St. Croix Legend Xtreme Vs Loomis Nrx

[CYP]

Has anyone fished both?   Im looking to get the most sensitive rod I can for Small Jigs and weightless worms just trying to weigh my options.  I see everyone raving about the NRX just looking to see if there are maybe some options that are just as sensitive but a bit cheaper.

 

Thanks

 

CYP

[DaveT63]

I've never used the NRX, but I have a hard time imagining the Xtreme would disappoint you, based my experiences with them.

[CYP]

I've never used the NRX, but I have a hard time imagining the Xtreme would disappoint you, based my experiences with them.

 

Thanks,  Im leaning towards 

St. Croix Legend Xtreme Casting Rod 7'1" Med Hvy X Fa

 

Any issues with this one for light jigs and weighless plastics and the occasional hollow belly frog?

[Siebert Outdoors]

Thanks,  Im leaning towards 

St. Croix Legend Xtreme Casting Rod 7'1" Med Hvy X Fa

 

Any issues with this one for light jigs and weighless plastics and the occasional hollow belly frog?

 

 

I've got that exact rod.  I use it for lighter jigs, t rigs, shaky heads, small tubes,  etc.  It is an awesome rod.   Hollow Frog?  It may work but it wouldn't be my first choice.  I've never fished the NRX.  Only GLX's on the Loomis side.  The GLX is also a great rod.

[Dwight Hottle]

Has anyone fished both?   Im looking to get the most sensitive rod I can for Small Jigs and weightless worms just trying to weigh my options.  I see everyone raving about the NRX just looking to see if there are maybe some options that are just as sensitive but a bit cheaper.

 

Thanks

 

CYP

 

 

I'm back! I own both & have fished them almost side to side. I think the NRX is slightly more sensitive but only slightly. You might not notice  a difference because they are so close. I have a NRX 804 Fast Heavy & a LXC74HF also Heavy Fast. The Loomis is rated 5/16 to 3/4 oz & the Croix is rated 3/8 to 1 & 1/2 oz. These are the two rods that I am comparing for sensitivity.  

[DaveT63]

I have that model and LOVE it. I use it for weighted T-Rigs, usually Beaver and Craw baits. It would be a great rod for light to medium jigs, maybe 1/2 to 3/4 oz. I imagine it could be used for frogs in open water or light cover, but it might be a little light for heavy slop.

[CYP]

I'm back! I own both & have fished them almost side to side. I think the NRX is slightly more sensitive but only slightly. You might not notice  a difference because they are so close. I have a NRX 804 Fast Heavy & a LXC74HF also Heavy Fast. The Loomis is rated 5/16 to 3/4 oz & the Croix is rated 3/8 to 1 & 1/2 oz. These are the two rods that I am comparing for sensitivity.  

Dwight,

 

Do you fish weightless plastics on the LXC74HF?

 

Thanks,

 

Scott

[tomustang]

I would hope not unless they are giant plastics.

I use the medium fast for weightless/trig/lighter jigs

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

St Croix Rods tend to fish a little heavier power wise than similarly labeled rods from other makers. Labels and subjective ratings aside, an apples to apples comparison between the two makers would come down to personal preference, and of course price. 

[DTack]

Of those two in any model I would definitely go for the St. Croix.

[Dwight Hottle]

Dwight,

 

Do you fish weightless plastics on the LXC74HF?

 

Thanks,

 

Scott

 

Scott yes I do. I use that rod for Big EZ's on a 3/32 weighted owner screw lock hook. Also big dippers.  

[jonnyblazex]

  For a G Loomis, I would go with a 3 power medium heavy, and for the Croix a medium power, especially when you say light jigs and weightless plastics.  They would be the same rod for rod, as others have mentioned, the Croix is about a power heavier in their ratings.  I prefer G Loomis NRX over the St. Croix, but everyone has their opinion.  The G loomis is a little more, and the thing that really really bums me out about them is that they dropped the WILD CARD warranty!  WHY! I still bought one a few days ago, couldn't resist.  They still have an expeditor service, but you pay $100 for a replacement, where as I believe the st Croix still has lifetime rod replacement, maybe pay shipping one way.  I'm pretty careful with my rods, so Im not too worried about it breaking.  If I have a mishap and break it by a dumb accident, I'll gladly pay the $100 replacement fee, but man that wildcard would have been nice for the first pass.  Just my .02c

[DaveT63]

For a G Loomis, I would go with a 3 power medium heavy, and for the Croix a medium power, especially when you say light jigs and weightless plastics.  They would be the same rod for rod, as others have mentioned, the Croix is about a power heavier in their ratings.

I dont' quite agree with this. I own a G Loomis MBR842C GLX, a SC XC70MF, and used to own a Loomis MBR843C GLX. The St Croix is much closer to the 842 than the 843. And my XC71MHXF might be a LITTLE heavier power than the 843 was, but definitely not a full power.

Just my thoughts, YMMV.

Dave

[War Eagle 44]

Loomis MBR rods are specifically meant to fish like a rod one power heavier, so for instance the MBR842 will fish like a 3 power JWR Loomis. The MBR rods also have a very different taper when compared to a JWR. I can't remember exactly where I read this but I just thought I'd throw that out there just in case it helps.

[rangerjockey]

Having fished both I like the NRX better. Just seems to fit me.. The MBR doesn't fish any heavier than the JWR, if anything they feel a little softer and a touch slower. more of a all purpose taper..

  I buy all of my Loomis rods from American Legacy.. If you break one you bought from them, they will replace it..

[CYP]

Thanks everyone, still on the fence

[tomustang]

Thanks everyone, still on the fence

Have you tried the new xtreme handles? Some don't like the feel.

Xtreme is heavier but balances nice, it's a tick less sensitive but you'll have to decide if that nrx sensitivity is worth $100~ more to you.

What do you mean by small size lures?

[CYP]

Have you tried the new xtreme handles? Some don't like the feel.

Xtreme is heavier but balances nice, it's a tick less sensitive but you'll have to decide if that nrx sensitivity is worth $100~ more to you.

What do you mean by small size lures?

I have a while ago, doesnt seem to be carried around me any longer.  Small size 1/4-3/8 oz jigs, weightless wacky rigs (Ochos and Biospawn) mostly. 

[tomustang]

I throw all that on the medium.

The 3/8 jig and 3/8 weighted plastics are the transition weights for me, I can throw them on the M or MH.

[Arv]

This doesn't really answer your question, but I have a nrx 853c on they way, it should be here early this coming week. I got it for a lot of the same presentations you mentioned. I just wasn't interested in the xtreme as much since the nrx seems to get a bit more love for being the most sensitive and what not.

[rangerjockey]

The 853 is a great choice... I also like the 803 around docks ect.

[*Hootie]

This doesn't really answer your question, but I have a nrx 853c on they way, it should be here early this coming week. I got it for a lot of the same presentations you mentioned. I just wasn't interested in the xtreme as much since the nrx seems to get a bit more love for being the most sensitive and what not.

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy.

Hootie

[DelcoSol]

There's a reason why the NRX is the benchmark for sensitivity. You can get a rep sample for under $400. I have an 893 and 803 and payed $385 and $325. Contact The Tackle Trap.