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OUT CAST. OUT TROLL. OUT LAST. OUT CATCH.
Nearly 100 new rods, component upgrades, and cosmetic enhancements highlight the line-up for 2013, including several entirely new series’ which technology
has only recently enabled their existence. The New Lamiglas Si, Bug Slinger, Infinity Bass and Infinity Fly Series, are modern marvels in they’re own right. Lamiglas
has mastered the use of 3M™ Powerlux™ Resin to improve strength and reduce significant weight.
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Model
Number
S = Spinning Rod
C = Casting Rod
T = Trigger
LL = Extra Light
UL = Ultra Light
L
= Light
M = Medium
H = Heavy
XH = Extra Heavy
J = Jig
P = Plug
B = Bouncer
+
= Telescopic Handle
PO = Power Oval Guides
CP = Centre Pin
TN = Tennessee Handle
W = Wire Line Guides
Line
Weight
Lure
Weight
ACTION POWER
TYPE DEFINED
TO SELECT THE RIGHT LAMIGLAS ROD, PAY
CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS. (WE DO.)
Surprisingly, there is no consistent, scientific methodology that all rod manu-
facturers use to rate their rods. Some use computers. Others use complex
graphs. We use fish…along with more than 60 years of experience. Each
rating is a collective recommendation of the hi-low thresholds in which the
rod is designed to optimize performance. The variable factors for each rod,
lure weight, line weight, action, and power are clearly listed throughout this
catalog, as well as labeled on the rods just above the handle. (Not all factors
are appropriate for all rods. For example, fly rods will not list a “lure weight.”)
WE’LL GLADLY BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR OUR ACTIONS.
Assures you made
the right choice
Length
Photo by: Ryley Fee
NEW SERIES FOR 2013
NEW SALMON/STEELHEAD RODS:
Si Steelhead Series
X-11 Salmon Steelhead
NEW FLY RODS:
Bug Slinger
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THE POWERLUX™ REVOLUTION – LAMIGLAS STYLE.
3M Company’s Powerlux™ Composites feature a revolutionary technology that transforms how
carbon fiber materials perform. This breakthrough is enabled by 3M’s unique ability to formulate
resin systems with high concentrations of spherical nano-sized silica particles. Because the
particles are so small, they are able to flow between individual filaments of carbon fiber, provid-
ing a dense matrix of strength throughout the entire composite. The resulting material enables
Lamiglas rods designers to develop rods that are not only incredibly strong and durable, but also
lighter in weight and more sensitive.
Standard composite materials have lower resin stiffness and are prone to cracking or buckling
under the stresses a rod sees during a good day of fishing. The more nanoparticles the resin
contains, the higher the crack resistance and overall rod toughness.
The Powerlux™ composite material contains an astonishing 40
percent of nanoparticles uniformly dispersed and densely packed
throughout the resin.
While other companies have reported adding nano technology to their composite materials,
none have been successful at adding more than single-digit percentages. Carbon nano tubes,
for example, have a high length-to-width ratio of 15:1, so they are not able to disperse uniformly
throughout the carbon fibers as shown in Fig. 3.
3M™ Powerlux™ is truly a game changer that bends the rules
of carbon fiber composites. The tiny, spherical nanoparticles
create such a strong bond between the carbon fibers that
rod stress is more evenly dissipated, leading to a significantly
stronger, more durable and more flexible rod. By improving
strength and sensitivity, Lamiglas rods with 3M™ Powerlux™
gives you performance when it counts.
Inch for inch, dollar for dollar, component for component,
you’ll love the way these new and proven Lamiglas rods will
out-perform all other models in their class. It’s a statement
we can boldly make because we confident of the outcome.
Carbon Nano Tubes
3MTM PowerluxTM
NEW FRESHWATER/BASS RODS:
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Pro X Bass
Competitor Tour Spin & Cast
NEW SALTWATER/SURF RODS:
Black Salt
Excel Inshore
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