Freshly released from LOOP Tackle the new Trak lineup includes single-hand and double-hand models, with switch rods arriving soon. After getting these rods in hand this week, one thing became immediately clear: these are not “entry-level feeling” rods. They’re light, crisp, well designed, and tuned with a level of specificity that you don’t often see in any rods, let along at this price range.

What makes the Trak series especially interesting is the amount of attention LOOP put into tailoring each rod model to its intended use. Rather than simply scaling one blank design across multiple line weights, they’ve adjusted actions, grips, and overall feel depending on what each rod is actually meant to do on the water.

Take the 5-weight, for example.

This rod has a noticeably softer, deeper-loading action designed specifically for trout fishing. It flexes further into the blank, helping protect lighter tippets while making delicate presentations easier and more intuitive. It’s the kind of rod that feels smooth and forgiving in close, while still maintaining enough recovery speed to stay accurate at distance.

LOOP also paired it with a classic cigar grip, which many trout anglers prefer for casting styles where the index finger rides on top of the cork. It’s a subtle detail, but one that reinforces how purpose-built this setup really is.

The result is a rod that feels refined, balanced, and genuinely enjoyable for technical trout fishing.

Move into the 6-weight, and the personality changes immediately.

Where the 5-weight bends deeper and fishes delicately, the 6-weight becomes noticeably faster and more powerful. This is the kind of rod built for bigger rivers, stillwater setups, bass fishing, and situations where you need a little more authority in your cast.

LOOP didn’t just stiffen the blank and call it a day, either. The rod features a snub-nose grip designed for thumb-on-top casting, giving anglers a more powerful leverage position when driving line at distance. There’s also a small fighting butt added to the rear, improving both fish-fighting comfort and casting support.

At the top end of the lineup, rods like the 9-weight shift firmly into saltwater and predator territory.

These are fast-action, high-line-speed rods designed to throw larger flies, cut through wind, and handle powerful fish. The blank recovery feels quick and crisp, with plenty of lifting power in the lower section for fighting fish or managing longer casts.

Despite the extra power, the rods still feel remarkably lightweight in hand. That’s partly thanks to the unvarnished blank finish, which cuts unnecessary weight while also giving the rods a clean, modern aesthetic.

Combined with LOOP’s understated hardware and finishing touches, the Trak series looks every bit as polished as it fishes.

 taper repeated over and over with minor stiffness adjustments. Here, the differences are meaningful. The trout rods feel like trout rods. The stillwater and bass models feel purpose-built for those environments. The heavier saltwater rods feel appropriately fast and powerful without becoming broomsticks.

That attention to detail makes choosing the right model much easier because each rod already leans naturally toward the type of fishing it was designed for.

If you browse the lineup online, LOOP even includes intended use-case descriptions for each model, helping anglers dial in exactly what fits their style of fishing best.

The new Trak series feels like LOOP’s answer to anglers who want premium-level performance without jumping into ultra-premium pricing.

They’re lightweight, responsive, visually clean, and thoughtfully designed from top to bottom. More importantly, they feel like rods built by people who understand the differences between trout fishing, stillwater fishing, bass fishing, and saltwater casting—and designed accordingly.

Whether you’re looking for a dedicated trout rod, a versatile stillwater setup, or a capable saltwater stick, the new LOOP Trak series deserves a look.

The single-hand and double-hand models are available now, with switch rods arriving soon. Stop by the shop or check them out online to see the lineup for yourself.