In our 8-weight shootout, we fished and casted 12 of the best saltwater fly rods to crown our editor's choice winners.

But, this spring I fished a G. Loomis NRX+ casting rod from the Mag Bass line, specifically the 844C MBR. It’s changed my mind on recommending expensive bass fishing rods.

The much-beloved Loomis NRX is a comparable model, but the GLX is typically considered the better of the two, owing to its high-end components and improved feel.

WOODLAND, Wash. – Shimano technology and G. Loomis fly rod expertise takes a step in unison to bring a unique concept to fly anglers worldwide in a new series of fly rods called Asquith ...