FoulHooked Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 Need some opinions. Looking to buy the NRX 803c and wanted some feedback from guys experienced with it. Uses will be light t rigs and jigs 3/16 oz up to possible 1/2 oz. Flipping and pitching light cover and also skipping docks. Concern 1- Does the NRX 803c have enough of a tip to be able to skip docks and low hanging trees Concern 2- Does it have enough of a backbone to pull fish from under docks. I know it isn't a broom handle of a rod but will it do it? I'm also looking for a heavier power jig rod for deeper ledges. Will also throw Carolina rig. Trying to decide between the NRX 895c jwr and the Megabass Destroyer FMJ. Price won't play a role in my decision. I would rather spend more money and be pleased with my rods than save a $100 or so and wish I would have gone a different route. Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted December 12, 2017 Super User Posted December 12, 2017 I own the IMX 803C, so it's not quite the same as far as sensitivity, but it's close in every other aspect. I use mine mostly for weightless Senko's, Neko rigs, and light texas rigs (1/8-1/4). I would never go up to a 1/2oz. jig or t-rig with it. It would be overpowered, for sure. As far as skipping, I skip Senko's under docks just fine with it and the shorter length is nice for that. It doesn't have a lot of power, so if I was skipping a 3/8 or 1/2oz jig under docks, I'd want a 4 power. 1 Quote
FoulHooked Posted December 12, 2017 Author Posted December 12, 2017 I would say that the majority of what I will use it for will be light t rigs (3/16oz - 3/8oz) pitching river banks light cover. I will also use it for shaky head (1/8oz - 1/4oz) which is why I'm leaning towards the 3 power. Most jig work will be light as well (1/4oz - 3/8oz) the half oz would be very rare if at all. Just was wondering about the tip and how well it handles the lighter stuff in terms of skipping Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted December 13, 2017 Super User Posted December 13, 2017 A 3/8 or 1/2oz jig with a trailer on it is going to be up around 3/4oz. Again, I vote for a 4 power Gloomis for that. 1 Quote
anderb54 Posted December 28, 2017 Posted December 28, 2017 I love my FMJ, but I'd look into the Valdivia if you're wanting something for deeper ledges and Carolina Rigs. The USA Destroyers are awesome rods, and I'm very happy with both of mine, but the NRX is the more sensitive rod. I'd say the Destroyers are on par with or maybe a little above the GLX in terms of sensitivity, but the ergonomics and feel of them are better than any rod I've used before. My buddy who has a NRX 854C swapped his rod for my FMJ for a day and asked me if I wanted to trade, based on how well balanced and good it felt in his hand. 1 Quote
FoulHooked Posted December 30, 2017 Author Posted December 30, 2017 anderb54 I also want a jig rod for tight quarters.......river banks, laydowns, docks and what not. All will be from the front of a bass boat. Catch is I'm not ready to buy 2 dedicated jig rods. I feel like I would rather have the shorter mobility and ease of a shorter rod (and still fish deep when the conditions call for it) than go long for leverage and hook sets in the longer version (be a pain in the rear in most of my bank pitching activities). Question is, which con could I work around easier...short rod great for in tight not so much for deep ledges or long rod great for deep ledges but not so much for close combat?? Leaning towards the shorter FMJ. Any opinions? Quote
anderb54 Posted January 4, 2018 Posted January 4, 2018 I use my FMJ for basically everything you've just mentioned, and I can tell you that you'll love the rod if you decide to get it. Although I know a longer rod would be better for deeper water, I have no complaints about using mine for that purpose. I found myself using the FMJ for deeper applications more often than my EMTF, even though I bought the EMTF for deeper football jig fishing and worming. It's just a great rod. I can also confirm from posts and the *** review that the FMJ also makes a pretty decent chatterbait and spinnerbait rod too Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted January 4, 2018 Super User Posted January 4, 2018 803 is work fine for what you want. you will want the 894 or 873 for your other rod and what you want to use it for if staying loomis. I've used both the NRX and MB. Don't have a ton of time on the MB yet but have a lot on the NRX rods I used to have. I'd go MB. the 895 is a the worst NRX model made. It is ridiculously tip heavy and is very, very stout. 1 Quote
TimTheGearNerd Posted February 22, 2021 Posted February 22, 2021 @FoulHooked what did you end up getting? Quote
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