Stingray23 Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 I purchased my first and only G Loomis rod this past Nov.'14. Its an NRX spinning rod that I love. Very light, very sensitive, and I love the looks. I would like to upgrade all my rods now to GLX and NRX rods. I need some help from you guys as to which ones for each technique. I asked this on another forum and am looking for some more suggestions. BTW, I am not a huge fan of really long rods but if its a must for a specific technique, then I will consider it. Thanks. Jerkbaits- I'd like to stay in the 6'6"-6'8" range. Mostly in the 1/2oz range Spinnerbaits- I like to be between 6'10"-7'3" range. 3/8-1/2oz range Topwater- 6'6"-7' range. 1/4oz-1/2oz poppers and walking baits Pitchin'jigs/Frogs-7'-7'3"range. I mostly use 1/2oz jigs but would like something that can handle at least a 1oz jig Worms-7'-7'3" range. As light as 1/4oz-1/2oz Square bill cranks-7'. Your typical square bills Lip-less cranks-7'. Something that can handle up to a 3/4oz crank Quote
Stingray23 Posted March 15, 2015 Author Posted March 15, 2015 No one fishes Loomis any more? lol Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted March 15, 2015 Super User Posted March 15, 2015 Someone will be along shortly Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted March 15, 2015 Super User Posted March 15, 2015 Get in touch with Gary at TheTackletrap. He fishes alot of higher end rods such as the GLX and NRX lines. He could point you in the right direction. Quote
John G Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 I'll take a stab at you needs. I fish from the bank so I don't fish jerkbaits or cranks but from everything I have read about Squarebills and Lipess cranks, you need a rod with backbone. The 843 has backbone but it may be a little faster than you want. I have read that the 782GLX makes a fine jerkbait rod. I know that it makes a fine Topwater rod. I have never owned the NRX873CRR but it is on my want list for the techniques that you mentioned. Jerk Baits - MBR782GLX Spinnerbaits- MBR843GLX Topwater - MBR782GLX Worms - NRX852C Pitchin Jigs / Frogs - NRX873CRR Lipless Crankbaits - MBR843GLX or MBR844GLX Squarebills - MBR843GLX Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 15, 2015 Super User Posted March 15, 2015 I'll take a stab at you needs. I fish from the bank so I don't fish jerkbaits or cranks but from everything I have read about Squarebills and Lipess cranks, you need a rod with backbone. The 843 has backbone but it may be a little faster than you want. I have read that the 782GLX makes a fine jerkbait rod. I know that it makes a fine Topwater rod. I have never owned the NRX873CRR but it is on my want list for the techniques that you mentioned. Jerk Baits - MBR782GLX Spinnerbaits- MBR843GLX Topwater - MBR782GLX Worms - NRX852C Pitchin Jigs / Frogs - NRX873CRR Lipless Crankbaits - MBR843GLX or MBR844GLX Squarebills - MBR843GLX All great suggestions and I will add another for your consideration: PR844C is my dedicated topwater rod, but it could handle double-duty as another crankbait rod for medium weight lures. Quote
Super User smalljaw67 Posted March 15, 2015 Super User Posted March 15, 2015 To be perfectly honest with you, the NRX for jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, topwaters, and lipless and square bill cranks is basically wasting money. The NRX rods are made for ultimate sensitivity and they really don't have any models made for those purposes but there are some that will work for sure. John G. has listed pretty much what you need but I think for square bills and lipless cranks I wouldn't use a GLX in mag bass line, I'd use the CBR845 which is a medium heavy crankbait rod that has a great action, not too soft with just the right amount of flex and power. And I wouldn't use an NRX or GLX for frogs, I'd go with the frog series, in fact I'd probably save a lot more money and use the jerkbait rod (I have a JBR752C) and the topwater rods and then get an NRX or GLX flipping stick and an NRX for worms and jigs. By doing like this you can save enough money that you can have multiple NRX jig and worm rods to cover lighter offering to heavy stuff but I just don't see a reason to use a rod like that on moving baits. Quote
Stingray23 Posted March 15, 2015 Author Posted March 15, 2015 What do you guys think about saving even more money and getting the new Loomis E6X rods for moving baits and NRX for jigs, worms, etc...? Anyone try the new E6X yet? Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 15, 2015 Super User Posted March 15, 2015 What do you guys think about saving even more money and getting the new Loomis E6X rods for moving baits and NRX for jigs, worms, etc...? Anyone try the new E6X yet? The Jury is still out on this one. Further deliberation will be required before a verdict can be confidently rendered. A-Jay Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted March 15, 2015 Super User Posted March 15, 2015 What do you guys think about saving even more money and getting the new Loomis E6X rods for moving baits and NRX for jigs, worms, etc...? Anyone try the new E6X yet? I have the crankbait model E6X 845CBR in route. I will respond after using it. 3 Quote
Super User smalljaw67 Posted March 16, 2015 Super User Posted March 16, 2015 I have the crankbait model E6X 845CBR in route. I will respond after using it. I can't wait to hear about it, that is the model I'm interested in too. Quote
Diggy Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 I think you may need an 895c for 1oz jigs, I use the 894c for up to 3/4oz Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted March 16, 2015 Super User Posted March 16, 2015 I think you may need an 895c for 1oz jigs, I use the 894c for up to 3/4oz I would concur. Although you may get away with it using the GLX FPR 894C. Quote
Super User WRB Posted March 16, 2015 Super User Posted March 16, 2015 The PR or popping rod series has been under the radar for bass anglers. I have used the PR845C for over 15 years, small 3/8-5/8 oz crankbaits and lipless cranks, structure spoons to 1 oz. Not a expert on NRX rods, wonderful rods but pricey at $545. I use equal custom rods at 1/2 the price. Keep in mind when selecting NRX rods that the power is under rated about 1/2.power compared to GLX; a 2 power NRX is close to but a little less than a 3 power GLX. Tom Quote
BasshunterJGH Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 I have the crankbait model E6X 845CBR in route. I will respond after using it. Ordered the same model from the tackle trap last Friday. Looking forward to trying it out next weekend! Probably going to pair it with a curado i. Quote
Stingray23 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Posted March 25, 2015 I have the crankbait model E6X 845CBR in route. I will respond after using it. Hey Dwight, did you get your rod and have you tried it out yet? Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted March 25, 2015 Super User Posted March 25, 2015 Hey Dwight, did you get your rod and have you tried it out yet? Yes I got it but I haven't used it yet. Lake Erie is still ice covered and that's where I intend to get it broken in. First off it weighs 4 ounces on my Brecknell digital scale. The first two guides are double footed then seven single foot guides and the tiptop. The guide wraps & cork work look fine. The decal tape near the handle with the chartreuse wraps are a little sloppy but acceptable in this price range. It feels light in hand & balances right at the end of the foregrip with a curado 200 I. I'm anxious to put it to work. 1 Quote
Stingray23 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Posted March 25, 2015 Ok, great. Thanks for the info. Look forward to your review after you test it out. Is the rod tip heavy? Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted March 25, 2015 Super User Posted March 25, 2015 Ok, great. Thanks for the info. Look forward to your review after you test it out. Is the rod tip heavy? Not to me. It balances right at the front edge of the foregrip with a shimano curado 200 I. 1 Quote
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