New Loomis GLX vs NRX for shakey head/drop shot

[Molay1292]

Unfortunately I can tell you how the new Gloomis warranty works.  There is no longer a wild card program, what they have now is called the expediter service and their usual life time warranty.   

If you think the rod broke because of material failure you can send it in to be evaluated under the life time warranty and replaced or repaired at no cost if found to broken due to materials or workmanship.   The second option is to pay either 75 or 100 dollar fee depending on rod type and have it replaced no questions asked.

If they no longer make the model you have, they will replace it with what they feel is the closest match.

Broke the tip on a GLX not so long ago, while Gloomis was very polite and easy to work with, my personal opinion is that St. Croix's warranty service is the best in the business.    

[bigfruits]

what I do like about the expeditor vs the goldstar is that Loomis sends you the rod before you ship the damaged one back.

a nice thing about st. croix's goldstar is that you can upgrade to a different rod even from the same line.

both are great insurance plans and are worth quite a bit to me. ive used them both and they went very smoothly.

 

[David228]

1 hour ago, fishindad said:

David,

I'm chiming in late here but you've already received lots of good advice. I see that you're in AL and prefer to fish for largemouth in rivers - I dropshot in the clear lakes of Michigan for smallies so take that for what it is.

Best and most sensitive is subjective. I've fished for almost 50 years and have found that it's impossible to find the "ultimate" rod (or reel) for fishing since there is always new and better tackle every year. I have custom rods, GLX, Legend Extreme, Phenix, Shimano, Falcon, etc and they all fish and feel different. 

IMO, since it sounds like you are a newbie to dropshot and shaky head fishing, at least with a spinning rod, you should stick with the rod brand that you're presently using for your casting sticks. Instead focus on the various nuances of the techniques - line combinations and sizes, weights, various shaky head designs, dropshot hooks, how various plastics behave, using the techniques in current, etc, etc. Forget about what rod you're using because using "the best" doesn't mean you're automatically going to cheat the learning curve or somehow become an expert at either technique.

Don't get me wrong, I love trying out new gear and searching for "the one". If you have the disposable income I say go for it. But there's a lot of choices other than NRX. Steez AGS, Phenix K2, Kistler ZBone, Legend Elite with Torzites, Megabass, Archangel. I don't think many folks have fished all of these rods and if they have, I'll bet that each one of these sticks feels and behaves noticeably different. 

If you're going to give both shakyhead fishing and dropshot fishing a real honest effort then I say get one rod for each technique because IMO, the rod action (and power) needed for each is different - and it sounds like you're not wanting to compromise on cost so do it right the first time and get a rod for shakyheads and a rod for dropshotting.

Good luck and tight lines.

 

I grew up fishing for largemouth on tidal waters in south Mississippi. Here in Alabama I find myself targeting coosa river spots more than I do largemouth. I'm pretty familiar with shakey head fishing.. Drop shot on the other hand, I have zero experience. I believe I will let this rod be more targeted towards shakey head and will figure out the drop shot rod down the road.

[fishindad]

3 hours ago, David228 said:

I grew up fishing for largemouth on tidal waters in south Mississippi. Here in Alabama I find myself targeting coosa river spots more than I do largemouth. I'm pretty familiar with shakey head fishing.. Drop shot on the other hand, I have zero experience. I believe I will let this rod be more targeted towards shakey head and will figure out the drop shot rod down the road.

Sounds good. If I were you I'd just use your shaky head rod to dropshot with till you figure out if it's something you want or need to do to catch them Coosa River bad boys. If so, then spend the coin on a high end DS rod (NRX). I still contend one needs two separate rods for optimal presentation : )

[d-camarena]

Shimano zodias is a great alternative

[David228]

Has anyone compared the NRX 842 and the 852? What difference would you expect to see between the two? (Yes, I realize one is 7' and the other is 7' 1")

[Fishin' Fool]

1 hour ago, David228 said:

Has anyone compared the NRX 842 and the 852? What difference would you expect to see between the two? (Yes, I realize one is 7' and the other is 7' 1")

I don't have the information right in front of me but doesn't the 852 have the extra fast action and 842 fast action?

Update- I just looked online that is how they are different.

[bigfruits]

i have the 842c. i am not sure if it is the same blank as the spinning but i think it is. the 842 would be a little better for LIGHT drop shot and a little better for moving baits as it has a slower action and a softer tip, not that the 852s has a stiff tip. the 852s just has something special about it. it made 2 - 3 of my other spinning rods obsolete.

i use the NRX 852s for dropshot, shakyhead, weightless plastics and small jigs/weighted plastics.

to describe the rod i would say its perfect for wacky rigging a 4" weightless senko.

[basscattrent]

I would find it hard to believe that there is a more sensitive blank than the NRX line. I love both my NRX852SJR & NRX822DSR they are crazy sensitive. If I could only choose 1  I would choose the 852SJR I believe it to be more versitile. Truly though if I had it to do over again I would go with a longer  NRX spinning rod like the  NRX Medium 872S JWR 7'3" or NRX  7'6" Medium 902S JWR 7'6"

I have other spinning rods that are 7'6"  and I love them and they cast a mile.

 

[j2015]

The NRX 822 is an awesome drop shot rod, but it is not very versatile.  If you are looking for a technique specific dropshot spinning rod go for it, If you are looking to throw t-rigs, shakey heads; I would go up a power and add a little length.  Try it before you buy it, it is super sensitive and very light, but it does not have a strong hookset, not a problem with fine wire drop shot hooks.    Having said that, for how light it "feels" it does have a lot of power,  I have landed plenty of 3-4lb smallmouth on my nrx822, an occasional giant sheephead and a 20lb carp. 

[DaveT63]

I know it's casting vs spinning, but I used to have a GLX MBR843C (old version) that I loved, but had to let go of.  When I was able to replace it, I bought the NRX MBR843C.  Very nice rod, but for some reason, I don't like it quite as much as the GLX.  And I VERY much prefer my old MBR842C GLX to the NRX.  If I were to do it all over again, I would either get the GLX, or have a custom built. 

[Fishin' Fool]

On 10/23/2016 at 4:17 PM, basscattrent said:

I would find it hard to believe that there is a more sensitive blank than the NRX line. I love both my NRX852SJR & NRX822DSR they are crazy sensitive. If I could only choose 1  I would choose the 852SJR I believe it to be more versitile. Truly though if I had it to do over again I would go with a longer  NRX spinning rod like the  NRX Medium 872S JWR 7'3" or NRX  7'6" Medium 902S JWR 7'6"

I have other spinning rods that are 7'6"  and I love them and they cast a mile.

 

I have two of the NRX 872s. I can't use a 7' rod anymore. As stupid as it sounds that extra few inches just feels right (I know, I know insert that's what she said jokes)

[fishindad]

5 hours ago, DaveT63 said:

I know it's casting vs spinning, but I used to have a GLX MBR843C (old version) that I loved, but had to let go of.  When I was able to replace it, I bought the NRX MBR843C.  Very nice rod, but for some reason, I don't like it quite as much as the GLX.  And I VERY much prefer my old MBR842C GLX to the NRX.  If I were to do it all over again, I would either get the GLX, or have a custom built. 

I also mistakenly sold my MBR843 GLX (kept my 842)! I still contend the first generation 842, 843, 844 in GLX are the finest bass rods ever made. One could fish topwater to bottom contact and everything in between with those 3 rods.

[Stingray23]

If anyone is interested, I have that NRX 842S for sale in the flea market.