G.Loomis NRX vs GLX spinning rods?

[Aaron Stelmach]

Currently I am in the market for a higher end g.loomis rod for “finessy” smallmouth applications (Grubs, Tubes, small jigs etc)

 

I am pretty positive I am going to be purchasing an 852s JWR, but I don’t know whether to spending the extra cash on the NRX would be worth it as opposed to the GLX.

 

Is there a big difference in sensitivity between the lines that justify the price increase on the NRX?

 

Thanks for your help guys! ??

 

 

[NorcalBassin]

Can't say there's a "big" difference, but I will say if both of those are in your acceptable budget you'll eventually regret it if you don't go with the NRX+. The 852 is one of the most versatile sticks you'll ever find and it's a joy to fish with.

 

Also, welcome to the boards!

[Aaron Stelmach]

1 hour ago, NorcalBassin said:

Can't say there's a "big" difference, but I will say if both of those are in your acceptable budget you'll eventually regret it if you don't go with the NRX+. The 852 is one of the most versatile sticks you'll ever find and it's a joy to fish with.

 

Also, welcome to the boards!

Appreciate your help and thanks for the welcome brotha! Yea it should be in my budget, although after buying one I’ll probably want the whole line up after ?

[Wprich]

38 minutes ago, Aaron Stelmach said:

Appreciate your help and thanks for the welcome brotha! Yea it should be in my budget, although after buying one I’ll probably want the whole line up after ?

Haha that's what happened to me said I just wanted one to start and now I have 5 of them.  Never tried a GLX but I do have a 852S and it's my favorite spinning rod I have.  Find the right shop you can get NRX for close(or below) GLX price so it doesn't hurt as much when you fill that lineup with them?.

[Aaron Stelmach]

41 minutes ago, Wprich said:

Haha that's what happened to me said I just wanted one to start and now I have 5 of them.  Never tried a GLX but I do have a 852S and it's my favorite spinning rod I have.  Find the right shop you can get NRX for close(or below) GLX price so it doesn't hurt as much when you fill that lineup with them?.

Yea I am going to give a couple shops a call, unfortunately its mostly all ice fishing equipment in canadian tackle shops right now. Will be hard to find them most likely, 

[padon]

20 hours ago, Aaron Stelmach said:

Appreciate your help and thanks for the welcome brotha! Yea it should be in my budget, although after buying one I’ll probably want the whole line up after ?

thats why ive never bought any super high end rods. i usually stay around $300. i know if i ever break down and get an nrx im gonna want a rod locker full of them and im gonna spend way too much money.

[thunderblack]

I wouldn't veer from the GLX. They are very very close in sensitivity. I have owned both. I'm shocked GLX doesn't get more praise. I like the guides better than NRX and also the fact they had more Fast options but now that the NRX plus is out that is not true. Good luck with the hunt!

[roadwarrior]

On 12/13/2022 at 8:48 PM, Aaron Stelmach said:

...but I don’t know whether to spending the extra cash on the NRX would be worth

it as opposed to the GLX.

 

Well, I own several GLX, St. Croix, Rainshadow and Megabass. I think

the technology has surpassed my ability to distinguish the subtle

differences. In my hands the GLX is as sensitive as I can "feel".

[RDB]

FYI @Aaron Stelmach …the largest G. Loomis dealer in the US has a used NRX+ 852s in excellent condition for sale for $424.  I have purchased several excellent condition NRX rods from them over the years and I couldn’t tell that they had ever been used.

 

DM me if you need more info.

[softwateronly]

2 minutes ago, RDB said:

FYI @Aaron Stelmach …the largest G. Loomis dealer in the US has a used NRX+ 852s in excellent condition for sale for $424.  I have purchased several excellent condition NRX rods from them over the years and I couldn’t tell that they had ever been used.

 

DM me if you need more info.

I’ve also done used g loomis conquest casting there. Was mint when I received it. 
 

scott