Cgrinder Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 if everybody likes Gloomis , why doesn't people buy NFC blanks and get the their dream rod made exactly how they want it ??? are the NFC blanks just as good as the Shimloomis NRX's ??? G. Loomis and NFC are not affiliated. If we could build NRX blanks, we would. 1
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted August 5, 2015 Super User Posted August 5, 2015 G. Loomis and NFC are not affiliated. If we could build NRX blanks, we would. i know they are not, just think there are blanks just as good if not better than the blanks that Shimloomis NRX rods are built on ...
Super User deep Posted August 5, 2015 Super User Posted August 5, 2015 While y'all were funning around, I got off the internet and caught some delicious bass to go with my carrots. Markings on my NRX are in front of the reel seat though. Wonder if it's a fake! First generation NRX as you can see from the single tone foregrip. Still no problems after hundreds of bass and some other species. Mr. Bass says: Use ShimLoomis And fear no fish! Just to be sure - did you check the exposed blank behind the reel seat/grip and in front of the butt? This is where the rod specs are on all of my NRXs. In front of the foregrip, all you have are the Loomis logo and NRX as you mentioned. This file photo shows the markings... Nevermind. Figured out the position of the blank info and the logo from the tackletour reviews. The blue rods have all the specs plus the logo in front of the reel seat, like my post shows. The green rods have the specs behind the reel seat, but the logo in front, like Goose's post shows. 1
Super User J Francho Posted August 5, 2015 Super User Posted August 5, 2015 I saw an Ugly Stik with a crooked sticker… 1
NJSalt Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 what's going on with the cracked cork ??? forgot all about it till just now , i went to a tackle shop the other day and was looking at the NRX's and noticed the cork on one of the rods was split , i might go there tomorrow and i'll take a picture of it , still blows me away that the Gloomis brand loyals would still buy these rods ... well I guess it's a good thing that it's their money and not yours, right?
Super User Master Bait'r Posted August 5, 2015 Super User Posted August 5, 2015 ^^^ I remember my first beer. Bahahaha well played... But I feel like it may have been a wine cooler haha 1
Super User buzzed bait Posted August 5, 2015 Super User Posted August 5, 2015 When I'm fishing, I want to look good. Image is everything ya know....lol. Hootie could have fooled us with that ugly mug in the avatar pic.... 1
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted August 6, 2015 Super User Posted August 6, 2015 well I guess it's a good thing that it's their money and not yours, right? absolutely
Super User Redlinerobert Posted August 6, 2015 Super User Posted August 6, 2015 If you're paying $600-$800 for a rod it better say Megabass on it. 1
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted August 6, 2015 Super User Posted August 6, 2015 if i wanted a rod like that 873 , i would have it built on a St.croix 5C71MHXF-B , would Citra-strip the blank down to the raw blank , would wrap with micro guides , fuji skt split reel seet and have split EVA grips . would be a lot lighter and stronger and ridicously sensitive, a killer 3/8-1/2 oz. jig rod ....
Super User *Hootie Posted August 6, 2015 Super User Posted August 6, 2015 could have fooled us with that ugly mug in the avatar pic.... Hey, Hey,...lol. Hootie 1
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted August 6, 2015 Super User Posted August 6, 2015 500$ for a rod i aaint rich but i can afford that but aint no way...just like someone said before on BR they can afford a Ferrari but they choose a mustang to drive.it aint all about bling IMO 200$ and less rods can do it all and still not break
Steveo-1969 Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 500$ for a rod i aaint rich but i can afford that but aint no way...just like someone said before on BR they can afford a Ferrari but they choose a mustang to drive.it aint all about bling IMO 200$ and less rods can do it all and still not break I was saying the same thing 5 short years ago. I saw a $100 Carrot Stik in a tackle shop and said "There's no way I would pay $100 for a fishing rod!". Now I own an NRX and have discovered what a pleasure it is to fish with a rod of this high quality. I may not catch more fish, but I enjoy the act of fishing more with this rod. I own a Dodge Charger and love it. But I bet a Ferrari would be even more fun to drive. 3
Super User *Hootie Posted August 6, 2015 Super User Posted August 6, 2015 I was saying the same thing 5 short years ago. I saw a $100 Carrot Stik in a tackle shop and said "There's no way I would pay $100 for a fishing rod!". Now I own an NRX and have discovered what a pleasure it is to fish with a rod of this high quality. I may not catch more fish, but I enjoy the act of fishing more with this rod. I own a Dodge Charger and love it. But I bet a Ferrari would be even more fun to drive. A Dodge Charger sounds good to me. I drive a itty bitty Hyundai Accent. Hootie 1
Super User F14A-B Posted August 6, 2015 Super User Posted August 6, 2015 Myself? I'm more likely to have a custom made.. But, I wouldn't condemn anyone for spending their own money..( Nrx ) I hear they are amazing.
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted August 7, 2015 Super User Posted August 7, 2015 I have driven a Ferrari,gtr,supra,audi,benz,nice cars but im a utilitarian every vehicle i have has to carry 5 people and be worked on anyplace or time if need be,my pistol grip baitcasters from all makers does all i need to do i have around 30 of them cheap to mid range i have yet to handicap myself.having a light weight rod to me isnt important i need durable and i can fish all day long with a 10 oz rod and reel combo.
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted August 7, 2015 Super User Posted August 7, 2015 Myself? I'm more likely to have a custom made.. But, I wouldn't condemn anyone for spending their own money..( Nrx ) I hear they are amazing. no one condemned them , just wondering why with all the problems and shoddy work on the rods that people would continue to fork out over $500 plus on these ..... 1
Super User FishTank Posted August 7, 2015 Super User Posted August 7, 2015 The silk screening is different for the blue and green rods. My guess is somebody at Loomis is color blind. It still should not have been missed, especially during the build process when the rod gets sorted to go out to get guides put on and possibly the wrap done. It then comes back with the guides done, gets sorted again, and goes to get the guides lined up. The logo matches the paper work that travels with the rod when it goes out. The wraps get rechecked. It then gets coated by hand (again should have been seen here). Then gets inspected and bagged (again should have been seen). Then finally stored in inventory by the logo, label and paper work. Every station uses the logo to pass in on to the next during the production process. If it is real, i am at a loss to how it happened. 1
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted August 7, 2015 Super User Posted August 7, 2015 The silk screening is different for the blue and green rods. My guess is somebody at Loomis is color blind. It still should not have been missed, especially during the build process when the rod gets sorted to go out to get guides put on and possibly the wrap done. It then comes back with the guides done, gets sorted again, and goes to get the guides lined up. The logo matches the paper work that travels with the rod when it goes out. The wraps get rechecked. It then gets coated by hand (again should have been seen here). Then gets inspected and bagged (again should have been seen). Then finally stored in inventory by the logo, label and paper work. Every station uses the logo to pass in on to the next during the production process. If it is real, i am at a loss to how it happened. yeah i'm embarrased for them too ...
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted August 7, 2015 Super User Posted August 7, 2015 Like pgersumky says ..if your paying 500$ for a rod that has a history of poor craftsmanship. IMO id rather use a rod that just gets the job done.its like saying hey i have a Lamborghini in my driveway buts its blown up. 1
Super User *Hootie Posted August 7, 2015 Super User Posted August 7, 2015 The silk screening is different for the blue and green rods. My guess is somebody at Loomis is color blind. It still should not have been missed, especially during the build process when the rod gets sorted to go out to get guides put on and possibly the wrap done. It then comes back with the guides done, gets sorted again, and goes to get the guides lined up. The logo matches the paper work that travels with the rod when it goes out. The wraps get rechecked. It then gets coated by hand (again should have been seen here). Then gets inspected and bagged (again should have been seen). Then finally stored in inventory by the logo, label and paper work. Every station uses the logo to pass in on to the next during the production process. If it is real, i am at a loss to how it happened. It no doubt got spotted. Probably by more than one person. These days, so many people have that, "it's not my job" attitude. Hootie
Super User Goose52 Posted August 7, 2015 Super User Posted August 7, 2015 So Chicken Little says the sky is falling (I don't think my NRX has the specification data on the blank). Then we get about 60 posts of Henny Penny, Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey, and Turkey Lurkey jumping on board and saying YES, the sky is falling. Meanwhile, the OP has disappeared and we still don't know for sure if his rod REALLY is missing the data. Geez, you usually only see this type of thread in winter. Everyone should go fishing or something... 12
Cgrinder Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 Yep. Goose has it right. I've been out enjoying my NRX instead of arguing. XD 1
Super User F14A-B Posted August 7, 2015 Super User Posted August 7, 2015 So Chicken Little says the sky is falling (I don't think my NRX has the specification data on the blank). Then we get about 60 posts of Henny Penny, Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey, and Turkey Lurkey jumping on board and saying YES, the sky is falling. Meanwhile, the OP has disappeared and we still don't know for sure if his rod REALLY is missing the data. Geez, you usually only see this type of thread in winter. Everyone should go fishing or something... ROF.. Funny stuff! How about Old McDonald next time? Lol..
Super User J Francho Posted August 7, 2015 Super User Posted August 7, 2015 One of my Saint Croix rods has hand written specs from the factory, lol. Must be poor quality! 1
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