Guideline "LPX TACTICAL" rod - 9'

La Fine Mouche has selected the Guideline "LPX Tactical" for you, a fly rod with exceptional performance despite its relatively affordable price. It competes with—and even surpasses—much more expensive rods in terms of performance. It benefits from the most advanced technologies available.

Designed for demanding fly fishers, this rod is ideal for dry fly fishing or sight nymphing.

Key features: Lightness, precision, and responsiveness! This exceptional rod will meet all your expectations—and beyond!

LPX Tactical – A New Standard for Trout Fly Fishing

LPX Tactical rods incorporate cutting-edge technology and redefine premium rod actions for trout fishing. They deliver a distinct, precise action that gradually releases as the rod is loaded.

• Fast action, ¾ bend , providing exceptional stability and suitable for all levels of throwers.
• Optimal sensitivity : at short distance, the tip and mid-section ensure excellent responsiveness.
• Power and Connection : At medium to long distances, the lower part of the rod engages to provide stability and control.
• Perfect fluidity and rigidity : masters all types of casts and protects the finest leaders when fighting a trophy trout.
• Ultralight : in hand as in actual weight – a 9-foot rod #5 silk weighs only 71 grams!

LPX Tactical – Technical Characteristics

• Advanced CAP M4.0 construction technology for exceptional casting performance and excellent fish control, even with thin leaders.
• Matte finish of the blanks for discreet fishing without sun reflections.
• Natural grey blanks with a slight green tint, dark green ligatures with gold metallic touches.
• High density Super Grade cork handles with minimal filling.
• Premium wooden reel seat , with engraved "Tactical" logo.
• Optimized and lightweight locking nuts , reducing the weight of the rod as much as possible.
• Titanium stripper guides with zirconium inserts.
• Single leg rings and tip guide with semi-matte "gun smoke" PVD coating, robust, lead-free and non-toxic.
• Rod bag made of recycled polyester and sturdy polypropylene tube.
• GL ECO-Tech™ technology : no grinding of blanks that produce harmful dust at the production facility.
• Low toxicity resins : Glues and varnish on the rods have a very low content of harmful substances, leading to a healthier worker’s environment.

CAP M4.0™ Technology – Unmatched Performance and Precision

CAP M4.0™ technology delivers spectacular performance with perfect recovery and exceptional precision.

• CAP Technology (Complex Axial Pattern) : superposition of carbon fibers arranged at different angles to maximize strength and stability in all directions.
• Unidirectional carbon : an arrangement of parallel fibers ensuring maximum strength in the lengthwise direction.
• M4.0™ Resin :
  • Fills spaces in the carbon frame more effectively than conventional resins, increasing strength.
  • Reduces the overall amount of resin required, allowing the construction of lighter blanks than ever before.

The result: an ultra-light, more resistant rod offering an instant response to each cast.

Main features :

Length: 9' (321cm)
Weight: 71g
Powers to choose from: #2 #3 #4 #5
Real action: Moderate fast
Alignment points: Yes

I invite you to consult the excellent test of trouts & company on version 9' #5:

https://www.truites-et-cie.fr/article/materiel/mouche/test-guideline-lpx-tactical-9-5