Overview

The G. Loomis NRX+ Salt, which G. Loomis lists as the NRX+ S, is the saltwater side of the NRX+ family, handcrafted in Woodland, Washington. Conditions on the flats and inshore turn quickly, with wind building and cloud cover flattening the light, and this rod is built to keep up: power and line speed to drive through wind, stable loops, and enough feel to make a short shot count when a fish shows up close in poor light.

Every model is 9', 4-piece and fast action, from 7 to 12 wt, with a full wells AAA-grade cork grip and a fighting butt. The blank pairs Mega Modulus+ graphite with GL8 resin in a compound taper for crisp action and fast recovery, and the custom aluminum reel seat is a double uplocking design sized for large saltwater reels. We carry all six.

Which NRX+ Salt Should You Choose?

Bonefish on calm days, redfish and light inshore: NRX+ S 790-4 (9' 7 wt).

One rod for the flats: bonefish, redfish, stripers: NRX+ S 890-4 (9' 8 wt).

Permit, false albacore and windy flats: NRX+ S 990-4 (9' 9 wt).

Big stripers, snook and juvenile tarpon in heavy wind: NRX+ S 1090-4 (9' 10 wt).

Tarpon and big inshore game: NRX+ S 1190-4 (9' 11 wt).

Large tarpon, GTs and offshore: NRX+ S 1290-4 (9' 12 wt).

G. Loomis NRX+ Salt Specs

G. Loomis NRX+ Salt Models

NRX+ S 790-4 - 9' 7 wt

The lightest NRX+ Salt, for bonefish on calm days, redfish, small stripers and light inshore work. It also crosses over to freshwater for bass and carp.

Best for: calm-day bonefish, redfish, light inshore, bass and carp.

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).

NRX+ S 890-4 - 9' 8 wt

The all-round flats rod of the series, for bonefish, redfish, stripers and permit when the wind is light. One angler who fished it for Bahamas bonefish found that it loads well on short casts.

Best for: bonefish, redfish, stripers, light-wind permit.

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

NRX+ S 990-4 - 9' 9 wt

More power for permit, larger stripers and false albacore, and for flats days when the wind is up.

Best for: permit, false albacore, windy flats.

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

NRX+ S 1090-4 - 9' 10 wt

A 10 wt for permit, big stripers, snook and juvenile tarpon, and for days of heavy wind.

Best for: permit, big stripers, snook, juvenile tarpon.

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

NRX+ S 1190-4 - 9' 11 wt

Built for tarpon and big-game inshore fishing.

Best for: tarpon, big inshore game.

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

NRX+ S 1290-4 - 9' 12 wt

The heaviest NRX+ Salt, for large tarpon, giant trevally, offshore and blue-water fishing.

Best for: large tarpon, GTs, offshore.

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

NRX+ Salt vs Other G. Loomis Fly Rods

The freshwater G. Loomis NRX+ shares the same Mega Modulus+ and GL8 blank technology but runs 4 to 8 wt in 9', 9'5" and 10' lengths, with walnut-insert seats on the lighter rods. The Salt version is 9' only, 7 to 12 wt, and every model has a full wells grip and fighting butt. The NRX+ LP is the family's light dry-fly rod.

The G. Loomis Asquith is the flagship series above NRX+, built on a Spiral X Core blank, and comes in saltwater weights as well as freshwater. For a lower price, the G. Loomis IMX-PRO V2S is the value saltwater series.

G. Loomis NRX+ Salt FAQ

Is the NRX+ Salt the same rod as the NRX+ S?

Yes. G. Loomis lists the models as NRX+ S 790-4 through NRX+ S 1290-4; some shops write NRX+ 1090-4 Salt or NRX+ 1090-4. They are the same rods.

Where is it made?

It is handcrafted in Woodland, Washington.

Do all models have a fighting butt?

Yes. Every NRX+ Salt has a full wells cork grip and a fighting butt.

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+ Salt 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 weight should I choose?

For most flats fishing, the 890-4 (9' 8 wt). Go to the 990-4 or 1090-4 for permit and wind, and the 1190-4 or 1290-4 for tarpon.