The Loop Trak Single Hand Fly Rod has quietly built a reputation among competition anglers and serious stillwater fishers across the UK. But is it the right rod for fishing Scottish lochs, spate rivers, and reservoirs? Having stocked it at Fyne Tackle here in Argyll, we've had plenty of time to get to know it.
What Is the Loop Trak?
The Trak is Loop's entry into the versatile single-hand market — a medium-fast action rod built on a carbon fibre blank, designed to handle everything from delicate dry fly presentation to punching a washing line rig into a headwind. It's available in four configurations: 9' #5, 10' #5, 10' #6, and 10' #7.
Loop is a Swedish brand with deep roots in competitive fly fishing, and that heritage shows in the Trak's construction. The blank is lightweight without feeling fragile, the AAA cork handle is contoured for all-day comfort, and the low-friction stainless steel snake guides with Zirconia stripper ring make for a noticeably smooth cast.
Who Is It For?
The Trak suits anglers who want one rod that can do several jobs well:
- Loch-style fishing — the 10' versions give you the reach for drifting flies across a wave, and the medium-fast action loads well at the short-to-medium distances typical of boat fishing
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Reservoir competition fishing — the
comptag isn't accidental; the Trak handles washing line rigs, nymphing, and indicator fishing with equal confidence - River fishing — the 9' #5 is a classic all-rounder for trout rivers, with enough backbone for distance and enough tip sensitivity to feel takes on a nymph
9' vs 10' — Which Should You Choose?
The 9' #5 is the go-to if most of your fishing is on rivers or smaller stillwaters where a shorter rod is easier to manage in tight spots. The 10' versions come into their own on open water — the extra foot of reach makes a real difference when you're trying to keep a long leader off the surface or control multiple flies on a team.
For line weight, the #5 covers most trout fishing scenarios. Step up to the #6 or #7 if you're regularly fishing heavier flies, sinking lines, or bigger stillwaters where you need to move more water.
Our Verdict
At £270–£275, the Loop Trak sits in a competitive price bracket, but it earns its place. It's not a rod that tries to be everything to everyone — it's a focused tool for anglers who fish stillwaters and rivers seriously, and it delivers on both. The build quality is noticeably above its price point, and the medium-fast action is genuinely versatile in a way that slower or faster rods aren't.
If you're based in Argyll or fishing the lochs of mid-Scotland, it's worth handling one before you buy. We're happy to talk through which length and line weight suits your fishing —
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