Best shimano/gloomis texas rig combo

[JohnDHenry]

Hello, I'm graduating this year and with the money I'll be looking to get a really nice Texas rig combo. My current plan is to get a core 50mg7 (if I can find one) and a GLX 803 JWR. Thoughts and or suggestions? My current t-rig combo is a 843 MBR E6X with a scorpion xt 1000 and I love it just want a rod a bit lighter and more sensitive. Thanks 

[Catt]

Personal I would buy 2 reels & 2 rods!

[DaveT63]

Core and MBR843C GLX

[tkunk]

You didn't mention a budget.  The NRX893C with a Metanium XG is a nice setup.

[JohnDHenry]

50 minutes ago, portiabrat said:

You didn't mention a budget.  The NRX893C with a Metanium XG is a nice setup.

I would say around $550 would be budget. I was thinking around $220 or so for a core and around $300 for a GLX (gently used of course)

[Mike L]

13 hours ago, DaveT63 said:

Core and MBR843C GLX

Same rod but I use a Chronarch 100SF with it. ...Just can't put it down

 

 

 

 

Mike

[lonnie g]

chronarchs are great. try the feel of the revo stx,  really smooth.

[DaveT63]

13 hours ago, JohnDHenry said:

I would say around $550 would be budget. I was thinking around $220 or so for a core and around $300 for a GLX (gently used of course)

For that budget, I would consider the Metanium MGL with the GLX.  You can find the MGL at several Japanese tackle sites for just under $300 shipped, and you should easily be able to find a nice used GLX for $250.  I have two that I spent $200 or less on.

 

Dave

[curtis9]

May favorite t rig setup is a core 50 on a 853 GLX.  I also have a 843 and 844 GLX, and a 843 NRX, but prefer the 853 for texas rigs.  

[runt4561]

personally, I don't see the benefit of spending an astronomical amount on rods and reels. you can still get a great performing shimano citica that will last for many years if taken care of and as far as rods are concerned.... there are more options than a loomis glx. I owned one and it was a great rod but, I could have got an equally nice rod for $200 as opposed to $300.

 

 

Like somebody else said, I would get 2 rod and reel setups for the same amount of money.

[JohnDHenry]

53 minutes ago, runt4561 said:

personally, I don't see the benefit of spending an astronomical amount on rods and reels. you can still get a great performing shimano citica that will last for many years if taken care of and as far as rods are concerned.... there are more options than a loomis glx. I owned one and it was a great rod but, I could have got an equally nice rod for $200 as opposed to $300.

 

 

Like somebody else said, I would get 2 rod and reel setups for the same amount of money.

I realize that the stuff I mentioned is not the best bang for your buck. But that's not what I'm after, I'm after a top notch setup. I did get my first core 100mg in today and my goodness is is amazing.

[runt4561]

2 minutes ago, JohnDHenry said:

I realize that the stuff I mentioned is not the best bang for your buck. But that's not what I'm after, I'm after a top notch setup. I did get my first core 100mg in today and my goodness is is amazing.

 

 

I understand what you are saying. just offering up another perspective. good luck with whatever you choose.

[JohnDHenry]

Thank you

[LOZSteve]

NRX893c and a Curado 70.  With a little searching you should be able to score this for around $600.  

[JDNKC]

Curado 70 and an IMX worm rod.  I love the 803.

 

http://www.gloomis.com/content/g-loomis/us/en/home/conventional/rods1/bass/imx-bass/IMX_JIG_WORM_CASTING.html

[TX-Deluxe]

On 3/14/2017 at 8:28 PM, DaveT63 said:

Core and MBR843C GLX

Core= ?

[DaveT63]

6 hours ago, TX-Deluxe said:

Core= ?

Shimano Core 50Mg7 or 51Mg7.  Or Core 100/101Mg.

[TX-Deluxe]

2 hours ago, DaveT63 said:

Shimano Core 50Mg7 or 51Mg7.  Or Core 100/101Mg.

Is that a discontinued model? Seeing them for $1500.

What is its successor?

[DaveT63]

I believe it is discontinued.  I've seen them used on the bay and and on the Flea Market here and on other forums for about $250.  Well worth it.  I can't say for certain, but I believe the Shimano Aldebaran 50/51 could be considered it's successor.