GLoomis IMX Refurbish - RT

Another old rod for refurbishment. It's a GLoomix 2 pc light action rod and it's made in Canada. Have not see any of this here..

I have the guides removed and replace them with some newer Fuji titanium sic guides.

But first, we need to do something about the soiled cork grip.  Sanding it down with  grit 800 sand paper under running water. 

Then dry in under the hot sun before coating it with cork seal.

Recycle Fuji SiC titanium guides from other broken rod.

Re-guide the rod and it's as good as new...

** Refurbishing and reguide **

GLoomis handle Redo

Another handle refurbishment, upgrade , modify.. or whatever you want to call it.

This is a heavy GLoomis rod





The foregrip, reel seat and rear grip was stripped and removed.

A new CAMO Blue EVA rear grip lathed for the replacement.



Replaced foregrip and Fuji custom painted Gloss Black  ECS.

Fixing up the new rear grip.

The end was finished off with Fuji Rubber butt cap.

It may look pretty easy to do, but it ain't....

GLoomis classic

This GLoomis blank is one of those old stocks in the market as GLoomis not longer produce its' blanks for sale in the market.

At 5'6" rated 10-17lb, I would say it's a heavy duty rod to be. The blank was extended 6" to make it 6'.  Guess it would be easier to cast with extended handle.

This rod will be using GLoomis graphite reel seats with cork grips.
The rear grip is off set by 15 degree for comfortable handling.

The original rubber butt cap was replaced with a deco aluminum butt cap.

Fuji alconite guides with s/s finished frame wrapped with black thread and 'silverback' metalic trim.

Standard guide placement.

GLoomis rod decal. Made in America.

The cork grip was applied with U40 cork sealant for better protection from wear and tear.

Overall view of the completed rod.