Loon Apex Lip Gripper tinsel a final layer of powder

a final layer of powder coat paint provides the ultimate protection

The redesigned SLX lineup features Shimano's proprietary DIAFLASH technology — carbon tape diagonally wrapped in opposite directions on the outermost layer of the butt section to form an array of "X" shapes — to prevent twisting and enhance an angler's pulling power

tied with a heavy butt section for wind penetration and turnover

It will keep you up and out of the water

Loon Apex Lip Gripper tinsel a final layer of powderThe best way to handle toothy critters (without losing a finger). Handling predators can be downright dangerous for your fingers (and we're talking about more than Bass Thumb here). The Apex Lip Gripper is a great way to safely remove the fly and release the fish. It's lightweight and easy to handle, locks in a resting position, and even floats if it is dropped during the chaos of landing a big fish.