Which glx for 3/8 jigs

[junyer357]

Im looking at buying a g-loomis glx for throwing 3/8 jigs pretty much exclusively. Will be paired with a tatula sv and 20# floro. It will be a do all, throw anywhere jig, brush, laydowns, grass, docks, etc.. I am debating between the 854 and 855. Ive ruled out the 894 and 895 since i know from experience i do not skip well with anything 7'3" or longer. It would be my first loomis, so im  not sure about the power and ratings. My current rod is a 7'm-f avid, and i really like it very well, but i want to take the next step up in sensitivity.  

[waymont]

I use 3 and 4 power Loomis rods for 3/8oz jigs with 30lb braid to 15-17lb leaders for the same cover you mentioned. I live in the Midwest so the bass aren’t usually over 6lbs, except for 3 so far. Hoping for more. I use 6’6” to 7’1” JWR and MBR versions.

[Siebert Outdoors]

I use a GLX 854 for pretty much all 3/8 jigs I throw.

[NHBull]

Given the universality what ever power you choose, I would lean MBR

[WRB]

Loomis jig & worm rods use 4 power.

Tom

[TigerBassAU]

854 for skipping and pitching 3/8 - 1/2  jigs in cover, grass, and under docks. 

 

 

 

[FishTank]

I have the 803C GLX and it's great for skipping and tossing 3/8 jigs.  I like the shorter length for skipping and it may feel light but it has plenty of hook setting power.  It's sort of surprising.  I also use it for weightless senkos.  Just a great rod.

[5by3]

I’d go with the 844mbr

[roadwarrior]

MBR844C

 

[TBAG]

I'd go with a 4 power.

 

I had both the 853c and 854c in IMX pros and sold them to upgrade.

 

I bought a 853c NRX and tried to throw a 3/8 jig plus trailer and it seemed too heavy for the rod.

 

I'm now deciding on what to get, either 854c, 894c, or 873c CRR to throw 3/8 and the occasional 1/2 oz jigs.

[Kidflex]

53 minutes ago, TBAG said:

I'd go with a 4 power.

 

I had both the 853c and 854c in IMX pros and sold them to upgrade.

 

I bought a 853c NRX and tried to throw a 3/8 jig plus trailer and it seemed too heavy for the rod.

 

I'm now deciding on what to get, either 854c, 894c, or 873c CRR to throw 3/8 and the occasional 1/2 oz jigs.

The nrx 853c has slightly less backbone than the glx 853. 

 

the glx 853jwr is an almost the perfect rod imo. Can work 3/8 jigs effortlessly. But since you want a do it all rod id say go with the glx mbr844. Now that is the perfect rod. 

[TBAG]

1 hour ago, Kidflex said:

The nrx 853c has slightly less backbone than the glx 853. 

 

the glx 853jwr is an almost the perfect rod imo. Can work 3/8 jigs effortlessly. But since you want a do it all rod id say go with the glx mbr844. Now that is the perfect rod. 

Yeah, I can definitely tell a difference in the IMX pro and NRX 853 backbones.

[gilkeybr]

I was sadly disappointed in my GLX853.  To me all the action in the rod was in the last 6" and the rest felt very rigid.  I much prefer the feel of my 852 and 854 (NRX).  If I were throwing 3/8oz jigs, I would reach for my 852.  

[TBAG]

2 hours ago, gilkeybr said:

I was sadly disappointed in my GLX853.  To me all the action in the rod was in the last 6" and the rest felt very rigid.  I much prefer the feel of my 852 and 854 (NRX).  If I were throwing 3/8oz jigs, I would reach for my 852.  

852 NRX for 3/8 oz jig plus trailer? That's exceeding that rods limits by quite a bit.

 

I tried to throw a 3/8 oz jig plus trailer on my 853 NRX and it still felt under powered for that size jig.

[roadwarrior]

16 minutes ago, TBAG said:

852 NRX for 3/8 oz jig plus trailer? That's exceeding that rods limits by quite a bit.

 

I tried to throw a 3/8 oz jig plus trailer on my 853 NRX and it still felt under powered for that size jig.

Really?

My GLX MBR 852C can handle anything under 1/2 oz or with some attention, 3/4 oz. 

 

[TBAG]

13 minutes ago, roadwarrior said:

Really?

My GLX MBR 852C can handle anything under 1/2 oz or with some attention, 3/4 oz. 

 

 

I don't see the 852c GLX MBR in the current line up but the 842c GLX MBR is rated up to 5/8 oz.

 

The NRX 852c JWR which is what I believe gilkeybr was referencing is only rated to 3/8 oz.

[junyer357]

Thanks for the answers so far. Why do some suggest the mbr over the jwr? Ive been mainly looking at the jwr. I understand the mbr is a slower more general purpose taper, where im looking more for maximum sensitivity. 

[TBAG]

3 hours ago, junyer357 said:

Thanks for the answers so far. Why do some suggest the mbr over the jwr? Ive been mainly looking at the jwr. I understand the mbr is a slower more general purpose taper, where im looking more for maximum sensitivity. 

 

I don't know....

 

I've never fished the MBR taper but I know they're well liked. 

 

But, if this is a specific jig rod then I think you should go with the JWR. But like I said above my opinion could be counted as null since I have no experience with the MBR. 

 

I do have experience with IMX Pro and the NRX in both JWR rods and I don't think you'll regret any rod you choose.