Maverick2017 Posted January 8 Posted January 8 Looking at getting the ultimate, texas rig/bottom contact rod for the upcoming season. I hear varying opinions about the 873CRR as well as the 893C JWR. 15-18lb Fluro or 50lb braid, pegged texas rig with 1/4 oz bullet. Medium cover. Any feedback or opinions? Quote
rangerjockey Posted January 8 Posted January 8 Of those 2.. Probably the 873. You may find the 3 power a little on the light side if your using a 1/4 oz plus a heavier plastic. big worm ect. I'm personally not a huge fan of the 89 inch NRX's but the 893 is one of the best in the series in my opinion. If you can keep the total weight under 1/2 oz. 1 1 Quote
TNBankFishing Posted January 8 Posted January 8 893 can do that, but the 873 offers the upside of being able to go heavier. I sold my 893 and kept my 873c, but at the time I was living in Tennessee where the cover is heavier than where I live now. Going back I’d swap them as I almost never need to go above 3/8ths here and even that’s pushing it. Both are great sticks and have superb actions. Try them if you can, at least get them with a reel and line+weight to see how they load. A couple of my friends hate how the 873 loads a 3/8th oz total package. 1 Quote
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