NRX 893c or 894c?

[NebraskaBass]

Last question guys. My arsenal will hopefully be complete after this purchase. I cannot decide for the life of me between these two. I may eventually end up needing both but I need to choose one for now. I mainly fish Lake of the Ozarks. The cover consists of docks and some brush piles but nothing too heavy. I spend a lot of time with jigs and plastics around these docks as well as deeper water on points.  I never find myself flipping grass mats or anything like that. There is a lot of open water. Which of these rods would do best? I was hoping to use one rod for 1/4 oz shaky heads up to 3/4 oz jigs. Maybe even some weightless senkos. Typically run 12-16 lb test.

 

Thanks for the help

Edited May 14, 2020 by NebraskaBass

[WRB]

3 power from what you discribe for use.

Tom

[The Maestro]

When in doubt, go heavier. That's my philosophy anyway.

[TBAG]

1 hour ago, WRB said:

3 power from what you discribe for use.

Tom

I disagree. 

 

For what you're trying to accomplish that one rod will not do everything you want, so might as well get both, haha. You will eventually, NRX's are like Lays, can't just have one. 

 

4 power for jigs 3/8 and up IMO. 

 

I think my NRX 853c is way too underpowered for any jig over 5/16 so I only throw lighter t-rigs and jigs with it. 

I've not fished an 893c but supposedly it has a little more power and backbone than the 853c. 

 

I'd go 4 power or check out the 873 CRR. 

[WRB]

4 power NRX is a deadicated jig rod 1/2 to 3/4, poor choice IMO for 1/4-3/8 oz jigs and unweighted Senko's. 3 power is a more universal choice.

Tom

[TBAG]

4 minutes ago, WRB said:

4 power NRX is a deadicated jig rod 1/2 to 3/4, poor choice IMO for 1/4-3/8 oz jigs and unweighted Senko's. 3 power is a more universal choice.

Tom

Yeah, I know. But what I'm saying is a 3/8 oz. jig plus trailer is too much for a 3 power NRX but thats just my opinion and experience with fishing both powers. 

 

 

[LegendaryBassin]

19 minutes ago, WRB said:

4 power NRX is a deadicated jig rod 1/2 to 3/4, poor choice IMO for 1/4-3/8 oz jigs and unweighted Senko's. 3 power is a more universal choice.

Tom

While the 894C and 854C are a JWR taper, they are excellent swim jig and utility rods as well. The 853/893 power make excellent rods but a 3/8 oz jig and trailer is a sweet spot. 1/2 ounce I prefer the 873 CRR or the 854/894. Not all the 3 powers in the NRX lineup are created equal the 873 has noticeable more power than the other 3 powers.

 

Honestly, I think I would recommend a 893 and 894 and call it lol. Both rods to cover the weightless senkos and smaller jigs and the 894 to cover the 1/2-3/4 oz

 

[Bandersnatch]

You're trying to cover two rods. I agree, my 893 is maxed at a 3/8oz jig with trailer. But that and anything less in weight is straight awesomeness. 

[NebraskaBass]

Im going to end up going both. 893 for now then 894 when I can feel okay about how much money I have spent on gear in the last few days. Thanks again everyone!

[WRB]

1 hour ago, LegendaryBassin said:

While the 894C and 854C are a JWR taper, they are excellent swim jig and utility rods as well. The 853/893 power make excellent rods but a 3/8 oz jig and trailer is a sweet spot. 1/2 ounce I prefer the 873 CRR or the 854/894. Not all the 3 powers in the NRX lineup are created equal the 873 has noticeable more power than the other 3 powers.

 

Honestly, I think I would recommend a 893 and 894 and call it lol. Both rods to cover the weightless senkos and smaller jigs and the 894 to cover the 1/2-3/4 oz

 

Send the op $500

Tom

[LegendaryBassin]

6 minutes ago, WRB said:

Send the op $500

Tom

It's probably best to just ignore your comments.

 

I recommended both rods as it's the 893 can't handle 1/2-3/4 oz jigs, but the 893 would be better at the weightless senko and smaller jigs. Never said he had to buy either, it's a recommendation as the techniques he's looking to accomplish would be best served by 2 rods.

[WRB]

The op was asking for which 1 rod to buy, you offer buy both, that isn't the answer.

As you all know I would suggest the op buy a custom rod that could do both, that wasn't the question.

Tom

 

 

[LegendaryBassin]

30 minutes ago, WRB said:

The op was asking for which 1 rod to buy, you offer buy both, that isn't the answer.

As you all know I would suggest the op buy a custom rod that could do both, that wasn't the question.

Tom

 

 

Read my original post. I clearly break down my analysis of the rods. He even mentions he may need both in the post. So I provided my analysis on both rods to help him decide.

 

 

 

 

 

[WRB]

I didn't fall off the turnip truck and have some experience using NRX rods. My late fishing partner owned every model G. loomis NRX rod made and I fished all them.

The fact Fred got 20% off or $500 rod for $400 back in 2012 when Inwas contemplating buying the NRX rods helped. I like NRX they have cork handles with cork fore grip, light weight but not micro guides, state of the art blanks for 2008 era, Loomis quality and customer service. The $100 replacement cert turned me off so I went a different direction and happy with my choice.

Today NRX technology is 12 years old, still a good rod but expensive.

Tom

[JLewis134]

10 hours ago, WRB said:

I didn't fall off the turnip truck and have some experience using NRX rods. My late fishing partner owned every model G. loomis NRX rod made and I fished all them.

The fact Fred got 20% off or $500 rod for $400 back in 2012 when Inwas contemplating buying the NRX rods helped. I like NRX they have cork handles with cork fore grip, light weight but not micro guides, state of the art blanks for 2008 era, Loomis quality and customer service. The $100 replacement cert turned me off so I went a different direction and happy with my choice.

Today NRX technology is 12 years old, still a good rod but expensive.

Tom

Not again...

[ArticWolf]

On 5/14/2020 at 9:08 PM, NebraskaBass said:

Im going to end up going both. 893 for now then 894 when I can feel okay about how much money I have spent on gear in the last few days. Thanks again everyone!

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