GLX 844C MBR Vs NRX+ 854C JWR Please help!

[Andre L Train]

Hi! I made a post on this forum about the GLX 844c MBR rod that I ordered if its a good rod for Jigs and worms. Its been on backorder since and i havent received it. Long story short, i was offered up a NRX+ 854C JWR rod free of charge as a replacement. Would you guys take this offer? I am on the fence because I dont know much about it except that its a higher priced model. Would this be viable with for Jigs and worms (not pitching and flipping into cover, mostly bank fishing <25 Ft. of water). I understand it literally says Jig and Worm Rod in the name, but I want to be 100% sure, Please let me know what you guys would do! im in need of advise from the experts!

[Jig Man]

It’s probably overkill but get it anyway.  

[Andre L Train]

15 minutes ago, Jig Man said:

It’s probably overkill but get it anyway.  

Ok, and if i do, would i be able to use it for chatterbaits and spinnerbaits also, or no? thats sort of why i wanted the glx mbr tacticalbassin said it is a great multi-use rod 

[Jig Man]

I had the glx.  I found it to be stiffer than I wanted so I sold it.

[spoonplugger1]

I'm with Jig Man, I prefer the 3 power over a heavy power 4. The 3 is also a far better rod for the other stuff. In the scheme of things I have always thought the MBR 783 C was a better rod than the 843, but I was on a boat mostly.

[roadwarrior]

The GLX MBR844C is the gold standard for me/ standard for me. However. the GLX 842C

is a GREAT rod and perhaps a better fit for chatterbaits and spinnerbaits. Mine is saddled

with a Core 50Mg and Tatsu #12. This is my favorite rig.

[WRB]

Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth, take the upgrade.

Tom

 

[FishTank]

The 844C GLX is a great rod but 854C NRX+ is your next step up. I would go for the upgrade. 

 

The 854C will have a faster tip than the 844C which is a little softer to me. Either way you go, both are great rods. 

[Pogues2300]

Absolutely take the nrx. But counter offer and see if they will give you the 873 crr! lol

[Bandersnatch]

Go with the upgrade. Once you have the NRX you get to warranty the NRX if needed down the road as an nrx. Take the upgrade 

[newapti5]

GLX MBR has better action and wider applications, and NRX JWR has better sensitivity and a more universal reel seat. It's a pickel, but I'll take the upgrade for sure. If you don't like it, you can always sell it and get a GLX MBR. You'll still have some leftover for lures.

[rangerjockey]

I'd take it, But the MBR series is a better all-purpose rod. I love the 844 GLX. 

And yes, you could fish a spinnerbait on an 854.