The Asquith Freshwater series stands as the pinnacle of fly rod craftsmanship and innovation, redefining both style and performance as the flagship G. Loomis model. Crafted on the Spiral X Core blank at Shimano&';s cutting-edge facility in Kumamoto, Japan, and meticulously hand-assembled in Woodland, Washington, each rod combines exceptionally light swing weight with refined actions and uncompromising durability. Premium components, including Fuji T2 black Titanium SIC stripper guides and PVD recoil snake guides, ensure flawless line management, while the redesigned G. Loomis reel seat, with its curved fixed hood and precision knurling, provides optimized control in every cast. Purpose-built for the pursuit of aspirational fish, the Asquith series embodies the future of fly-fishing technology, where precision, power, and elegance converge. ASQUITH/ Freshwater Custom Fixed Hood Reel Seat: A new curved, fixed hood design offering improved reel clamping performance, along with elevated knurl feel on nut components Spiral X Core: Spiral X Core blanks are rolled in Kumamoto Japan, an advanced evolution of Spiral X, this technology utilizes carbon tape crafted from high-strength resin developed with Toray Nano alloyA(R) technology. Material properties enables bending, torsional, and compressional rigidity in all directions Premium Componentry: Black PVD Snake Guides Aluminum rod tube with cloth rod bag Designed & handcrafted in Woodland, Washington. Blanks rolled in Kumamoto, Japan. Model / Handle Length Action Pieces Line Weight 590-4 9&';0" Fast 4 5 790-4 9&';0" Fast 4 7 490-4 9&';0" Fast 4 4 690-4 9&';0" Fast 4 6