ChicagoEd Posted May 31, 2014 Posted May 31, 2014 Going up to Canada next week for some Walleye fishing. Planning on using NRX 822S DSR paired with a Sustain 3000FG + 10lb powerpro and fluoro leader to fish for some eyes. I havent used this setup yet (just ordered it for bass fishing) but was wondering if you thought it was to light for jigging 1/8-1/4oz jigs tipped with gulp minnows/grubs. I'm wondering if the tip is to soft and whether it has enough back bone for the larger 24-32 inch walleyes. We won't be fishing too deep, anywhere from 8 ft to 30ft tops. I also have an NRX 854C JWR but i think this might be overkill unless I up my jig to at least 1/2 oz. Also, since my 854 is a baitcaster I think I might have a little tougher time dropping the jigs down. Anyway, I don't own a dedicated walleye setups so was hoping I could use one my current setups. Any thoughts? Quote
ChicagoEd Posted May 31, 2014 Author Posted May 31, 2014 Just noticed the mods moved this to a different section. Sorry about that, didnt mean to mis-post. Quote
Super User WRB Posted May 31, 2014 Super User Posted May 31, 2014 No problem with any size walleye, 4-7 lb eyes just need to be controlled and the 2 power NRX is closer to most 3 power rods, you will be OK, fantastic outfit! Tom 1 Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted May 31, 2014 Super User Posted May 31, 2014 I know a ton of walleye guys that fish the 822 for the jig weights you listed. You will love it. 1 Quote
ChicagoEd Posted May 31, 2014 Author Posted May 31, 2014 No problem with any size walleye, 4-7 lb eyes just need to be controlled and the 2 power NRX is closer to most 3 power rods, you will be OK, fantastic outfit! Tom Awesome! Thanks Tom! I'm really looking forward to trying out the new setup. Hopefully I can out fish my buddy this year...he uses the walleye glx rods and has been out fishing me 3-1 for the last several years. I didn't want to shell out for a walleye setup bc I only fish for them once a year. This makes my day! Quote
ChicagoEd Posted May 31, 2014 Author Posted May 31, 2014 I know a ton of walleye guys that fish the 822 for the jig weights you listed. You will love it. Sweet! This gives me a lot of confidence in my setup now. Really looking forward to it. Other than the technique I mentioned, do you recommend any other technique that will work well with this setup? Walleyes will come up in the bays and feed in the flats then hang around deeper water by rocks/boulders throughout the day. Early morning we catch them in the channels, anywhere we find current and rocks we find walleyes. Also have some great reefs in deeper water that produces all the time. Only problem is getting bit off by big pike, but that's also a blast when I manage to land them on light tackle. Anyway, any tips are appreciated. Thanks fellas! Quote
Steveo-1969 Posted June 4, 2014 Posted June 4, 2014 You won't have any trouble handling walleyes with this rod. This year I bought a Loomis walleye rod WPJR 821S GLX and yesterday I caught an 8-pound channel cat in fast moving river current on a jig and Gulp minnow. I couldn't horse him in, but the rod fought the fish beautifully. Your 822S will be great. Sweet setup! 1 Quote
ChicagoEd Posted June 4, 2014 Author Posted June 4, 2014 You won't have any trouble handling walleyes with this rod. This year I bought a Loomis walleye rod WPJR 821S GLX and yesterday I caught an 8-pound channel cat in fast moving river current on a jig and Gulp minnow. I couldn't horse him in, but the rod fought the fish beautifully. Your 822S will be great. Sweet setup! I'm glad to hear it! Unfortunately I probably didn't time my purchase correctly. Rod and reel are in route but sitting in Indy ARRGHH. Well, if it doesn't get here in time it's my own fault for sitting on the fence. I leave tomorrow night so fingers crossed. Quote
Capt.Bob Posted June 5, 2014 Posted June 5, 2014 I have a 6'3"MFX Legend Elite and use it for up to 3/8 oz. jigs and rigging for Walleye and have landed 10lbs + eyes on it with no problem. I am building a 6'6" MLF Legend Elite for the same type of fishing, I expect the same results, it will be much more fun and I think will have no problem in 30' of water and less. I only use a 1000 Sustain on these settups, with the line capacity you have you will be able to tire any Walleye regardless of size, have a great trip sounds like your ready!! 1 Quote
ChicagoEd Posted June 5, 2014 Author Posted June 5, 2014 I have a 6'3"MFX Legend Elite and use it for up to 3/8 oz. jigs and rigging for Walleye and have landed 10lbs + eyes on it with no problem. I am building a 6'6" MLF Legend Elite for the same type of fishing, I expect the same results, it will be much more fun and I think will have no problem in 30' of water and less. I only use a 1000 Sustain on these settups, with the line capacity you have you will be able to tire any Walleye regardless of size, have a great trip sounds like your ready!! Those sound like sweet setups. Wooohooo my NRX 822S DSR and Sustain arrived on time! I have to give it up to *, they really came through for me. I highly recommend them! I'll post pics when i return, hopefully I catch some nice ones! Quote
Super User Gone_Phishin Posted June 6, 2014 Super User Posted June 6, 2014 Sounds like it will also make a superb Lindy rig rod. Quote
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