Super User Master Bait'r Posted November 22, 2014 Super User Posted November 22, 2014 The JWR852C will be perfect. Very much so. I have the 852c green and love it for everything light and tiny but nobody ever talks about how underrated these rods are as far as weight rating. The 852 is rated to 3/8oz but I'd say it has the power to easily go higher. The backbone in these NRX rods is unbelievable, they are extremely stout. As with all finesse rods, I'd want to stick w the lower power if I could, as it will cast much better. If say unless you were planning on throwing around baits at the high end of that rating I would stick with the 2 power. It's a hell of a stick and it will surprise you with how powerful it actually is. Quote
cabrela Posted November 22, 2014 Author Posted November 22, 2014 Very much so. I have the 852c green and love it for everything light and tiny but nobody ever talks about how underrated these rods are as far as weight rating. The 852 is rated to 3/8oz but I'd say it has the power to easily go higher. The backbone in these NRX rods is unbelievable, they are extremely stout. As with all finesse rods, I'd want to stick w the lower power if I could, as it will cast much better. If say unless you were planning on throwing around baits at the high end of that rating I would stick with the 2 power. It's a hell of a stick and it will surprise you with how powerful it actually is. You are talking about the NRX right? But what about the GLX? Do they have the same tip? Is the GLX as stout as the NRX? Or softer? Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted November 22, 2014 Super User Posted November 22, 2014 You are talking about the NRX right? But what about the GLX? Do they have the same tip? Is the GLX as stout as the NRX? Or softer? Sorry I missed that part. I have never fished the GLX. Quote
cabrela Posted November 22, 2014 Author Posted November 22, 2014 That the problem, the 852 is a medium and is rated up to 3/8 and the 853 is rated up to 5/8 and is a medium-heavy, I don´t know if I´m thinking right but if it was a medium with a top rating of 5/8 I wouldn´t even think twice because it would have some backbone, but I´m affraid that the 852 will not have the power and the 853 will be too stiff (being a MH rod it will flex less)....and since I can´t hold them before I buy it and they are not a $50 rod....that´s way I´m trying to figure it out. Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted November 22, 2014 Super User Posted November 22, 2014 1/8-1/4oz weight + plastic in open water/light cover = 853 1 Quote
cabrela Posted November 22, 2014 Author Posted November 22, 2014 1/8-1/4oz weight + plastic in open water/light cover = 853 Can I ask you if you own or fished a GLX 853? Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted November 22, 2014 Super User Posted November 22, 2014 Can I ask you if you own or fished a GLX 853? I've fished the GLX 844/853/854 i've fished the NRX853(used to own the 854) and own the NRX 893/894 Quote
cabrela Posted November 22, 2014 Author Posted November 22, 2014 I've fished the GLX 844/853/854 i've fished the NRX853(used to own the 854) and own the NRX 893/894 Great!! Can you tell me a bit (or a bunch) about the rod, please? Tip, backbone, you name it... Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted November 22, 2014 Super User Posted November 22, 2014 It sounds like you want a specific answer. What exactely do you want to know? Quote
cabrela Posted November 22, 2014 Author Posted November 22, 2014 It sounds like you want a specific answer. What exactely do you want to know? Basically if the 853C JWR´s tip is soft enough to cast with ease and far a 3/16oz weight, does it load well to throw out there a 3/16? Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted November 22, 2014 Super User Posted November 22, 2014 3/16 oz + plastic , yes. Total weight will be around 5/16 or 3/8 depending on bait. You will have no issues Quote
cabrela Posted November 22, 2014 Author Posted November 22, 2014 3/16 oz + plastic , yes. Total weight will be around 5/16 or 3/8 depending on bait. You will have no issues And what about 1/8oz plus plastic? Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted November 22, 2014 Super User Posted November 22, 2014 You will be able to cast it just fine but ideally the 852 would be bettet suited for that in terms of sheer distance. I would rather throw a 1/8 oz + plastic on the 853 then a 1/4oz-5/16 on the 852. If at some point you get a fish wrapped in wood or junk, you will be glad you have the 853. If you are never throwing in cover and this rod will be 100% open water, the 852 would be a better choice as more often than not you're probably throwing 1/8 and 3/16. Add in any element of cover, get the 853 for 3/16-5/16. 1 Quote
rangerjockey Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 I usually use my 853 for 5/16 and up..I would agree 3/16 and a plastic of some kind would be fine.. I personally wouldn't go any lighter..1/8 oz.. Id be looking at the 2 power. 1 Quote
cabrela Posted November 22, 2014 Author Posted November 22, 2014 You will be able to cast it just fine but ideally the 852 would be bettet suited for that in terms of sheer distance... Can you tell me how much in casting distance would I lose with the 853 (aprox.)? Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted November 22, 2014 Super User Posted November 22, 2014 Hard to say. Depends on reel, how well you can cast, etc. it will be easier to throw the 1/8 on the 852 though. Quote
cabrela Posted November 22, 2014 Author Posted November 22, 2014 Hard to say. Depends on reel, how well you can cast, etc. it will be easier to throw the 1/8 on the 852 though. I plan to mount on it a Metanium... Thank you very much for everything, you are a saint! Quote
John G Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 The Metanium and whatever NRX you choose would make a very nice combo. 1 Quote
cabrela Posted November 23, 2014 Author Posted November 23, 2014 The Metanium and whatever NRX you choose would make a very nice combo. GLX... Quote
cabrela Posted November 23, 2014 Author Posted November 23, 2014 I wouldn´t mind to buy a NRX... Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted November 23, 2014 Super User Posted November 23, 2014 I would go with the 853. 1/8oz with a decent sized worm or craw is going to be at least 3/16-1/4, the 3/8+plastic will be over 1/2. Casting long distances, the little bit of added power may be necessary to help get those hooks to stick em too. I agree with this and I own this rod,..but his assessment a worm or craw would make it a bit heavier. I'd go with the 853, for me the 852 would be more for weightless. 1 Quote
cabrela Posted November 23, 2014 Author Posted November 23, 2014 I agree with this and I own this rod,..but his assessment a worm or craw would make it a bit heavier. I'd go with the 853, for me the 852 would be more for weightless. Thanks, And since you own it, can you tell me about the rod? Especially its tip, where it flex, how and how much does it flex, how is the rod´s tip? Quote
cabrela Posted November 23, 2014 Author Posted November 23, 2014 This is getting really intense. Four pages, and we're nowhere...lol. Hootie You are helping alot... Quote
John G Posted November 23, 2014 Posted November 23, 2014 Personally, I don't think you're looking for help. You ask, "why"? Simple, nothing's helping. Hootie Hootie, I do think he is looking for help. The man is in Portugal and unlike us, he doesn't have a Bass Pro Shops down the street that he can visit and handle every rod in the store. Buying an expensive rod that you can't hold is risky so I don't fault him for wanting to be as close to 100% sure of his purchase as he can be. 2 Quote
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