Can any one tell me of loomis is owned by Shimano, a friend was recently told this when buying a rod from a local tackle shop.

I know that the loomis venture series fly reel has a shimano counterpart. I too was told they were owned by the same company.

Shimano has ownly invested in Loomis. I was led to believe that Shimano did buy Loomis. However, this past spring while in FL, a Loomis pro staffer told me it was merely an investment.

Loomis was sold to Shimano several years ago, lock, stock and barrel. For the last several years up until recently the person running the Loomis plant was from Shimano. In fact, I think it was Shimano's son.

Loomis was totally bought by Shimano several years ago

Mike

Emory and Mike are telling you the truth. In fact, it's probably been close to 10 years since the sale was made.

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Thanks everyone, that clears that up.
Regds
Peter

Shimano will eventually own it all. That is the giant @#$%& sound to China that the USA companies are making trying to compete. Custom builders may benefit (I hope).