NRX 852C VS GLX 842C 2024
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
This is something I am going to mull over for a while, as I am still building my frog setup, but how do these 2 sticks compare in terms of balance, sensitivity, and action? I am looking to do away with spinning gear and throw shakey heads, ned rigs, tubes, open water senkos, and tiny jigs on the rod. I have read that a lof of guys love the 852 for its versatility, but I am concerned about the balance. I have read tackletour reviews stating that the balancing torque on the 842MBR and the 852JWR is the same, but that NRX review was in 2012, and I don’t know if the rod is still the same. If I remember correctly, the newer iterations of the NRX are actually more tip heavy, according to something I read either in here or on tackletour forums.
J._Bricker reply :
@newyorktoiowa57, I have both a 842 and a 853 in the GLX model, both in my opinion are light and sensitive. I like to use the 842 for throwing 5”-7” senkos and I can pitch or sling a stick bait pretty much anywhere I want. I use the 853 as I believe it has a little more power during the hook set when throwing T-rigged baits and small jigs and horsing fish out of cover.
Sorry i can’t comment on the NRX, at the time I bought my rods the GLX was pretty much it. I don’t think you will be disappointed in either rod with what you’re intending to use it for, but you might want to consider the 842 first. Good luck and good fishing
NHBull reply :
I have or fished them all and like you tried to get away from spinning gear and it was not possible. I believe the GLX M, MBR will through lighter baits the best, but not as good as a good spinning set-up.
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/9/2019 at 11:59 PM, NHBull said:I have or fished them all and like you tried to get away from spinning gear and it was not possible. I believe the GLX M, MBR will through lighter baits the best, but not as good as a good spinning set-up.
What did you need the spinning reel for?
NHBull reply :
1/4 poppers, 1/4 jigs, weightless 4" wacky, small jerks, hair jigs, ect..
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/10/2019 at 12:13 AM, NHBull said:1/4 poppers, 1/4 jigs, weightless 4" wacky, small jerks, hair jigs, ect..
Maybe I should just get a spinning rod then.
NHBull reply :
On 8/10/2019 at 12:23 AM, newyorktoiowa57 said:Maybe I should just get a spinning rod then.
????
WRB reply :
Back in 2012 Gary Loomis owned his company and the NRX was new with 2 versions the green and blue series. GLX was the original GLX series heavier wall blanks completely a different rod then today's.
2019 GLX 852 JWR and NRX 852 JWR are very similar in power, action and construction.
GLX 842 MBR has different lure and line rating; 852 is 1/8- 3/8 oz vs 842 is 1/4-5/8 oz.
The big difference is price.
Tom
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/10/2019 at 12:31 AM, NHBull said:????
A 7 medium expride could do all those things, as could a destroyer shakey head. Do you have any recommendations?
NHBull reply :
On 8/10/2019 at 12:39 AM, newyorktoiowa57 said:A 7 medium expride could do all those things, as could a destroyer shakey head. Do you have any recommendations?
I like the MB Addermine and GLX MBR. Can't speak to to many others.
If you don't want to spend that much, the e6x's can get the job done too
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/10/2019 at 12:58 AM, NHBull said:I like the MB Addermine and GLX MBR. Can't speak to to many others.
If you don't want to spend that much, the e6x's can get the job done too
Are there GLX MBR spinning rods? Personally I don’t like the feel of the e6x for the price, but I have never actually used one.
NHBull reply :
I believe the GLX spinning rod is a jig rod or
waymont reply :
On 8/10/2019 at 1:02 AM, newyorktoiowa57 said:Are there GLX MBR spinning rods? Personally I don’t like the feel of the e6x for the price, but I have never actually used one.
The G Loomis taper you would want is the Spin Jig Rods. Loomis has stopped making them as of now in the GLX and NRX. The SJR are great and have a slightly slower tip than the ExFast JWR taper. The new E6X spinning rods fish quite well and they are available in the SJR taper, just not as super light as the GLX and NRX.
fishwizzard reply :
The old SJRs still show up on ebay from time to time.
If you want a lower cost rod to see if you are into finesse casting then take a look at the MB XXX Black Themis. In power and taper it feels more or less exactly like most ML/XF spinning rods I have used. It’s lower range is closer to 3/16 then 1/8, but it has more backbone then any casting rod I have used that will throw an actual 1/8oz lure well.
rangerjockey reply :
On 8/10/2019 at 12:32 AM, WRB said:Back in 2012 Gary Loomis owned his company and the NRX was new with 2 versions the green and blue series. GLX was the original GLX series heavier wall blanks completely a different rod then today's.
2019 GLX 852 JWR and NRX 852 JWR are very similar in power, action and construction.
GLX 842 MBR has different lure and line rating; 852 is 1/8- 3/8 oz vs 842 is 1/4-5/8 oz.
The big difference is price.
Tom
Gary Loomis sold to Shimano around 1997. He stayed on as a consultant for 10 years or so but he gone before 2012.
I believe Steve Rajef was behind the NRX.
Yumeya reply :
I have both of those rods.
I use the GLX 842 more for jerkbaits, topwater and small lipless cranks.
The NRX 852 I use for for small jigs, keitech swing impact fat, I use it most as my Tube rod for smallies.
The GLX will cast lighter baits as I feel the tip is softer.
When holding them both its hard to feel any difference between weight and balance, but IMO the GLX
feels better in hand because of its reel seat, its just plain comfortable.
Both will do anything I listed.
NorcalBassin reply :
Also have them both and they're hands down two of my favorite rods to fish with. The NRX with an Aldebaran MGL is a dream combo (IMO) and I've comfortably thrown light shakeyheads, Neds, small tubes, darterheads, drop shot, etc. For an XF it's surprisingly versatile, and Matt Allen reports using it for techniques he never thought it would handle. The GLX 842 (w/Curado 70) always has a 3/16 underspin with a 2.8 Keitech on it since that's been my most consistent bait the past couple years. Before I picked up the 852 I was using the 842 for all of those same techniques with the Aldebaran, and it handled them all well... not going to lose with either option.
WRB reply :
On 8/10/2019 at 9:33 AM, rangerjockey said:Gary Loomis sold to Shimano around 1997. He stayed on as a consultant for 10 years or so but he gone before 2012.
I believe Steve Rajef was behind the NRX.
I was thinking the time frame was around 2005 but you are probably correct.
Thr NRX rod power/action changed how we define bass rods.
My opinion is use spinning outfit for what they do best and that is light line fineese presentations. I do understand spending $500+ on a NRX 2 power baitcasting rod when several $150 spinning rods out perform them.
Tom
Yumeya reply :
On 8/10/2019 at 11:30 AM, WRB said:I was thinking the time frame was around 2005 but you are probably correct.
Thr NRX rod power/action changed how we define bass rods.
My opinion is use spinning outfit for what they do best and that is light line fineese presentations. I do understand spending $500+ on a NRX 2 power baitcasting rod when several $150 spinning rods out perform them.
Tom
I disagree that a $150 spinning rod will out preform a NRX 2 power.
Steelhead reply :
GLX 842s SJR
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
I forgot the mention the GLX 852C JWR in the original post.
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/10/2019 at 2:53 PM, Yumeya said:
I disagree that a $150 spinning rod will out preform a NRX 2 power.
I also find that hard to believe.
roadwarrior reply :
Favorite production rod is a GLX MBR 842C matched with a Core 50 Mg7
WRB reply :
On 8/10/2019 at 2:53 PM, Yumeya said:
I disagree that a $150 spinning rod will out preform a NRX 2 power.
My late fishing partner fished nothing but NRX rods he owned 15 and never out fished me and I don't own 1. Good rods but for finesse light tackle fishing it's very difficult to out fish spinning tackle and 1 use Don Iovino Major Craft rods under $150 for most of my finesse presentations including his Splash-It baitcast rod.
If you believe NRX rods catch more bass or you just like top end tackle buy them.
Tom
Yumeya reply :
On 8/11/2019 at 5:35 AM, WRB said:My late fishing partner fished nothing but NRX rods he owned 15 and never out fished me and I don't own 1. Good rods but for finesse light tackle fishing it's very difficult to out fish spinning tackle and 1 use Don Iovino Major Craft rods under $150 for most of my finesse presentations including his Splash-It baitcast rod.
If you believe NRX rods catch more bass or you just like top end tackle buy them.
Tom
I don't think NRX rods catch more bass, I do believe high end rods are more sensitive and will help with catching more bass though.
I use lots of different brands of rods and IMO have never fished anything that is a more sensitive rod then a NRX, it is what all others are compared to.
I agree with using spinning rods for light tackle, I do it, but I also use high end spinning rods and love it.
WRB reply :
I believe it's a mind set. I have always used state of the art jig and worm bait casting rods. When NRX came out I ways interested until they added $100 cert for basic rod replacement warranty, making a $500 rod $600. I was not happy that Loomis was charging for rod replacements, that was before anyone else started doing that.
So I had custom rods made that are equal to NRX at 1/2 the price. My point is thre rods are equal, the price was a bounce and I know the difference.
I have fished with NRX 852 JWR several times and prefer mybMajor Craft rod spinning rods, lighter weight and good balance, regardless of the price difference.
Tom
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/11/2019 at 8:59 AM, Yumeya said:I don't think NRX rods catch more bass, I do believe high end rods are more sensitive and will help with catching more bass though.
I use lots of different brands of rods and IMO have never fished anything that is a more sensitive rod then a NRX, it is what all others are compared to.
I agree with using spinning rods for light tackle, I do it, but I also use high end spinning rods and love it.
What spinning rods do you use?
On 8/11/2019 at 10:38 AM, WRB said:I believe it's a mind set. I have always used state of the art jig and worm bait casting rods. When NRX came out I ways interested until they added $100 cert for basic rod replacement warranty, making a $500 rod $600. I was not happy that Loomis was charging for rod replacements, that was before anyone else started doing that.
So I had custom rods made that are equal to NRX at 1/2 the price. My point is thre rods are equal, the price was a bounce and I know the difference.
I have fished with NRX 852 JWR several times and prefer mybMajor Craft rod spinning rods, lighter weight and good balance, regardless of the price difference.
Tom
I would say that you outfished your partner because you are a better angler, not because of the rods. The combos are really just for fun IMO, bass can be caught on an ugly stick. The biggest fish I’ve ever caught was a king salmon, on a9 weight ugly stick(sensitivity matters less for that type of fishing though IMO). What blanks did you have your custom casting rods built on? Also, I’m assuming you use that splash it model you mentioned earlier for topwater?
WRB reply :
My custom jig and worm casting rods were made by ALX using Lamiglas state of the art rod blanks that are no longer available do to 3M nano composite resin being licensed. The state of the art rods are good today, NRX is superceded by Conquest for example, the materials are expensive pushing the highend over the counter rods over $600.
My fishing partners were highly skilled tournament anglers, rods can only do so much. Spinning rods are less effective than bait casting because you have don't have the same contact with the line and it's the line that is attached to your lure, not the rod. Spinning rods cast lighter lure better then bait casting and that is where they excel.
There are lots of very good choices available, select rods based on how they feel to you, not by price point or other recommendations.
Tom
Yumeya reply :
On 8/11/2019 at 11:40 AM, newyorktoiowa57 said:What spinning rods do you use?
NRX, Conquest and Megabass Destoryer spinning rods and casting rods are my favorite.
The 842 blank is probably my favorite blank of all time in spinning and casting, but right now I absolutely love using the Megabass Flyssa spinning rod, its d**n fun to fish with.
But there are a ton of good ones out there to choose from
Kistler, Phenix, Daiwa and St-Croix are all excellent, I've just been using Gloomis for a long time now
and while some of them aren't the nicest looking rods they work amazing, megabass on the other hand are
just gorgeous and fish very very well.
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/11/2019 at 3:34 PM, Yumeya said:NRX, Conquest and Megabass Destoryer spinning rods and casting rods are my favorite.
The 842 blank is probably my favorite blank of all time in spinning and casting, but right now I absolutely love using the Megabass Flyssa spinning rod, its d**n fun to fish with.
But there are a ton of good ones out there to choose from
Kistler, Phenix, Daiwa and St-Croix are all excellent, I've just been using Gloomis for a long time now
and while some of them aren't the nicest looking rods they work amazing, megabass on the other hand are
just gorgeous and fish very very well.
What’s so fun about the fly’s said? It’s really long right?
Yumeya reply :
On 8/11/2019 at 7:34 PM, newyorktoiowa57 said:What’s so fun about the fly’s said? It’s really long right?
Its 7'6" but its not a noodle, I use it most as a ned rig rod but the action is very nice and it being a light action but feels more between a light action and medium light action the rod is a blast fighting big smallmouth.
It also casts ligher weight baits a mile, I put a Daiwa Certate LT on the Flyssa and the balance is almost perfect.
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
If I was gonna go spinning(for a nicer rod then my sierra 692), it would probably be a 7M expride, GLX 842,or Orochi XX shaky head.
On 8/12/2019 at 4:23 AM, Yumeya said:Its 7'6" but its not a noodle, I use it most as a ned rig rod but the action is very nice and it being a light action but feels more between a light action and medium light action the rod is a blast fighting big smallmouth.
It also casts ligher weight baits a mile, I put a Daiwa Certate LT on the Flyssa and the balance is almost perfect.
If I was gonna go spinning(for a nicer rod then my sierra 692), it would probably be a 7M expride, GLX 842,or Orochi XX shaky head.
Yumeya reply :
I have the Orochi Whipsnake, is a awesome drop shot rod.
But out of the 3 you listed I would take the 842 
Mikeltee reply :
I don't regret getting the tatula elite ags finesse casting rod. It throws everything I do on my spinning gear including neds, 1/4oz jigs, and 4" weightless senkos. It casts maybe 20% less than my spinning setup but I have never had an issue with not having enough distance. I like the spinning setup for skipping light baits and that is all I can say that it does better than the tatula rig. The BC gear is much more of a joy to use. I hate spinning. I say go for it. You have cash if you are talking nrx. If you find yourself needing a spinning setup get it next season... or sooner.
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/12/2019 at 10:02 AM, Mikeltee said:I don't regret getting the tatula elite ags finesse casting rod. It throws everything I do on my spinning gear including neds, 1/4oz jigs, and 4" weightless senkos. It casts maybe 20% less than my spinning setup but I have never had an issue with not having enough distance. I like the spinning setup for skipping light baits and that is all I can say that it does better than the tatula rig. The BC gear is much more of a joy to use. I hate spinning. I say go for it. You have cash if you are talking nrx. If you find yourself needing a spinning setup get it next season... or sooner.
I didn’t know they made an AGS one. I don’t have the cash rn as there are other upgrades I want to do to my lineup first, namely my frog rod. I don’t see that rod on TW, could you post a link? I agree about hating spinning gear lol. It takes a lot of the fun out of fishing for me. There is something about nicer equipment that makes fishing a lot more fun though.
Mikeltee reply :
I only succumbed to getting spinning because of peer pressure here. I posted a thread about it here and went from wanting the MB Whipsnake to getting the Alpha Angler wrench. I do not regret my decision. I think I paid around $250 on amazon for the tatula awhile ago. Here it is at full msrp. I'm sure a deal will come around. I just stole an ags 7'6" on amazon for $170. What sucks about the elites is that there are no reviews. The finesse is my favorite rod by far. I'm sure that will change when I get an nrx 894 next month.
https://m.tackledirect.com/daiwa-tael701mmhxb-ags-tatula-elite-ags-rod.html
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/12/2019 at 10:12 AM, Mikeltee said:I only succumbed to getting spinning because of peer pressure here. I posted a thread about it here and went from wanting the MB Whipsnake to getting the Alpha Angler wrench. I do not regret my decision. I think I paid around $250 on amazon for the tatula awhile ago. Here it is at full msrp. I'm sure a deal will come around. I just stole an ags 7'6" on amazon for $170. What sucks about the elites is that there are no reviews. The finesse is my favorite rod by far. I'm sure that will change when I get an nrx 894 next month.
https://m.tackledirect.com/daiwa-tael701mmhxb-ags-tatula-elite-ags-rod.html
This isn’t really a finesse rod In my opinion, it’s a M-MH. I have seen a lot of BR members recommend it though. What do you throw in it? I was talking about a rod for shakey heads and ned rigs, maybe senkos. Something to replace a spinning rod.
Mikeltee reply :
On 8/12/2019 at 11:13 AM, newyorktoiowa57 said:This isn’t really a finesse rod In my opinion, it’s a M-MH. I have seen a lot of BR members recommend it though. What do you throw in it? I was talking about a rod for shakey heads and ned rigs, maybe senkos. Something to replace a spinning rod.
I agree that its M/MH rating seems high for finesse but its rating is true as far as 1/8 is concerned. It's mainly my standard 5" weightless senko rod but I also throw 4", 1/16 neds with regular trd, 1/8 drop shot, 1/4oz jigs, and anything else I feel is small enough as any reason I can get to fish it I do. Its super sensitive and I havent lost many fish with it. I use light wire hooks and dont bend them, but dont really need to set the hook too hard. They pretty much hook themselves unless it's a phantom bite. I also use the EWG superlines and have no issues with them either. I assure you that this rod is what you are looking for. It's the rod I got when I was thinking... I dont need spinning gear for these light presentations. I dont do vertical presentations as like you I am stuck on the bank for now.
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/12/2019 at 5:09 PM, Mikeltee said:I agree that its M/MH rating seems high for finesse but its rating is true as far as 1/8 is concerned. It's mainly my standard 5" weightless senko rod but I also throw 4", 1/16 neds with regular trd, 1/8 drop shot, 1/4oz jigs, and anything else I feel is small enough as any reason I can get to fish it I do. Its super sensitive and I havent lost many fish with it. I use light wire hooks and dont bend them, but dont really need to set the hook too hard. They pretty much hook themselves unless it's a phantom bite. I also use the EWG superlines and have no issues with them either. I assure you that this rod is what you are looking for. It's the rod I got when I was thinking... I dont need spinning gear for these light presentations. I dont do vertical presentations as like you I am stuck on the bank for now.
I didn't realize this rod had such a light tip section. What reel do you pair it with?
roadwarrior reply :
On 8/10/2019 at 1:11 AM, NHBull said:I believe the GLX spinning rod is a jig rod or
G-Loomis GLX Popping PR844S Spinning Rod
My favorite spinning rod. Mine is saddled with a Stella 2500/ #6 Tatsu .
Regarding the OP's question...My 842C is matched with a Core 50Mg/ Tatsu
#12. I consider this the PERFECT baitcasting rig, but I have other technique
specific combos. #2 on my list is the 893C/ Aldebaran. #3 is a custom built
RainShadow Eternity/ Conquest 100.
Mikeltee reply :
On 8/12/2019 at 8:41 PM, newyorktoiowa57 said:I didn't realize this rod had such a light tip section. What reel do you pair it with?
Its soul mate... tatula sv tws. Good looking combo and what it was made for... Chucking light bait.
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/12/2019 at 9:53 PM, Mikeltee said:Its soul mate... tatula sv tws. Good looking combo and what it was made for... Chucking light bait.
Lol I’m not a fan of that reel, but I understand why some people are.
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
Another option would be the expride 72ML casting rod.
Mikeltee reply :
I dont like the tws. The first one I had I fell going down a steep bank to get to the river and it got a little sand it in and fried it. If you baby it it's great. I have a curado dc on my other tatula elite and it looks good too so I would imagine a curado K would look good. I havent thrown anything light on the K or the DC but I've read that they throw light weight just as good as the SV. I wont buy another TWS.
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/13/2019 at 2:11 AM, Mikeltee said:I dont like the tws. The first one I had I fell going down a steep bank to get to the river and it got a little sand it in and fried it. If you baby it it's great. I have a curado dc on my other tatula elite and it looks good too so I would imagine a curado K would look good. I havent thrown anything light on the K or the DC but I've read that they throw light weight just as good as the SV. I wont buy another TWS.
The K does not handle light weights well.
freelancer27 reply :
My personal thoughts/experience:
I own a NRX852c and run it with a Steez CT SV (you can also run the Alpha CT SV) and 8 pound fluro. That combo cost me almost 1000 USD but if you combine it with the Alpha CT it is below 600 USD.
For that money you can get a VERY nice spinning combo. As you, I am trying to get away from spinning where I can because it is just not as much fun to me.
The combo is super light, well balanced and VERY sensitive! To add to this, the combo is capable of throwing 1/16oz jigs with tiny trailers about 15-20 yards (without much accuracy to be honest). With an 1/8oz lure the combo becomes very accurate.
Also, I got the rod for 375 USD shipped for the NRX (it is not a 500 USD rod!).
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/13/2019 at 7:12 AM, freelancer27 said:My personal thoughts/experience:
I own a NRX852c and run it with a Steez CT SV (you can also run the Alpha CT SV) and 8 pound fluro. That combo cost me almost 1000 USD but if you combine it with the Alpha CT it is below 600 USD.
For that money you can get a VERY nice spinning combo. As you, I am trying to get away from spinning where I can because it is just not as much fun to me.
The combo is super light, well balanced and VERY sensitive! To add to this, the combo is capable of throwing 1/16oz jigs with tiny trailers about 15-20 yards (without much accuracy to be honest). With an 1/8oz lure the combo becomes very accurate.
Also, I got the rod for 375 USD shipped for the NRX (it is not a 500 USD rod!).
I've hear.d the steez CT is basically the same as the SV, and the it isn't worth the $700. It is under $500 on digitaka though. The casting gear is just more fun, hard to describe but you seem to understand! The DX702 and 742 are also options.
freelancer27 reply :
On 8/13/2019 at 8:29 AM, newyorktoiowa57 said:I've hear.d the steez CT is basically the same as the SV, and the it isn't worth the $700. It is under $500 on digitaka though. The casting gear is just more fun, hard to describe but you seem to understand! The DX702 and 742 are also options.
I disagree with that. I also have the Steez sv tw and the later has a limit of 1/8 oz. The CT version is going far into the BFS domain for me.
Yes, it is cheaper now. I paid a premium because I bought right when it came out.
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/13/2019 at 8:32 AM, freelancer27 said:I disagree with that. I also have the Steez sv tw and the later has a limit of 1/8 oz. The CT version is going far into the BFS domain for me.
Yes, it is cheaper now. I paid a premium because I bought right when it came out.
Fair enough. $487 on digitaka, about the same as the steez SV. Sounds like the steez CT would be the better choice for this application. Have you thrown ned rigs with that combo?
freelancer27 reply :
On 8/13/2019 at 8:35 AM, newyorktoiowa57 said:Fair enough. $487 on digitaka, about the same as the steez SV. Sounds like the steez CT would be the better choice for this application. Have you thrown ned rigs with that combo?
Oh yes! Perfect Nedrig combo in my opinion. It can also throw:
* weightless plastics
* Little poppers
* 2.8 in keitechs
* Little jerkbaits
If you are on a 'budget' look at the Alpha CT SV instead of the Steez. A little bit heavier but basically same performance
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/13/2019 at 11:56 AM, freelancer27 said:Oh yes! Perfect Nedrig combo in my opinion. It can also throw:
* weightless plastics
* Little poppers
* 2.8 in keitechs* Little jerkbaits
If you are on a 'budget' look at the Alpha CT SV instead of the Steez. A little bit heavier but basically same performance
Do you think that a scorpion 70 could work?
freelancer27 reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 12:55 AM, newyorktoiowa57 said:Do you think that a scorpion 70 could work?
Never used that reel, so no experience. I am hearing very good reviews of the Alpha CT SV. It also has some decent line capacity for 7-10# line. I think plat has them on sale right now. Also there is one on sale in the tackletour forum
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 12:58 AM, freelancer27 said:Never used that reel, so no experience. I am hearing very good reviews of the Alpha CT SV. It also has some decent line capacity for 7-10# line. I think plat has them on sale right now. Also there is one on sale in the tackletour forum
Is that basically a modern pixy?
freelancer27 reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 1:36 AM, newyorktoiowa57 said:Is that basically a modern pixy?
Cant neither confirm nor deny that. I think it is a more versatile reel that shines from (a hair over 1/16th) to 1oz lures.
Anything above 1/2 oz is probably more for pitching/flipping techniques with heavy line and short distances.
For your described techniques, I think that reel would be a winner.
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 1:41 AM, freelancer27 said:Cant neither confirm nor deny that. I think it is a more versatile reel that shines from (a hair over 1/16th) to 1oz lures.
Anything above 1/2 oz is probably more for pitching/flipping techniques with heavy line and short distances.
For your described techniques, I think that reel would be a winner.
IPT is only 26’ on the 7.2, but it looks like it would throw Ned’s very well. The orange would look cool with the DX rods. Have you ever used the original pixy?
fishwizzard reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 1:51 AM, newyorktoiowa57 said:Have you ever used the original pixy?
I have 3 and a half Pixies and depending on my spool/bearing set up they can cast about anything, but things like tiny hardbaits and hairjigs are far better on spinning reels still. On the upper end I used one on a 783c most of the spring and summer, other then line capacity with 12lb fluoro, it preformed quite well with lures up to 1/2oz. It was for sure not thumb-free casting, but the reel was controllable across a 1/4oz-1/2oz range and if I could have gotten a bit more line on it I would have kept it on the rod.
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 2:27 AM, fishwizzard said:I have 3 and a half Pixies and depending on my spool/bearing set up they can cast about anything, but things like tiny hardbaits and hairjigs are far better on spinning reels still. On the upper end I used one on a 783c most of the spring and summer, other then line capacity with 12lb fluoro, it preformed quite well with lures up to 1/2oz. It was for sure not thumb-free casting, but the reel was controllable across a 1/4oz-1/2oz range and if I could have gotten a bit more line on it I would have kept it on the rod.
I agree that spinning gear is more effective, but is is also less fun.
Yumeya reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 2:59 AM, newyorktoiowa57 said:I agree that spinning gear is more effective, but is is also less fun.
I love both, catching big fish on light action spinning rods is a blast IMO.
Junger reply :
On 8/12/2019 at 9:53 PM, Mikeltee said:Its soul mate... tatula sv tws. Good looking combo and what it was made for... Chucking light bait.
Try it with a SV105, it is awesome!
waymont reply :
On 8/9/2019 at 11:59 PM, NHBull said:I believe the GLX M, MBR will through lighter baits the best
Hey. Do you think this MBR Medium has enough power to fish 5/16oz finesse jigs and shakey heads with the hook buried in the worm? I'm guessing it's similar to a medium action spinning rod which I have no issues doing these two presentations with.
NHBull reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 7:27 AM, waymont said:Hey. Do you think this MBR Medium has enough power to fish 5/16oz finesse jigs and shakey heads with the hook buried in the worm? I'm guessing it's similar to a medium action spinning rod which I have no issues doing these two presentations with.
It will fish heavier than its spinning counterpart. I throw those baits all today long. Truth be told, I may look for another as I throw a lot of baits around 1/2 ounce
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 12:58 AM, freelancer27 said:Never used that reel, so no experience. I am hearing very good reviews of the Alpha CT SV. It also has some decent line capacity for 7-10# line. I think plat has them on sale right now. Also there is one on sale in the tackletour forum
What’s plat?
Mikeltee reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 6:05 AM, Junger said:Try it with a SV105, it is awesome!
I need a couple reels. I have a Bantam on the short list. I'll grab this one too. Thanks for the recommendation.
A medium will handle any "finesse" jig no matter the weight. What makes them finesse style is a light wire hook and most have fancy skirts to easily distinguish them in a tackle box full of jigs. With too heavy of a rod and a good hookset, you will bend your hook.
fishwizzard reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 8:17 AM, newyorktoiowa57 said:What’s plat?
https://www.plat.co.jp/
JDM tackle site. They are legit but their site is a mess.
WRB reply :
I recommended thexLoomis PR845C decades ago for light crankbaits and wouldn't recocommend the PR844C for bottom contact use, it's a moderate action rod that casts extremely well but lacks feedback.
I do recommend Iovino Splash-It rod for finesse bottom contact lures like shaky head jigs, Senko's and Ned rigs that weigh a total 3/16 oz to 1/2 oz. I use my Daiwa original TD Fuego baitcasting reel with this rod for finesse bait casting. This rod is 6'8" weighing 3.6 oz, rated medium fast 1/4-1/2 oz lures, but the tip allows it to be used with a variety of lures including jerk baits and smaller crank baits like the Zoner Hunter.
Shimano Expride A 7'2" ML casting rod would be a god choice for lighter weight lures, it's a 2 power rod.
Tom
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 10:07 AM, WRB said:I recommended thexLoomis PR845C decades ago for light crankbaits and wouldn't recocommend the PR844C for bottom contact use, it's a moderate action rod that casts extremely well but lacks feedback.
I do recommend Iovino Splash-It rod for finesse bottom contact lures like shaky head jigs, Senko's and Ned rigs that weigh a total 3/16 oz to 1/2 oz. I use my Daiwa original TD Fuego baitcasting reel with this rod for finesse bait casting. This rod is 6'8" weighing 3.6 oz, rated medium fast 1/4-1/2 oz lures, but the tip allows it to be used with a variety of lures including jerk baits and smaller crank baits like the Zoner Hunter.
Shimano Expride A 7'2" ML casting rod would be a god choice for lighter weight lures, it's a 2 power rod.
Tom
Do you have that rod? I have other exprides which I really like.
WRB reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 10:33 AM, newyorktoiowa57 said:Do you have that rod? I have other exprides which I really like.
No, handled haven't fished it. it seems to be about 1/2 oz lighter then the NRX but haven't weighed the rod. Maybe the NRX enthusiast can add the 852C weight, feels a little over 4 oz., the Expride 7'2" ML is lighter. Weigh your current Exprides for a ball park.
Tom
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 10:40 AM, WRB said:No, handled haven't fished it. it seems to be about 1/2 oz lighter then the NRX but haven't weighed the rod. Maybe the NRX enthusiast can add the 852C weight, feels a little over 4 oz., the Expride 7'2" ML is lighter. Weigh your current Exprides for a ball park.
Tom
4.4 oz for the 72MH and 4.9 oz for the 72MH glass.
WRB reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 9:18 PM, newyorktoiowa57 said:4.4 oz for the 72MH and 4.9 oz for the 72MH glass.
Tackle Tour list the NRX 852C JWR at 3.7 oz.
Tom
newyorktoiowa57 reply :
On 8/14/2019 at 10:38 PM, WRB said:Tackle Tour list the NRX 852C JWR at 3.7 oz.
Tom
That’s really light. I’ve never held the 72ML or the 852, but perhaps the expride feels better due to balance.
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