One-Two Bottom Contact Rod(s) Combo

[speakingofjared]

Hello all, First post on Bass Resource, long time fisherman,

    I have recently acquired a small fishing boat for free, and I thought what a better time to grab a couple of rods for the adventure. For the past 10 years, I have fished rivers out of a canoe so my rods reflect that style of fishing. (Shorter rods, medium/medium heavy). For my first installment, I am going to acquire two different rods that are bottom contact rods (t-rigs, jigs and jig heads w/ swimbaits). Ive been scouring the web and I am getting conflicting info about what rod is actually capable of....

 

Right now I have the following rods

 

Loomis IMX MBR 843c. This is an old rod. I used to use this rod for light t-rigs and light jigs. I loved it, but I am going to use this rod as a dedicated spinnerbait/buzzbait rod.

 

Loomis IMX PRO 842c. I use this rod for a light all-arounder. Jerkbaits, squarebills, etc.

 

So what I am looking is:

1 rod for light t-rigs/jigs under 1/2oz

1 rod for medium/heavy t-rigs/jigs over 1/2oz, occasionally used for c-rigging and heavy jighead with keitechs.

 

Cost doesnt really matter as I like to find used/deals. I enjoy rods around 7' with a max of 7'6". I am a huge loomis fan, but also have heard good things about Daiwa. I have one destroyer p5 and I like it and would like to see what the rest of the line-up is like.

 

Let me know what you think! Right now I am focusing on MB X-bites, NRX 873crr, NRX 853 & 4 JWR.

 

TIA

[Darth-Baiter]

1 rod for medium/heavy t-rigs/jigs over 1/2oz, occasionally used for c-rigging and heavy jighead with keitechs.

 

i would opt for the MB FMJ.  totally in it's wheelhouse.  

[casts_by_fly]

1 hour ago, speakingofjared said:

Hello all, First post on Bass Resource, long time fisherman,

    I have recently acquired a small fishing boat for free, and I thought what a better time to grab a couple of rods for the adventure. For the past 10 years, I have fished rivers out of a canoe so my rods reflect that style of fishing. (Shorter rods, medium/medium heavy). For my first installment, I am going to acquire two different rods that are bottom contact rods (t-rigs, jigs and jig heads w/ swimbaits). Ive been scouring the web and I am getting conflicting info about what rod is actually capable of....

 

Right now I have the following rods

 

Loomis IMX MBR 843c. This is an old rod. I used to use this rod for light t-rigs and light jigs. I loved it, but I am going to use this rod as a dedicated spinnerbait/buzzbait rod.

 

Loomis IMX PRO 842c. I use this rod for a light all-arounder. Jerkbaits, squarebills, etc.

 

So what I am looking is:

1 rod for light t-rigs/jigs under 1/2oz

1 rod for medium/heavy t-rigs/jigs over 1/2oz, occasionally used for c-rigging and heavy jighead with keitechs.

 

Cost doesnt really matter as I like to find used/deals. I enjoy rods around 7' with a max of 7'6". I am a huge loomis fan, but also have heard good things about Daiwa. I have one destroyer p5 and I like it and would like to see what the rest of the line-up is like.

 

Let me know what you think! Right now I am focusing on MB X-bites, NRX 873crr, NRX 853 & 4 JWR.

 

TIA

 

I'm a falcon guy so can make recommendations from that lineup.  I just did exactly those two things in your neck of the woods the last trip out.  Two texas rigs- one rod with a 1/4 oz  and a smaller bait and one with a 1/2 oz and a larger bait.  For me, the 7'2" Cara swim jig is a great lighter texas rig rod.  I throw it down to a 1/16 oz and up to 3/8.  It can do more, but if I'm fishing heavier then I want a heavier rod.  I run 30 lb braid on that rod as its also my swim jig rod.  For the bigger rod, the 7'4" Cara heavy cover jig is a great rod.  It fishes great with 3/8-3/4 oz of weight plus plastic.  This past trip that was 1/2 oz plus a regular rage bug or 10" worm.  I run 17 lb mono on that rod.  Both are great all around rods but they are definitely in the wheelhouse for what you're asking.

[blackrain]

Since cost is no issue then GLX or NRX 843 and 844 MBRs. Since you're already familiar with G Loomis MBR.

[speakingofjared]

2 hours ago, Darth-Baiter said:

1 rod for medium/heavy t-rigs/jigs over 1/2oz, occasionally used for c-rigging and heavy jighead with keitechs.

 

i would opt for the MB FMJ.  totally in it's wheelhouse.  

 Havent even considered this rod, but it is on my radar now!

[FishTank]

G. Loomis NRX+ 844C and the 873C CCR should cover just about everything. 

[speakingofjared]

12 hours ago, FishTank said:

G. Loomis NRX+ 844C and the 873C CCR should cover just about everything. 

 

Is the 873 overpowered for 1/4oz to 3/8oz weights plus plastics?

 

 

23 hours ago, Darth-Baiter said:

1 rod for medium/heavy t-rigs/jigs over 1/2oz, occasionally used for c-rigging and heavy jighead with keitechs.

 

i would opt for the MB FMJ.  totally in it's wheelhouse.  

 

Actually, found a used FMJ last night and ordered it! Thanks!

 

Now looking for that Medium Heavy/Heavy to cover finesse and lighter t-rigs!

[FishTank]

10 minutes ago, speakingofjared said:

Is the 873 overpowered for 1/4oz to 3/8oz weights plus plastics?

 

I don't think so. I have thrown an 1/8 oz weight with a lizard and up to 1/2oz  jig with a trailer. I would say it's sweet spot is around 1/2 oz. I would put it's power somewhere between the 843 and 844 MBR's.

[Darth-Baiter]

49 minutes ago, speakingofjared said:

 

Is the 873 overpowered for 1/4oz to 3/8oz weights plus plastics?

 

 

 

Actually, found a used FMJ last night and ordered it! Thanks!

 

Now looking for that Medium Heavy/Heavy to cover finesse and lighter t-rigs!

 The Dobyns DX744 is a nice rod for lighter t-rigs.  I fished my friends rod when we traded gear fir an hour. It’s fantastic!  He was using my X-bites.   He didn’t like my setup.  Mostly for my reel. 
 

rods feel interchangeable 

[speakingofjared]

Is anyone fishing the Shimano Poison Adrena series? Worth a shot?

[waymont]

For under 1/2oz I'd get either a GLX 853 JWR or a GLX 843 MBR.

[mrpao]

On 9/24/2023 at 7:07 PM, speakingofjared said:

Is anyone fishing the Shimano Poison Adrena series? Worth a shot?

The Poison adrena series are great rods.

To each their own, but i got rid of my Conquest's and GLX'S and kept my Adrenas.

[MontclairDave]

On 9/21/2023 at 11:22 AM, speakingofjared said:

Loomis IMX MBR 843c. This is an old rod. I used to use this rod for light t-rigs and light jigs. I loved it, but I am going to use this rod as a dedicated spinnerbait/buzzbait rod.

I just picked one of these up from flea bay. Always wanted to try the MBR action so this is an affordable way to do it ($145). Can you (and others who fish it) tell me a bit more about what you liked throwing on it and why? Any line preference for the rod? Thanks!

[speakingofjared]

50 minutes ago, MontclairDave said:

I just picked one of these up from flea bay. Always wanted to try the MBR action so this is an affordable way to do it ($145). Can you (and others who fish it) tell me a bit more about what you liked throwing on it and why? Any line preference for the rod? Thanks!

 

Jigs and t-rigs under 3/8oz. Spinnerbaits and buzzbaits under 1/2oz.

[TNBankFishing]

On 9/21/2023 at 11:54 AM, Darth-Baiter said:

1 rod for medium/heavy t-rigs/jigs over 1/2oz, occasionally used for c-rigging and heavy jighead with keitechs.

 

i would opt for the MB FMJ.  totally in it's wheelhouse.  

NRX+ 873 followed by Steez BC2. Own both and haven’t fished the new FMJ. The 873 is also a decent Carolina rig rod. 

[speakingofjared]

Thanks for the input everyone! I ended up with:

 

NRX+ 904c MBR

Steez AGS Bottom Contact 2

 

Plan is to use the BC2 for t-rigs, and 904c for Jigs/C-rigs/big swing impacts

[Boomstick]

2 hours ago, speakingofjared said:

Thanks for the input everyone! I ended up with:

 

NRX+ 904c MBR

Steez AGS Bottom Contact 2

 

Plan is to use the BC2 for t-rigs, and 904c for Jigs/C-rigs/big swing impacts

 

I have the Steez BC1 (little longer tip and heavier but better balanced) and it's a fantastic all-around jig rod. It has a little more bend than the BC2 but not so much I can't pull them out of laydowns or pick up bites just fine. You're going to love it. I would add some U45 cork sealant to that cork the day you get it though, Daiwas cork pits the worst.

Both rods are generally interchangable in their usage.

[waymont]

On 9/21/2023 at 12:59 PM, blackrain said:

Since cost is no issue then GLX or NRX 843 and 844 MBRs. Since you're already familiar with G Loomis MBR.

This is your answer. Or you could try 853 JWR instead of the 843. No wrong answer with these rods.

[UmairF]

@speakingofjared any update on how the rods perform? Any new additions since then?

[GReb]

2 hours ago, UmairF said:

@speakingofjared any update on how the rods perform? Any new additions since then?

He hasn’t been here since March so probably won’t get an answer anytime soon