Big Fish Rice Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 Do you have any experience with the infinity vs the other 'higher end' rods? Loomis, Zbone, etc? How do the stack up sensitivity wise? Balance wise? The infinity 7'2" medium seems to suit the widest variety of techniques I do. Have you used both spinning and casting? Also, are you sponsored by lamiglas? Not sure how I'm missing responses...but yes, I have several friends who are G-Loomis only. Of course, those guys don't switch for anything, but two of them have fished with my Infinity and were impressed. But the Infinity series is most definitely compared to the NRX "feel" if you know what I mean. When you pick up the rod, you just get that feeling. The balance, the quality of components, it's at the top of the line without a doubt. Thing is, both the NRX and Infinity are made with the same 3M resin. The Infinity also has a counterbalanced handle, not a split grip like the NRX. That's the biggest "feeling" difference in my opinion. As of right now, I only have casting models for the Infinity lineup. To answer your second question, Lamiglas is my rod sponsor. I've been working with them over the past few years and approached them as they are a local company. I not only own their Infinity, but also the XPs, Excel IIs and even an X-11 Salmon/Steelhead rod that I fish swimbaits on. Past experience would be fishing with Shimano, G-Loomis, Abu Garcia, St. Croix, Phenix, Lew's and other rods. For the money and your investment, there is no better value than the Infinity [in my opinion]. I wish I could send you one to fish with for a week or two...the lineup speaks for itself. Quote
Big Fish Rice Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 Bait monkey got me with the 15% sale on the 735c. Opted for next day fedex. I'm ready to feel the fishes inhale the bait, fart next to my jig and all that jargon I hear on this site. I cant wait to caress the bottom contours of my favorite lakes with jigs and soft plastics. This is officially the most expensive rod I own. NRX rep sample, you're up next Let me know how you like it Diggy...I'm genuinely interested to hear your thoughts. Quote
Diggy Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 Let me know how you like it Diggy...I'm genuinely interested to hear your thoughts. Should be here tonight. I'll throw one of the curados or tatulas on it and it's a party. Is your preference braid or fluoro? Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted July 8, 2014 Super User Posted July 8, 2014 Not sure how I'm missing responses...but yes, I have several friends who are G-Loomis only. Of course, those guys don't switch for anything, but two of them have fished with my Infinity and were impressed. But the Infinity series is most definitely compared to the NRX "feel" if you know what I mean. When you pick up the rod, you just get that feeling. The balance, the quality of components, it's at the top of the line without a doubt. Thing is, both the NRX and Infinity are made with the same 3M resin. The Infinity also has a counterbalanced handle, not a split grip like the NRX. That's the biggest "feeling" difference in my opinion. As of right now, I only have casting models for the Infinity lineup. To answer your second question, Lamiglas is my rod sponsor. I've been working with them over the past few years and approached them as they are a local company. I not only own their Infinity, but also the XPs, Excel IIs and even an X-11 Salmon/Steelhead rod that I fish swimbaits on. Past experience would be fishing with Shimano, G-Loomis, Abu Garcia, St. Croix, Phenix, Lew's and other rods. For the money and your investment, there is no better value than the Infinity [in my opinion]. I wish I could send you one to fish with for a week or two...the lineup speaks for itself. Neither the Lamiglas, nor the NRX, are still made using the 3m resin. It was purchased by Jarden, the owners of Pure Fishing. The resin has zero effect on the rod's feel anyway, it just provides strength. Quote
Diggy Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 Neither the Lamiglas, nor the NRX, are still made using the 3m resin. It was purchased by Jarden, the owners of Pure Fishing. The resin has zero effect on the rod's feel anyway, it just provides strength. My rod better have some darn 3m resins in it or imma be resin hell!!! The rod is here, but the rain is coming down. Ill see how it goes tomorrow. Quote
Big Fish Rice Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Neither the Lamiglas, nor the NRX, are still made using the 3m resin. It was purchased by Jarden, the owners of Pure Fishing. The resin has zero effect on the rod's feel anyway, it just provides strength. Neither the Lamiglas, nor the NRX, are still made using the 3m resin. It was purchased by Jarden, the owners of Pure Fishing. The resin has zero effect on the rod's feel anyway, it just provides strength. Neither are made with "Powerlux" any longer, correct. But it doesn't mean that past stock that was manufactured with it aren't still available. I do recall that Powerlux was purchased by Jarden... When I fished with both models, they were manufactured with 3M Powerlux, alongside Cabela's Platinum line. Just speaking of when I had hands on experience...but you are correct. Quote
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