G. Loomis IMX-PRO BASS Lipless Casting Rod

The G. Loomis IMX-PRO BASS Lipless Casting Rod is a purpose-built 7'1" Medium Heavy casting rod engineered specifically for fishing lipless crankbaits.

Whether you're burning a bait back to the boat, yo-yoing it through deeper water or ripping it free from grass, lipless crankbaits demand a rod that combines casting distance, power and a forgiving load under pressure.

G. Loomis designed this IMX-PRO BASS model to provide the authority needed to rip a bait cleanly through vegetation while maintaining enough forgiveness to help keep treble-hooked fish pinned throughout the fight.

Purpose-Built for Lipless Crankbaits

Lipless crankbaits are among the most versatile reaction baits in bass fishing, but getting the most from them requires the right rod.

The 7'1" Medium Heavy configuration provides the length needed for long casts and efficient line pickup while delivering enough backbone to snap a bait free when it contacts grass.

At the same time, the rod maintains the controlled loading characteristics needed when fishing treble-hooked baits.

Rip It Free from Grass

One of the most productive ways to fish a lipless crankbait is around submerged vegetation.

Allow the bait to contact the grass, load the rod and then rip it free.

That sudden burst of speed and vibration often triggers the strike.

The IMX-PRO BASS Lipless model provides the power and responsiveness needed to clear vegetation effectively while maintaining control of the bait throughout the retrieve.

Long, Efficient Casting

Covering water is a major part of successful lipless crankbait fishing.

G. Loomis equips this rod with an enlarged Fuji Alconite stripper guide designed to improve line flow and provide cleaner, more efficient casting.

Combined with the 7'1" blank, the setup is designed to send lipless baits across grass flats, points and open water where long casts help keep the lure in the productive zone longer.

TaperTec Blank Construction

The IMX-PRO BASS lineup features TaperTec rolled blanks engineered to optimize weight, strength and action.

Rather than simply building a powerful blank, G. Loomis refines the taper around the intended technique.

For this model, that means combining the responsiveness needed to work a lipless bait with the power required around vegetation and the controlled flex needed when fighting fish on treble hooks.

Carbon-Infused CI4+ Reel Seat

A custom carbon-infused CI4+ reel seat provides a lightweight and responsive connection between the reel, blank and angler.

Reducing unnecessary weight around the reel seat improves balance while allowing more feedback from the blank to reach your hand.

Lightweight Split-Grip Handle

The split-grip handle design helps reduce overall weight while improving balance and comfort.

For a technique that can involve making hundreds of casts and aggressively working a bait throughout the day, reduced weight and improved balance can make a noticeable difference.

Features

• Purpose-built lipless crankbait casting rod
• 7'1" length
• Medium Heavy power
• Designed for reaction-bait fishing
• TaperTec rolled blank
• Optimized weight, strength and action
• Power to rip lipless baits free from vegetation
• Forgiving load for treble-hooked fish
• Enlarged Fuji Alconite stripper guide
• Improved line flow and casting efficiency
• Custom carbon-infused CI4+ reel seat
• Lightweight split-grip handle
• Balanced, responsive design
• Double-hook trapezoidal hook keeper
• Handcrafted in Woodland, Washington

Best For

• Lipless Crankbaits
• Ripping Baits Through Grass
• Burning Lipless Crankbaits
• Yo-Yo Presentations
• Reaction Baits
• Submerged Vegetation
• Grass Flats
• Points
• Open Water
• Largemouth Bass
• Florida Bass Fishing
• Tournament Bass Fishing

Why Choose the G. Loomis IMX-PRO BASS Lipless Casting Rod?

The biggest reason to choose this rod is that G. Loomis designed it specifically around the demands of fishing a lipless crankbait.

You need enough length to make long casts, enough power to rip a bait through vegetation and enough forgiveness to avoid pulling treble hooks once a fish is connected.

The 7'1" Medium Heavy IMX-PRO BASS Lipless model brings those characteristics together in a single technique-specific rod.

Add the lightweight TaperTec blank, Fuji Alconite guide system and CI4+ reel seat, and you have a serious tool for anglers who rely heavily on lipless crankbaits.

Premier Tackle Take

The G. Loomis IMX-PRO BASS Lipless Casting Rod makes a lot of sense for Florida bass fishing, where submerged vegetation is such an important part of the fishery.

One of the most effective ways to trigger a reaction strike is to rip a lipless crankbait free from hydrilla or other submerged grass, and this rod gives you the backbone to do that without turning into an overly stiff rod that makes it difficult to keep a fish pinned on treble hooks.

We also like the 7'1" length because lipless fishing is often about covering water. Longer casts allow the bait to stay in the productive zone longer whether you're working a grass flat, point or deeper open water.

If lipless crankbaits are a major part of your bass fishing, this is exactly the type of purpose-built rod that can make the technique more effective.

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