Loop ZX Single Hand Fly Rod

Introducing the Loop ZX Fly Rods, built for anglers who demand maximum performance in the toughest conditions. These super responsive rods enable you to make precise and long distance casts with ease ensuring you hit the mark every time!

At the heart of the ZX series lies an advanced nano graphene-reinforced carbon fibre blank — a material that is both incredibly lightweight and exponentially stronger than conventional carbon composites. Graphene’s atomic structure allows for superior torsional resistance and structural integrity, making the blank more responsive under load while reducing micro-vibrations. This translates into sharper loop formation, quicker recovery rates, and enhanced energy efficiency during casting.

The use of nano graphene enables the ZX to maintain a lean taper profile without compromising durability, ensuring the rod delivers high-speed performance with unmatched sensitivity — a combination particularly valuable when targeting species that demand finesse and power in equal measure.

Designed with a progressive fast action, the ZX provides rapid loading characteristics ideal for generating tight loops and casting at range with minimal effort. This action suits anglers who prefer a quick casting tempo, allowing for precise mends, quick pick-ups, and tight control in adverse wind or when using heavy rigs and streamers.

Despite its speed, the ZX isn’t stiff for the sake of stiffness — it loads intuitively during both short and long casts, providing immediate feedback and maintaining control across the full casting arc. Whether roll casting in tight quarters or double-hauling across a flat, the ZX adapts fluidly to the task.

To maximise line flow and protect your fly line coating, the ZX is fitted with titanium-framed stripping guides featuring ceramic inserts. These guides are exceptionally smooth and durable, reducing heat and friction even under the stress of repeated long casts or rapid line stripping.

The titanium frames not only resist saltwater corrosion but also maintain rigid alignment under pressure, contributing to consistent, controlled loop formation. The ceramic rings further ensure minimal resistance and line wear, particularly when using aggressive headed lines or textured lines.

Completing the guide configuration are titanium-plated snake guides, chosen for their strength, weight efficiency, and superior corrosion resistance. These guides allow for smooth, friction-free line shootout, especially important when fishing in wet or icy conditions where sticking lines can be problematic.

Their precise alignment along the blank enhances rod tracking and line path integrity, helping you maintain line control during roll casts, aerial mends, and long-distance presentations. The low-profile design ensures minimal snagging and seamless recovery after a cast.

Every ZX rod is outfitted with a precision-machined anodised aluminium reel seat with an ergonomic design that supports all-day comfort and superior grip, even with wet hands. The dual up-locking rings feature deep knurling for positive engagement, ensuring your reel remains locked tightly during rigorous casting or fighting runs.

The reel seat also contributes to the rod’s overall weight balance, placing the centre of gravity just forward of the cork grip for enhanced feel and reduced fatigue over extended sessions.

Using only AAAA premium Portuguese cork, the ZX handle provides a supple, tactile grip that conforms naturally to your hand. This top-grade cork resists water absorption, wear, and chipping far better than lower grades, ensuring longevity and a consistent feel year after year.

The shape is purposefully contoured to optimise both tip-up and tip-down control, suiting single-handed Spey casts, overhead delivery, or line mending techniques with equal efficiency. This grip supports effortless casting in technical environments and all-day use without strain.

Each rod comes with a custom graphite-coloured aluminium rod tube and matching rod sock, offering durable protection during travel and storage.

The Loop ZX Single Hand Fly Rod is available in a range of lengths and casting weights for you to choose from in our drop down menu and each rod is a 4 piece configuration.

Key features:
Advanced nano graphene-reinforced carbon fibre blank
Progressive fast action
Titanium-framed stripping guides featuring ceramic inserts on lower sections
Titanium-plated snake guides
Dual up-locking ring precision-machined anodised aluminium reel seat
AAAA premium Portuguese cork
Supplied in protective aluminium tube and cloth rod bag
4 piece configuration