Which reel do you pair up with nrx jig worm rod

[clemsondds]

Just curious what reel do you pair up with a high end, light bottom contact rod?  I know you could use pretty much any reel but wanted to hear what you choose and why. Doesn’t have to be just nrx; could be megabass p5, steez or conquest. Thanks! 

[freelancer27]

Depwnds a bit on what kind of bottom contact techniques you want to use the rod for. 

 

To give an example:

 

For my finesse applications on my NRX 852c I am using a Steez CT, while on my bigger jig applications on my Steez BC 1 I am using a Morethan. 

 

Power and line capacity of the reel, as well as weight are informed by the specific rod and techniques used for me. 

[clemsondds]

43 minutes ago, freelancer27 said:

Depwnds a bit on what kind of bottom contact techniques you want to use the rod for. 

 

To give an example:

 

For my finesse applications on my NRX 852c I am using a Steez CT, while on my bigger jig applications on my Steez BC 1 I am using a Morethan. 

 

Power and line capacity of the reel, as well as weight are informed by the specific rod and techniques used for me. 

Mainly using football jig/Tr. 

[FryDog62]

On my NRX 852c I have paired with a Steez SV TW. I frequently skip Nekos under docks and like to feel if the worm lands on bottom or weeds to know if I need to wiggle loose or let sit.   The Steez will skip Nekos as well as weightless wacky worms better than any baitcasting combo I’ve tried. 

[roadwarrior]

Aldebaran 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Aldebaran_MGL_50_Casting_Reel/descpage-ALF.html

[CrashVector]

Revo sx.

[clemsondds]

21 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

Aldebaran 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Aldebaran_MGL_50_Casting_Reel/descpage-ALF.html

This is what I’m kind of thinking. I just don’t know what qualities you are really looking for in a bottom contact reel other than quality build. I assume lightweight to balance well but what else is everyone looking for?   I don’t mind putting more money into a reel I’ll be skipping with or one where I need a lot of control….but fishing offshore dragging a jig or worm…what criteria do you look for?  Thanks  

[roadwarrior]

ALDMG50HG

Right

7.4:1

4.8

9BB + 1RB

10/75, 12/65

 

Light weight, strong, fast and a great feel in hand.

[WRB]

Daiwa Zillion SV TW G

Build your J W R around this reel.

Tom

[NHBull]

Antares all day and twice on Sunday ?

[clemsondds]

1 hour ago, WRB said:

Daiwa Zillion SV TW G

Build your J W R around this reel.

Tom

Why?

58 minutes ago, NHBull said:

Antares all day and twice on Sunday ?

Mind sharing why? 

[dodgeguy]

Lews Custom light 4.9 oz. 7.5 to 1

[mrpao]

For lighter applications i would go with Aldebaran or another light reel.

For everything else, Metanium or Steez SV.  I would choose a magnesium or carbon frame over aluminum for bottom contact. Its not only lighter but transmits vibrations better.

[NHBull]

2 hours ago, clemsondds said:

Why?

Mind sharing why? 

I have one on my nrx and everything about the combo is great. It balances, throws light weight baits a country mile and palms lime a dream.  It is my favorite Neko setup 

[WRB]

The new Daiwa SV TW G is state of the art regarding casting distance without blowing up the reel into casting into the wind. The reel weight is ideal to balance with 7’+ NRX+ and other rods mentioned.

For your information magnesium is the poorest metal known regarding transferring vibrations and used for vibration test fixtures for that reason.

I would sell all my casting reels and buy the new Daiwa today.

The OP is looking for MH fast rods to cast football jigs.

Tom

[dodgeguy]

I wouldn't buy anything Diawa after that thread we recently had about their beyond poor customer service.

[FishTank]

This how I have my NRX's set up.....

 

853C> Shimano Antares 70A

802C> Daiwa Steez SV CT

873C CCR (great for worms and jigs)> Shimano Chronarch MGL

904C MBR NRX+ (great for jigs and worms and anything else)> Shimano Metanium MGL

803S> Shimano Vanquish 3000

[clemsondds]

16 minutes ago, FishTank said:

This how I have my NRX's set up.....

 

853C> Shimano Antares 70A

802C> Daiwa Steez SV CT

873C CCR (great for worms and jigs)> Shimano Chronarch MGL

904C MBR NRX+ (great for jigs and worms and anything else)> Shimano Metanium MGL

803S> Shimano Vanquish 3000

Pretty nice setups! Got a favorite reel or any insight into them? Thanks

[clemsondds]

2 hours ago, WRB said:

The new Daiwa SV TW G is state of the art regarding casting distance without blowing up the reel into casting into the wind. The reel weight is ideal to balance with 7’+ NRX+ and other rods mentioned.

For your information magnesium is the poorest metal known regarding transferring vibrations and used for vibration test fixtures for that reason.

I would sell all my casting reels and buy the new Daiwa today.

The OP is looking for MH fast rods to cast football jigs.

Tom

Thanks Tom. I looked up reviews of this reel and I saw nothing but good things.   So picked one up on tw with their 20% off!  Looking forward to giving it a try. I have no doubt the steez or antares would have been awesome, but just didn’t want to spend that much. Loved the Aldebaran as well but I think it might have been too light for my rod and made it a little too heavy.  Some great options out there!  Thank you for all the advice! 

[Boomstick]

I would look at a Daiwa with a SV spool. If you don't want to drop big bucks on a reel, the new Tatula SV is really good. And if you do, the Steez SV is absolutely exceptional.

[FishTank]

57 minutes ago, clemsondds said:

Pretty nice setups! Got a favorite reel or any insight into them? Thanks

 

I like them all.  Each is a pleasure to fish in their own way.  The Antares 70A has been my go to and as wells as a Daiwa Steez SV TW but it's not on an NRX.  I have it set up with a St. Croix Legend Elite.  The Steez CT is for light weight stuff (not quite BFS).  The Chronarch has been used for some pitching/flipping some bigger jigs and T-rigged soft plastic.  I haven't had the Metanium long enough to give it an accurate account but it has been used for a little bit of everything and it does it all well.  The Vanquish is used for Wacky Rigged senkos.   

 

 

[TBAG]

I guess I'm just weird or brand loyal but I can't pair a Daiwa with a Shimano/Loomis rod.

 

Below are my NRX combos.

 

853c w/ Curado 71MGL XG

854c w/ Bantam MGL XG

[WPCfishing]

On 11/21/2021 at 10:43 AM, freelancer27 said:

Depwnds a bit on what kind of bottom contact techniques you want to use the rod for. 

 

To give an example:

 

For my finesse applications on my NRX 852c I am using a Steez CT, while on my bigger jig applications on my Steez BC 1 I am using a Morethan. 

 

Power and line capacity of the reel, as well as weight are informed by the specific rod and techniques used for me. 

Have you used that 852 with a wacky or stick bait around docks? 
does it cast well? Is there enough back bone for hook set power?

[freelancer27]

I have not used it around docks. For these activities i use a NRX 804c. I prefer a bit more power for dock fishing to get the fish out asap. 

 

The nrx852c casts and skips nicely too and has quite abit of power. Caught multiple 5s with it. 

[WPCfishing]

On 11/25/2021 at 1:20 AM, freelancer27 said:

I have not used it around docks. For these activities i use a NRX 804c. I prefer a bit more power for dock fishing to get the fish out asap. 

 

The nrx852c casts and skips nicely too and has quite abit of power. Caught multiple 5s with it. 

I just bought the rod, tip feels very wimpy. I’m concerned about hook setting power using with 1/4oz baits.

My first NRX.. around shore line fishing in general. 
the 895c is a broom stick and very very top heaven. Going to send it back and exchange for the 894c. 
live and learn!