ZT Travel Rod 6-Pieces

The new ZT Travel Rod 6-Pieces from Loop Tackle is finally here.

In early 2020, the world of travel came to a halt. But instead of waiting out the interruption, we got to work - with the goal of developing the ultimate travel rod for fly fishing.

After almost two years of research, development and rigorous testing, the world is starting to open up again and we are proud to introduce the LOOP ZT.

As a traveling angler, you can never be quite sure what conditions you might encounter at your destination, but most travel rods are usually a compromise between two parameters - fast sinking lines vs. floating lines with fine presentation. Or they are designed to strongly favor one or the other.

With this in mind, we felt compelled to produce a series of multi-piece rods that perfectly combines strength and lightness while maintaining the progressive rod action that has become synonymous with LOOP. Thanks to the unique incorporation of graphene particles into the nano resin, we firmly believe that we have achieved this perfect balance.

The ZT Series is made from 40-45 ton Nanograph carbon fiber - the highest specification available and ensures the smoothest, most powerful action of any travel rod we've ever seen. It also features a Class AAA+ cork handle and a specially designed lightweight reel seat, with ceramic inlays in the trestle rings and titanium-coated stainless steel Snake Guides.

Available in 5 unique models and a 6-piece format for easy and safe transport to any destination, the ZT Series is simply the best fly fishing travel companion you'll ever have.

Model

#6 12'2  - The 6122 is an elegant yet powerful rod that is perfect when you need unobtrusive and quiet presentation. Bombers and hitch flies on this rod are amazing, but of course it handles the smaller tubes or classic flies just as well. An absolute gem when fishing for salmon, sea trout or migratory fish.

#7 13'0  - "Steelhead 101", but also perfect for medium salmon rivers. A rod with a smooth, deep and powerful action that is perfect for the "skagit angler". However, it is an absolute pleasure to cast this rod with a floating Scandi line.

#8 13'2  - If you fish medium to larger rivers, the 8132 covers most situations. The rod works just as well with Scandi style casts as it does with Skagit style, floating or sinking lines. If you need distance, the rod certainly has enough power to achieve it.

#9 14'0  - The all-season rod for most salmon rivers. Just like the 8132, this rod covers most situations you might encounter. The 9140 has even more power to lift and cast sinking lines the way you want. Still, the rod has very good precision and enough finesse to make fishing with floating line and small flies a real pleasure.

#10 15'0  - The big gun of the ZT series. Look no further if you fish larger rivers and need a rod that can lift those heavy sinking lines and send them right back across the river. It's not just a sinking line rod, though. If you want to fish floating lines, the rod does great with both shooting heads and long belly lines.

 

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Model Chart of ZT Travel Rod 6-Pieces

Model	Length	Cord class	Tempo	Weight	PCS
#6 12'2 - 6MF	12'2″	#6	Medium Fast	178gr.	6
#7 13'0 - 6MF	13'0″	#7	Medium Fast	196gr.	6
#8 13'2 - 6MF	13'2″	#8	Medium Fast	202gr.	6
#9 14'0 - 6MF	14'0″	#9	Medium Fast	226gr.	6
#10 15'0 - 6F	15'0″	#10	Fast	266gr.	6

Line recommendation for the ZT Travel Rod 6-Pieces

Model	Scandi Gram	Scandi Grain	Skagit Grain
#6 12'2 - 6MF	24gr.	370	380-420
#7 13'0 - 6MF	27gr.	417	475-525
#8 13'2 - 6MF	31gr.	478	530-580
#9 14'0 - 6MF	36gr.	556	575-625
#10 15'0 - 6F	40gr.	617	610-660

 

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