The LOOP Ström Single Hand Fly Rod Series takes its name from the Swedish word for current — the flow of water or energy — and is built around a single principle: transferring energy smoothly, efficiently and without compromise. Drawing on more than four decades of LOOP rod design and fly-casting innovation, the Ström refines the heptagonal (7-sided) blank construction first introduced in the iconic LOOP 7X, using highly refined M40X carbon to produce a fly rod that is lighter, stronger and exceptionally responsive. The heptagonal blank profile provides outstanding stability through the casting stroke, helping the rod recover quickly and track accurately. Whether making delicate presentations at close range or carrying line with speed and control, the Ström delivers a smooth and connected casting feel. Every component has been chosen to complement the performance of the blank: a premium Flor-grade cork handle provides comfort and sensitivity, a custom carbon reel seat keeps weight to a minimum, and REC Cerecoil stripping guides offer lightweight, low-friction line management and premium durability. Designed as a versatile range of single hand fly rods, LOOP Ström models adapt to a wide variety of fishing situations. Balanced in the hand and dependable on the water, the rod lets the caster feel it load, transfer energy efficiently and deliver the fly with confidence — technology and feel working together to create a natural flow from angler, through rod and line, to the fly. Key features: - Advanced heptagonal 7-sided blank construction, evolved from the LOOP 7X - Premium, highly refined M40X carbon fibre - Lightweight, strong and exceptionally responsive - Fast, controlled recovery and excellent tracking - Smooth and efficient energy transfer throughout the casting stroke - Premium Flor-grade cork handle - Lightweight custom carbon reel seat - High-performance REC Cerecoil stripping guides - Balanced, connected feel in the hand - Designed for versatile single hand fly fishing - Developed from more than 40 years of LOOP rod-design experience The best casts rarely feel forced. Power builds progressively, the rod loads, energy transfers through the line and the fly travels naturally towards its target. That feeling is at the heart of the LOOP Ström — a modern single hand fly rod series designed not simply around power, but around how efficiently that power flows.