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Yea, save your money and have her learn defensive tactics. An attacker is going to be on her faster than she can respond with an electronic device. She has a better chance at defending herself if she knows a few tactical moves. "stun guns" dont permenantly stop an assailant. The "pain" is gone once contact is broken, only making the assailant p'd off and coming back for more. Pepper spray would be more affective.

Skeltor, The only reels I have used with the NRX's are Lews Tornament Pro TP1SH, weighing 6.7 ounces. I used the older Chronarch 50mg on the IMX when I had it. I sold the rod but kept the reel. I'm considering selling the reel now and buying my 4th Lews. I also used my Calcuttas on the IMX/GLX.

I held a few Dobyn rods that a couple friends have and I thought they were nicely built. I didn't get a chance to fish them though. I was seriously thinking of buying one of their DX models. One thing I disliked at first about the NRX rods is that they are so light that it's like setting the hook by pulling the line with your hands. It's as if the rod isn't even there.

Here's what happened when my reel seat broke. I contacted Loomis-Shimano via telephone. Customer Service (CS) e-mailed me a shipping lable that I printed. I had to find my own rod tube. I mailed rod to manufacturer. I waited a week and had not received new rod. E-mailed back n forth with the CS contact person. I called and spoke to another person. Was told they don't keep X amount of rods in stock at the warehouse and they were making me a new rod. I asked if I could change the from the 893 to the 854. Loomis complied but said they only had it green, unless I wanted to wait. I opted for the green and had rod delivered in a couple days. CS told me they fixed the reel seat issue after the first 6 months or year ( I forgot which one they said) ant the new blue rods shouldn't have any issues.

Not completly true. The green NRX DID NOT replace the blue NRX. It was merely a second color option for the customer to choose. They STILL make the blue NRX and have corrected the real seat issue. Both rods use the same exact components.

5 would be safe.

They are doing Obama and Romney skits, got me LMAO. Much better than the Palin skits.

Figures YOU would.

Just goes to prove that "one person really can make a differnce."

How did you get the hook out and did you clean the wound VERY good. A little bet of swelling aroung the entry is probably normal, but I'm no doctor.

such as steak, ribs, lamb chops and pork chops before cooking? I do but is it really necessary? I think it is for meat with bones that have been cut to rinse off the bone shavings, but what about boneless steak?

I use braid on my NRX 854c and Mono/copoly on the 893. I haven't had any issues using braig with the NRX's. Don't worry about the mono/copoly Vs the flouro sensitivity thing. If you can't feel the slightest bump with these rods then flouro isn't going to help. You have to have dead hands not to see how sensitive they are. Yes, there are differences. The NRX's that were built during the first 6 months or year (I believe 6 months) had issues with the reel seats breaking, more specifically stripping after tightening. My reel fell completly off in my hand during a tournament. I was on fish with 10 minutes of tournament time left, haha. NRX rods built after the first 6 months or year have been corrected and I haven't heard of any issues. Both of mine were purchased when NRX first came out, but only one broke. Loomis replaced it. I'm waiting for the other one to break but so far so good. I haven't used the top end Croix rods in about 5 years . Mostly of what I hear is that the Top end Croix rods are pretty much even to the GLX series, that it comes down to personal preference. As far as St. Croix and NRX? Like I said, I haven't fished St.Croix in 5 years but I'd bet to say that NRX is noticably superior. There might be some warrantydifferences. St.Croix might have a better service. I don't know. I stopped trying to keep up with the warranty wars.

Are you sure you don't have this backward?

Yea, I know. I deleted my first response, remembering I already have 2 warning points, hahaha.

Unless you're spilling gas, oils, cologn, etc on your hands/lures then don't worry about it. Keep your lures stored inside a sealed, quality plastic container in a clean, dry area and they'll be fine. Carry some hand wipes and wipe your hands after pumping your gas or right before you start fishing if you think they are soiled. The lures will more than likely rid themselves of any foul odor after a few casts, unless you soaked them in something. I'd be more concerned about keeping my line and reels clean. If your hands are clean enough to hold and eat a sandwich, then they are clean enough to hold your lures.

Ahh, Bonita. Are you on the water to fish or workout, haha? Bonitas are fun fighting fish and have excellent bursts of energy, great for 15 pound mono on spinning gear. They don't last long after being hooked when big cudas or sharks are around. LOL, looks like you were about a mile away from getting soaked.

I've been fishing the NRX 893c 7'5, m/h, ext fast and NRX 854c 7'1, Hvy, Fast for over a year. I also fished/owned the MBR843 in both IMX/GLX models and the GLX MBR844. The sensitivity between the GLX and IMX is noticable, but I have very sensitive hands. I preferred the MBR843 over the MBR844 because I think the m/h was a bit more versital over the hvy. If I had to choose between the two and was fishing ONLY T-rig worms and jigs 1/2+ with 14-17 pound mono then I would get the MBR844. If you only had one rod for fishing lighter jigs up to 3/8oz, T-rig worms, fluke style baits, jerkbaits, occasional crank bait and using 10-12 pound mono then I would go with the MBR843. I sold all my IMX and GLX's and upgraded to the NRX's, except for my crankbait rods. The NRX's are definately more sensitive, lighter and supposedly stronger than the GLX, but may not be worth the extra money for many anglers. My suggestion is this. If you can afford it then buy the NRX for all T-rig worms and without a doubt Senkos (especially weightless Senkos) if fishing open water to light cover/grass. The sensitivity you get while using weightless Senkos is unimaginable. I use the NRX 893c exclusively for my Senkos. I use the NRX 854c for T-rig worms and jigs up 1/2oz. My biggest dislikes about the 854 is that it's only 7'1 and I'd like to have a longer handle. I would NOT use this rod for POWER fishing. By Power fishing I mean flipping heavy pads, weeds and junk with #80 braid and 1/2 - 1.5 oz flipping weights and swinging 5+ pound bass into the boat. Jig fishing around docks is no problem with this rod but not enough for pulling bass through 10' of thick hyacinth(sp). I look at NRX rods as being used for "heavy finesse" fishing. I'm losing my train of thought and keep dozing off so I'm signing off for now. Can add to this laster if you'd like. (LMAO, I just did a big head jerk and nearly flipped myself out of the chair)

Geez, talking about bringing back memories. I think I may have one or two Lucky 13's somewhere in my old t-box up in the attic.

I didn't have to beg. I was lucky enough to have a father who liked to fish. In fact, in my pre teen years I had to beg for him to let me stay home. He'd make me feel guilty so I ended up going anyway, haha. I remember dad getting home from work at midnite, waking me up and going snook fishing from the local bridges and a couple private docks. We would always stop for a Yoohoo and Honey Bun on the way. The worst part was waiting for the tide to change, I'd usually fall asleep on the dock and wake up next to a snook flopping around next to me, LMAO.

Did you eat the Cuda? They are VERY good eating.

Spanish Macks are seasonal and aren't frequently caught in the ICW. I personaly don't care for redfish, but many folks like to eat them. It may have been the way it was cooked that turned me off. Probably the easiest and most abundant fish to catch year round that I think are the tastiest are Snapper and Sandperch (IMO, sandperch are the specks of saltwater). I only target moonfish if I'm snook fishing from the docks and I happen to see'em swimming around.

Species of fish that are frequently caught in the Palm Beach county ICW that are good eating. 4 being the highest score. Strictly my opinion and I have had them all. Sandperch 4 Moonfish 3 Snook 2.5 (Seasonal, permit needed) Snapper 3.5 (Mangrove being the most popular/abundant) Different species the closer to the inlet. Grouper 4 (if you can find one of legal size) Lobster 4 (and yes, I know some good lobster holes in the ICW.) Catfish ??? Never ate saltwater cats, but heard they are DELICIOUS. Sheepshead 3 Spots ??? Never at one but edible. Flounder 4 Bluefish 1.5 (only around in the winter) Add the following species one or two counties north of Palm Beach. Sea/Speckled trout 1.5, 2, maybe 2.5 if eaten fresh, not frozen. Redfish 1.5

OUCH! The bad thing about backing the hook out is if the barg snags a tendon or something else on the way out. Fortunately you were able to smash it down far enough. The saltwater trebles are made of harden steel it seems like

I'd say you might be able to get some Pomapno when they're running if your granfather's place is right next to the inlet. Otherwise you're better off targeting them from the beach/surf. Lookdowns, also known as Moonfish, are very fun to catch in ultrlight gear. They are also very good eating (I like them better than Snook), but you don't get much meat and you will probably need to be shown how to clean them if you've never cleaned one before. (not poisonus, just a pain in the ars but simple.) Live, small Moonfish also make good Snook bait. Oh yea, Moonfish have no relation to Pompano.

Just make sure it's YOUR choice with whatever choice you make. Good luck and keep your head down.