Gloomis NRX+ JWR series vs. Dobyn's Xtasy Fast action series

[jjwalker67]

Hi All,

Does anyone have experience with the Gloomis NRX+ JWR action rods and the Dobyns Xtasy Fast action rods? Would like to hear how they compare, ( weight, balance, durability, warranty claims, transition of taper, backbone, etc). 

 

Note: I currently own a 853c NRX+ (looking to always try different brands)

 

Thank you!

[Deebo]

I have a nrx+ 854 and a drx725.  Both feel very light in hand and both balance very near the locknut.  I'm probably going to end up in the minority on this, but I prefer the way the xtasy fishes.  The nrx may be more sensitive, but by an amount that the brand of line your using probably has as much difference.  It's splitting hairs and I couldn't honestly say I feel more with the NRX.  Also have a zbone on the x ray blank...same thing it's sensitive, but would be guessing to rank it.  The jwr nrx line are quite fast, to the point I feel concerned about fighting fish for any duration and trying to horse them a lot, as it's easy to unload rod.  Having the backbone just a little further back is my preference.  I wish the xtasy line had stayed in the 7'3"-7'4" range, rather than going to 7'5", but that's my only gripe.  So I went down the the 7'2"

[softwateronly]

I don't know the NRX+ but am a big fan of the Xtasy and somewhat of a critic of the Champ and Fury lines.  

 

scott

[rangerjockey]

 To me, if your going to spend that kind of money get the best and get the NRX. Dobyns have always felt kinda muddy to me.

I will say their moving bait actions are very good.

[jjwalker67]

20 hours ago, Deebo said:

I have a nrx+ 854 and a drx725.  Both feel very light in hand and both balance very near the locknut.  I'm probably going to end up in the minority on this, but I prefer the way the xtasy fishes.  The nrx may be more sensitive, but by an amount that the brand of line your using probably has as much difference.  It's splitting hairs and I couldn't honestly say I feel more with the NRX.  Also have a zbone on the x ray blank...same thing it's sensitive, but would be guessing to rank it.  The jwr nrx line are quite fast, to the point I feel concerned about fighting fish for any duration and trying to horse them a lot, as it's easy to unload rod.  Having the backbone just a little further back is my preference.  I wish the xtasy line had stayed in the 7'3"-7'4" range, rather than going to 7'5", but that's my only gripe.  So I went down the the 7'2"

 

How would you compare the cork? I hear the cork on the xtasy is a little better?

[Deebo]

The cork is better on the xtasy, but probably wouldn't base rod choice on that.