Johnpenguin Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 Looking for a new bottom contact rod to pair with my chronarch mgl. I was thinking a Xtasy, but does anyone have other suggestions? Quote
LionHeart Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 Considering the MGL, guessing your budget is over my experience 2 Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted March 12, 2019 Super User Posted March 12, 2019 Shimano/Loomis Conquest 1 Quote
hwright38 Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 Abu Garcia Villain 2.0. Or, if you want to match that feathery reel to a feathery rod, the Phenix Feather is a good choice (get the heavy, they fish pretty light). Though if you're thinking of dropping that kind of cash on an Xtasy, you might as well get an NRX Quote
Falkus Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 Stop your research and get the NRX 873 CCR ! Trust me - this is a beast ! 2 Quote
LOZSteve Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 NRX 893, 894, and 873 are going to be the most popular in that line depending on what weight and type of bait you are throwing. My favorites of those three is the 894 if if are at a 1/2 ounce jig and trailer. If you are throwing lighter Texas rigs than the 893 is your go to. The 894 in my opinion does everything the 873 can do just as well. Quote
Johnpenguin Posted March 12, 2019 Author Posted March 12, 2019 I was considering the 895 if I was going to go with the NRX. I feel like that’s a good option considering I throw 3/4 oz jigs plus trailer occasionally. Quote
anderb54 Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 I've got a Chronarch matched up with a Destroyer FMJ, it fishes like a dream. Great rod for jigs and weighted Texas rigs, but also fishes spinnerbaits and chatterbaits really well too. Sweet spot is 1/2 oz jigs with trailers, but I've fished my fair share of 3/4 oz with trailers too and it handles it well. 1 Quote
Johnpenguin Posted March 13, 2019 Author Posted March 13, 2019 I have a destroyer daemos and Love it. Fmj does seem like a good choice Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted March 13, 2019 Super User Posted March 13, 2019 22 hours ago, LionHeart said: Considering the MGL, guessing your budget is over my experience Same here. Quote
mrpao Posted March 13, 2019 Posted March 13, 2019 I have both Daemos and FMJ. The Daemos is great with lighter jigs and T-rigs. The FMJ handles 1/2 oz jigs nicely. Daemos paired with an Aldebaran HG. FMJ is topped with a Core 100MG7. Both are quite sensitive. Quote
Super User WRB Posted March 13, 2019 Super User Posted March 13, 2019 I suggest a highend lght weight custom build rod. NRX rods suggested are not a lightweight rods, over 4 oz. Tom Quote
5by3 Posted March 13, 2019 Posted March 13, 2019 I vote Loomis 894. Haven’t fished it, but heard the 895 is a beast. 894 handles 1/2oz + trailer perfectly. Quote
ResoKP Posted March 13, 2019 Posted March 13, 2019 8 hours ago, mrpao said: I have both Daemos and FMJ. The Daemos is great with lighter jigs and T-rigs. The FMJ handles 1/2 oz jigs nicely. Daemos paired with an Aldebaran HG. FMJ is topped with a Core 100MG7. Both are quite sensitive. How is the balance point of Daemos with Aldebaran? You don't find it too tip heavy? Quote
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