Nrx 852S.....reel Recommendations? Uses?

[UKCATSBASSER]

Hey guys... Just picked up my first nrx. A slight used 852s from eBay. I plan to use it mostly for shaky heads. Will have a 3/16 head on it 80% of the time. Planning to spool with either 12 or 15 pound braid tied to an 8lb leader.

Now trying to find a reel. Thinking of a 2500 stradic ci4. Any others to look at?

Also what other uses do you use your 852s for?

[bigfruits]

i have a 2500 ci4+ and it balances nicely on the 852s. i hold the rod by the foregrip, above the reel seat.

 

i use it for shakey, dropshot (dont do it enough to justify a dropshot rod), 3/16oz jigs with small trailers, senkos, weightless soft plastics.

[Steveo-1969]

IMO you can't go wrong with a Stradic CI4+.  I'm comparing apples to oranges here, but I have a CI4+ 3000 (same frame as 2500 just slightly bigger spool) on a GLX 821s and the balance is perfect for me.  Like I said, apples to oranges because my rod is 3" shorter so take my opinion FWIW...

[WRB]

You can use that combo for any finesse soft plastic rig;

Split shot / Mojo rig

Slip shot /finesse C-rig

Drop shot

Nail head.

1/8 oz dart head w finesse worm.

1/8 oz wacky jig

1/8 oz spider jig

1/8 oz shaky jig

Etc, etc.

Tom

* 1/8 oz or less, use 6 lb leader.

[jignfule]

I've got that exact set up with 8# Tatsu work well in many finesse situations. My problem is that I'm too busy throwing hollow body frogs and heavier jigs and It see very little use.

[iabass8]

That rod works for everything and gets praise as the favorite NRX spinning rod offered. My vote is the ci4+

[Stapsy]

I have the casting version (same blank) and love it for 3/16 shakey heads or t-rigs. Great rod for 3/16-1/4 oz finesse jigs or swim jigs. I have used it for small top waters, jerk baits, and spybaits with no problems.