece, and we carry all four.

Which NRX+ LP Should You Choose?

Small streams, spring creeks and fine tippet: NRX+ LP 383-4 (8'3" 3 wt).

Technical dry flies on small to medium streams: NRX+ LP 486-4 (8'6" 4 wt).

Dry flies on medium rivers and tailwaters: NRX+ LP 590-4 (9' 5 wt).

Bigger dries and hoppers, bigger water and wind: NRX+ LP 690-4 (9' 6 wt).

G. Loomis NRX+ LP Specs

G. Loomis NRX+ LP Models

NRX+ LP 383-4 - 8'3" 3 wt

The shortest, lightest LP, for small streams and spring creeks where the fish are spooky, the flies are small and the tippet is fine. It has a cigar grip.

Best for: small streams, spring creeks, technical dry flies.

Line pairing: A 3 wt creek or trout taper. We recommend the SA Amplitude Smooth Creek Trout (WF3F) or the SA Amplitude Smooth Trout GP (WF3F).

NRX+ LP 486-4 - 8'6" 4 wt

A 4 wt for technical dry-fly fishing on small to medium streams, light enough for delicate drifts with room for a light nymph rig. It has a cigar grip.

Best for: technical dry flies, small to medium streams, light nymphing.

Line pairing: A 4 wt trout taper. We recommend the SA Amplitude Smooth Trout Expert (WF4F) or the RIO Elite Gold (WF4F).

NRX+ LP 590-4 - 9' 5 wt

The 5 wt LP is for technical dry-fly fishing on medium rivers and tailwaters. Owners describe it as light, smooth and accurate with delicate presentations, and some also use it for dry-droppers, nymphing and light streamers. It has a half wells grip.

Best for: dry flies on rivers and tailwaters, dry-droppers.

Line pairing: A 5 wt trout taper with a delicate front end. We recommend the SA Amplitude Smooth Trout GP (WF5F) or the SA Amplitude Textured Trout Expert (WF5F).

NRX+ LP 690-4 - 9' 6 wt

The LP with the most reserve power, for larger dries and hoppers on bigger water and for windier days when you still want a soft presentation. It has a half wells grip.

Best for: hoppers and big dries, bigger rivers, wind.

Line pairing: A 6 wt trout or all-round taper. We recommend the SA Amplitude Smooth Infinity (WF6F) or the SA Amplitude Smooth Trout GP (WF6F).

NRX+ LP vs Other G. Loomis Fly Rods

The G. Loomis NRX+ is the fast-action, all-condition freshwater version, with walnut-insert or fighting-butt reel seats and lengths up to 10'. Reviewers find the fast NRX+ 590-4 close to the LP in precision and better with big flies, which makes the LP the more delicate tool. The NRX+ Salt covers 7 to 12 wt for saltwater.

The G. Loomis Asquith is the fast-action flagship rather than a presentation rod. For small creeks on a smaller budget, look at the G. Loomis IMX-PRO Creek.

G. Loomis NRX+ LP FAQ

What does LP stand for?

Light presentation (some shops write Lite Presentation). The LP is the NRX+ built for soft, accurate dry-fly presentations.

Where is it made?

It is handcrafted in Woodland, Washington.

Do any models have a fighting butt?

No. The 3 and 4 wt have cigar grips and the 5 and 6 wt have half wells grips.

Does it come with a case?

Yes, an aluminum rod tube with a cloth rod bag.

What is the warranty?

G. Loomis covers the NRX+ LP with a limited lifetime warranty for the original owner against defects in materials and workmanship. Registering the rod with G. Loomis within 30 days of purchase also unlocks its Xpeditor replacement program.

Which NRX+ LP should I choose?

The 590-4 (9' 5 wt) covers the most water. Pick the 383-4 for small streams and spring creeks, and the 690-4 for hoppers and wind.