Comments on: Rambling Review – G.Loomis Eastfork Fly Reel

By: Erik

Erik — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 13:16:26 +0000

Yes it is reversible. Just take out the spool, take off the rubber o-ring and flip over the bearing and put it together again.
I own a 3/4, 2x 5/6 and a 7/8 Shimano and G.Loomis brand. They never let me down.

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 03:11:48 +0000

In reply to John Klingenstein.

John,

Thanks for reaching out. I believe it is, but I’m not 100% sure. If you could get your hands on a manual, that could probably give you a better answer. I don’t believe G Loomis makes this reel anymore. Sorry I couldn’t be more help. Take care.

Ben

By: John Klingenstein

John Klingenstein — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 14:42:29 +0000

Is the retrieve reversable to either side?

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 03:57:04 +0000

In reply to Luckly Leo. Sorry Leo. Wish I could help you, but I'm not sure. Best of luck. Ben

By: Luckly Leo

Luckly Leo — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:45:20 +0000

I have a 5/6 model and love it. Last week I lost the Hub lock and cover and I’m looking for replacement parts.
Do you have any idea were I might find them?
Thanks

By: JustinDOzone

JustinDOzone — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 22:12:15 +0000

Thanks for your reply Ben. I confirmed with Loomis and Shimano that it has been out of production since 2016 with no plans for the future. This is why I thought I might have a shot at buying the IP and resurrecting the reel. No luck yet, but I’ll keep you posted.

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:06:46 +0000

In reply to JustinDOzone.

Justin,

Yes sir its a great reel and I do the same thing as you when retrieving line quick. I haven’t seen too many floating around and understood that they weren’t making them anymore. Would be nice to see a reboot. Let’s stay in touch if we hear any news. Take care.

Ben

By: JustinDOzone

JustinDOzone — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 06:56:43 +0000

Nice review and I couldn’t agree more. I have a safe full of Hardy, Ross, Orvis and Abel reels but the East Fork is by far my favorite trout reel. My favorite feature is one that I don’t think you mentioned; the complete lack of any friction mechanism while winding in. So when I have 25-40 feet of line at my feet or on the water and I hook up, I can give the reel handle one good flick with my index finger and all that line is instantly back on the spool so I’m playing the fish on the reel. Does your’s do this or is this a setting that can be changed (and that I can’t find)? I’ve been trying to buy more Eastfork reels and spools and while I’ve located larger sizes on e-Bay I haven’t found the 4-5-6. I even contacted Gary Loomis who told me the IP is owned by Shimano. I contacted them about acquiring the rights but their Legal Dept has not responded and probably won’t. Anyway, if you’ve got knowledge of any out there I’d sure like to know about them!

By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:31:20 +0000

Thanks for the review. I have found one on Craigslist and may be purchasing soon. Certainly is purdy to look at.

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 17:32:51 +0000

In reply to Howard Levett. Thanks Howard. Merry Christmas to you too. Ben