Cabo31 Posted February 17, 2023 Posted February 17, 2023 What gloomis Rod would you add to this collection? Here’s what I have now: nrx+ 852 jwr nrx+ 893 jwr nrx+ 894 jwr conquest 844 mbr imx frog rod imx 904 swbr I was thinking maybe a nrx+ 803jwr or nrx+853jwr Quote
softwateronly Posted February 17, 2023 Posted February 17, 2023 I'd add a GLX 843mbr because that's what I want and it's one of the almighty universal rods. You have a great selection already, is there something you want to throw that doesn't have a home? Maybe it's time to get technique specific. scott 1 Quote
Super User ATA Posted February 17, 2023 Super User Posted February 17, 2023 If you are in north , you need a NRX+ NRR https://www.gloomis.com/products/nrx-plus-ned-rig If you in south, you need a conquest 905c MBR https://www.gloomis.com/products/conquest-mag?_pos=1&_sid=b24467018&_ss=r 1 Quote
Diggy Posted February 17, 2023 Posted February 17, 2023 4 hours ago, ATA said: If you in south, you need a conquest 905c MBR https://www.gloomis.com/products/conquest-mag?_pos=1&_sid=b24467018&_ss=r I can't believe these things are MSRP'n for "$800.00 USD" ? $500 rods now seem "cheap" in comparison ? 2 Quote
Tom Orr Posted February 17, 2023 Posted February 17, 2023 I had an 853 and it just didn't do it for me. It just didn't feel "right" for me. Also had an 804 and wish now that I still had it. The only 2 NRX rods I've had, but I thought even the 804 was a little tip heavy, but was so good I lived with it for a while. Quote
rangerjockey Posted February 17, 2023 Posted February 17, 2023 I'm a big fan of the NRX 853. I throw jigs up to 1/2 oz and T-rigs with a 1/4 weight. Just a great action. I've had the 89 inch version in both 3 and 4 power and they feel cumbersome to me. IMO the 85's do everything the longer rods do. Quote
Tatulatard Posted February 17, 2023 Posted February 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Diggy said: I can't believe these things are MSRP'n for "$800.00 USD" ? $500 rods now seem "cheap" in comparison ? Does the conquest still use posion ultima blanks? I imagine you could just find the same rod in japan for way cheaper and probably no warranty but it will also look like it came from this century. 1 Quote
Hulkster Posted February 17, 2023 Posted February 17, 2023 I have the IMX Pro MBR 903C and I love it the combo of the MBR taper with the 7'6 length is awesome. Quote
Diggy Posted February 17, 2023 Posted February 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Tatulatard said: Does the conquest still use posion ultima blanks? I imagine you could just find the same rod in japan for way cheaper and probably no warranty but it will also look like it came from this century. I can't remember if it's the Glorious or Ultima blank, but you are right, we can get either one for less including the 22 models. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted February 17, 2023 Super User Posted February 17, 2023 Even though I'm a big fan of 803C NRX+, I don't see a crankbait rod on your list.... So how about the 864C IMX Pro Deep Flex or the 903C CBR? Quote
Cabo31 Posted February 18, 2023 Author Posted February 18, 2023 Forgot to mention that I’m in South Florida so not to much crankbait fishing here. Quote
Super User ATA Posted February 19, 2023 Super User Posted February 19, 2023 On 2/17/2023 at 3:10 AM, Diggy said: I can't believe these things are MSRP'n for "$800.00 USD" ? $500 rods now seem "cheap" in comparison ? Yes unfortunately, But I was lucky that I got all my ultra high end tackle before last price jump. Quote
Junk Fisherman Posted February 19, 2023 Posted February 19, 2023 On 2/17/2023 at 12:46 AM, ATA said: If you are in north , you need a NRX+ NRR https://www.gloomis.com/products/nrx-plus-ned-rig Wish they made this rod in 7'4"-7'6" length. On 2/17/2023 at 12:40 AM, softwateronly said: I'd add a GLX 843mbr because that's what I want and it's one of the almighty universal rods. You have a great selection already, is there something you want to throw that doesn't have a home? Maybe it's time to get technique specific. scott 100% The 843 GLX is a spectacular stick and is my #1 largemouth rod. It is extremely versatile but I use it for pitching plastics, light jigs, Sleepers, Senkos, and more... 1 Quote
Super User ATA Posted February 19, 2023 Super User Posted February 19, 2023 51 minutes ago, Junk Fisherman said: Wish they made this rod in 7'4"-7'6" length. https://www.gloomis.com/products/nrx-plus-spin-jig We have 901s (7'6") Quote
KP Duty Posted February 19, 2023 Posted February 19, 2023 On 2/17/2023 at 6:31 AM, Tatulatard said: Does the conquest still use posion ultima blanks? I imagine you could just find the same rod in japan for way cheaper and probably no warranty but it will also look like it came from this century. The conquest uses the '16 glorious/ultima blank (T1100g). '21 Glorious/Ultima use the Toray m40x material. I'd go to the dark side and pick up a Poison Glorious. If you are clumsy, stick with Loomis and grab an 843mbr. Quote
Junk Fisherman Posted February 19, 2023 Posted February 19, 2023 1 hour ago, ATA said: https://www.gloomis.com/products/nrx-plus-spin-jig We have 901s (7'6") I'll definitely have to check that out in the future. Thanks. 1 Quote
Cabo31 Posted February 19, 2023 Author Posted February 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Junk Fisherman said: Wish they made this rod in 7'4"-7'6" length. 100% The 843 GLX is a spectacular stick and is my #1 largemouth rod. It is extremely versatile but I use it for pitching plastics, light jigs, Sleepers, Senkos, and more... My friend has a conquest 844 and 843 and they are so close to each other it’s hard to tell them apart. Do other people also notice that? Quote
Cabo31 Posted February 22, 2023 Author Posted February 22, 2023 On 2/19/2023 at 1:39 PM, Debby Wolf said: My friend has a conquest 844 and 843 and they are so close to each other it’s hard to tell them apart. Do other people also notice that? Anyone? Quote
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