G Loomis Nrx 822S?

[BasshunterJGH]

Well I'm finally ready to buy my first NRX. I'm looking for a spinning model and the 822s dsr has caught my eye. Obviously I'll be using it for dropshotting 3/16-1/4 ounce, but I'd also like to use it for shakeyheads and tubes in the same weight range. Does it have enough power for a 3/16 oz shakeyhead or 1/4 oz tube? I mean I know that's at the bottom of the lure rating for this rod... What do you think? Is there another model I'll be better off with? No non-NRX suggestions please   Thanks

[John G]

Someone started a Thread a while back about being underwhelmed with their NRX Dropshot or Shakeyhead rod. I don't remember which one it was but you might want to do some research. IIRC, Lucky Craft Man participated in the Thread and I believe that whatever rod it was, he also had it and was also underwhelmed.

[curtis9]

I had the 822 shakeyhead roD, and wasn't thrilled with it. It wax great for light shakeyhead but felt overloaded with anything on the high end of the weight range. From my research I think the 852s is the NRX spinning rod to own.

[BasshunterJGH]

Someone started a Thread a while back about being underwhelmed with their NRX Dropshot or Shakeyhead rod. I don't remember which one it was but you might want to do some research. IIRC, Lucky Craft Man participated in the Thread and I believe that whatever rod it was, he also had it and was also underwhelmed.

I read something on another forum as well from Lucky Craft Man about that. I think it was the 822 SYR. Said he was underwhelmed by the sensitivity compared to to other NRX models or something like that.

[tomustang]

Get the dsr, not the syr.

I have the 822dsr and a legend xtreme mlxf and I do the same job with them:

Dropshot, shakey, wacky, jerkbaits (65/78), tubes, grubs, etc. Fantastic rod and very versatile.

[BasshunterJGH]

I had the 822 shakeyhead roD, and wasn't thrilled with it. It wax great for light shakeyhead but felt overloaded with anything on the high end of the weight range. From my research I think the 852s is the NRX spinning rod to own.

Interesting. I've also have heard good things about the 852s. What do you consider a light shakeyhead?

[John G]

I read something on another forum as well from Lucky Craft Man about that. I think it was the 822 SYR. Said he was underwhelmed by the sensitivity compared to to other NRX models or something like that.

Maybe it was TT. I knew that I read it here or there.

[BasshunterJGH]

Get the dsr, not the syr.

I have the 822dsr and a legend xtreme mlxf and I do the same job with them:

Dropshot, shakey, wacky, jerkbaits (65/78), tubes, grubs, etc. Fantastic rod and very versatile.

What I wanted to hear. Thanks!

[BasshunterJGH]

Maybe it was TT. I knew that I read it hear or there.

That was it. TT

[Sam]

I fish it with 7 pound Sunline Super FC Sniper and it performs as expected.

[BasshunterJGH]

I fish it with 7 pound Sunline Super FC Sniper and it performs as expected.

Funny that's the exact same line I'm going to be using!

[Lucky Craft Man]

As others have said, I was really disappointed with the NRX 822s SYR (I just didn't find this any more sensitive than my GLX Shakeyhead Rod). However, with how unimpressed I was with the SYR, I was extremely impressed with the NRX 822s DSR. With that being said, all I have ever used my NRX 822s DSR is drop shotting and I have used weights from 1/8oz up to 3/4oz. With the tip on this rod, it easily fishes those lightweights and with the strong butt section of this rod, the 3/4oz. maybe pushing it, but you can still use it. With the question you posed (as far using it for drop shotting, shakeyhead, and lightweight tubes), I would seriously consider the NRX 852s JWR. If I can only bring one spinning rod with me that can cover a lot of techniques, it would be this one. For as much as I love the DSR, I just don't think that tip is stout enough for shakeyheads and tubes (even though I do think it has enough backbone for those techniques). Now if you add a second NRX to the line-up, get the DSR and just have it dedicated to drop shot as your 852s JWR could handle the shakeyhead, tube, senko, light T-Rig, soft jerkbait, etc. duties.

Good luck in your search and in the end, any NRX will be the right choice (except maybe the 822s SYR).

[BasshunterJGH]

As others have said, I was really disappointed with the NRX 822s SYR (I just didn't find this any more sensitive than my GLX Shakeyhead Rod). However, with how unimpressed I was with the SYR, I was extremely impressed with the NRX 822s DSR. With that being said, all I have ever used my NRX 822s DSR is drop shotting and I have used weights from 1/8oz up to 3/4oz. With the tip on this rod, it easily fishes those lightweights and with the strong butt section of this rod, the 3/4oz. maybe pushing it, but you can still use it. With the question you posed (as far using it for drop shotting, shakeyhead, and lightweight tubes), I would seriously consider the NRX 852s JWR. If I can only bring one spinning rod with me that can cover a lot of techniques, it would be this one. For as much as I love the DSR, I just don't think that tip is stout enough for shakeyheads and tubes (even though I do think it has enough backbone for those techniques). Now if you add a second NRX to the line-up, get the DSR and just have it dedicated to drop shot as your 852s JWR could handle the shakeyhead, tube, senko, light T-Rig, soft jerkbait, etc. duties.

Good luck in your search and in the end, any NRX will be the right choice (except maybe the 822s SYR).

Thats good info thanks. In the long run I'll probably get both.

[jonnyblazex]

The first G Loomis NRX I purchased was the syr 822 spinning rod in green color. Most sensative rod I have ever tried. It is phenomenal for shaky head, as well as drop shot, and I would never trade it for any other rod for either of these techniques. I have it paired with a shimano stradic ci4 + 2500 and it is always a pleasure to fish. Also works great for any other finesse rig I can think of, like split shot, flick shake, ned rig, small weightless fluke, even jigging for walleyes. One rod does all, and it's a nice crisp light rod.

[Hooligan]

I'm in that category as well. The DSR is one of the greatest rods in the line. The syr leaves a lot to be desired. It's adequate for light stuff, but anything over 1/8 and its underpowered. I went to the LTB for the purpose and its incredible.

Love the heck out of the syr, fr start to finish. It migh be just a touch soft, but the low blank power makes up for it.

[21farms]

i have both the NRX 822S DSR and the 852S JWR. i think the 822S will fit the bill for you nicely. i bet you'll end up with both eventually anyway 

[Drop shot-1]

On 5/28/2015 at 4:30 PM, BasshunterJGH said:

Interesting. I've also have heard good things about the 852s. What do you consider a light shakeyhead? 852 is way too much rod for drop shot. I don’t like the handle where the reel is placed on this rod overall I wasn’t a fan of this rod. I see why people like it but I would get the next version up that’s a 7’4/ 7’5  length

I didn’t like the 852 I think the reel seat place too far up from the Butt. This is way too much rod for anything less than a quarter  or 5/16, It’s not a finesse fishing rod.I would use this Rod for throwing traditional 3/0-4/0 size hooks with Cinco’s but not for drop shot not for anything finesse. It’s too heavy. 

[Drop shot-1]

On 5/29/2015 at 7:16 AM, Hooligan said:

I'm in that category as well. The DSR is one of the greatest rods in the line. The syr leaves a lot to be desired. It's adequate for light stuff, but anything over 1/8 and its underpowered. I went to the LTB for the purpose and its incredible.

Love the heck out of the syr, fr start to finish. It migh be just a touch soft, but the low blank power makes up for it.

The DSR in the IMX pro is completely different than the DSR and then NRX line! Not even close!