G. Loomis NRX+ Jig And Worm 6’8” Medium Extra Fast

[Mitchell6511]

I’m really new to these rods I just bought one yesterday. Is it gonna be good for plastic worm fishing in Florida. I’m gonna be using a 3/4 oz weight. Are these considered to be best pole for plastic worm fishing. 

[F14A-B]

For Florida that’s a little weak on power & 3/4 ounce. Is that 3/4 ounce weight plus bait or just a tungsten slip sinker? I mean you’re not gonna punch with it, but perhaps on shell beds, sparse vegetation and 3/8 you’ll likely be fine. 

[Mitchell6511]

14 minutes ago, F14A-B said:

For Florida that’s a little weak on power & 3/4 ounce. Is that 3/4 ounce weight plus bait or just a tungsten slip sinker? I mean you’re not gonna punch with it, but perhaps on shell beds, sparse vegetation and 3/8 you’ll likely be fine. 

So I’ll be using a 3/4 ounce weight plus the bait. I’m trying to find the best rod to fish Lilly pads and hydrilla and bulrushes. 

[Motoboss]

Welcome fellow Hoosier!

 

 I have a predecessor to this rod in a GLX 804c (80 being length @ 6’ 8” and 4 being the power at Heavy) which I use for jigs and Texas rigs which works great. Agreed, fishing Florida with the NRX+ may be a tad underpowered for punching heavy cover with heavy weights but be conscious of the weights and it should work just fine.

[Mitchell6511]

Would a NRXplus 894C JWR be good with a plastic worm and 3/4 oz weight?

[F14A-B]

1 hour ago, Mitchell6511 said:

So I’ll be using a 3/4 ounce weight plus the bait. I’m trying to find the best rod to fish Lilly pads and hydrilla and bulrushes. 

On many Florida waters there has been a State effort to kill off Hydrilla. But obviously not all lakes have been dealt with on that issue. I’m sure you’re going to need a MH at a minimum but a Heavy is likely your best bet. I use MH to Heavy at 7’ to 7.5 or so. We have a few guys here that live in the state and 1 moderator also. 
At any rate 3/4 plus bait brings you closer to 1 ounce plus. That rod isn’t going to work for that scenario you’re describing. 
 

Where are you going to fish and for how long? Are you a resident? 
 

PS: I lived in Florida for several years and fished it extensively. I still travel there and fish. I fish the salt a great deal as well, again, I travel there. That NRX+ is a fine rod, but imo it’s the wrong tool for the weight you want to use and the heavier vegetation you are targeting. 

[Mitchell6511]

5 minutes ago, F14A-B said:

On many Florida waters there has been a State effort to kill off Hydrilla. But obviously not all lakes have been dealt with on that issue. I’m sure you’re going to need a MH at a minimum but a Heavy is likely your best bet. I use MH to Heavy at 7’ to 7.5 or so. We have a few guys here that live in the state and 1 moderator also. 
 

Where are you going to fish and for how long? Are you a resident? 

I’m gonna be fishing Lake Kissimmee March 5-15. I will be fishing for large mouth bass. Would a NRXplus 894C JWR be just fine? I’m just trying to find the best/most sensitive rod. 

[F14A-B]

@Mike L is a resident. Hopefully he can chime in here..

15 minutes ago, Mitchell6511 said:

I’m gonna be fishing Lake Kissimmee March 5-15. I will be fishing for large mouth bass. Would a NRXplus 894C JWR be just fine? I’m just trying to find the best/most sensitive rod. 

@Dwight Hottle just fished that water, that rod 894C is definitely a much better choice. You would be well served by that rod in Florida. 

[Mitchell6511]

17 minutes ago, F14A-B said:

@Mike L is a resident. Hopefully he can chime in here..

@Dwight Hottle just fished that water, that rod 894C is definitely a much better choice. You would be well served by that rod in Florida. 

So with the 894C does that rod have really good sensitivity? Since I do live in Indiana and fish most of the year here the best weight size is between 1/4 and 3/8 ounces for Indiana. Will this rod work just as good as it would with heavier weight or do I need to also buy a light rod for lighter weight? 

[Mike L]

I don’t own that rod but have heard good things about that whole line. 
Do a search as I’m sure it’s been talked about on here many times. 
 

Go back and read @F14A-B reply again as he gave you the best advise. 

Personally I wouldn’t use a medium powered anything down here when targeting what you want, especially this time the year as the big girls will be moving in and out. 
You’re gonna need at the very least a MH/F but a Heavy would be better able to handle a decent sized fish pulled out with 5 lbs of grass wrapped around it. 
 

Finding them and hooking up is #1 and #2 all over the country. 
Down here Feb to April up that way getting her head up and out is 2b

 

Good Luck

 

 

 

 

 

Mike

 

 

[F14A-B]

13 minutes ago, Mitchell6511 said:

So with the 894C does that rod have really good sensitivity? Since I do live in Indiana and fish most of the year here the best weight size is between 1/4 and 3/8 ounces for Indiana. Will this rod work just as good as it would with heavier weight or do I need to also buy a light rod for lighter weight? 

Couldn’t say, I personally use the GLX line. I’ve been using Heavy rods for close to 40 years. I’m in Indiana as well but I go to Kentucky lake, and others as well as Florida and the GOM. 

[FryDog62]

7 minutes ago, F14A-B said:

Couldn’t say, I personally use the GLX line. I’ve been using Heavy rods for close to 40 years. I’m in Indiana as well but I go to Kentucky lake, and others as well as Florida and the GOM. 

You mean "GOA" lol... 

[F14A-B]

Just now, FryDog62 said:

You mean "GOA" lol... 

I wanted to say that, really I did 🤣🤣

[softwateronly]

I agree with @F14A-B and @Mike L The nrx+ 854 should cover weights from 1/4-5/8oz and be among the most sensitive and respected production lines of bass rods.  It would be my choice in that lineup.

 

scott

[Reel]

Like others have said, it's a bit light for Florida but would make an excellent senko rod in Indiana.

[MRQturbo]

895c better choice for 3/4 N trailer in heavy cover... 894c for 1/2..

[FishTank]

I have the 894 and it will do just fine with a 3/4oz jig and trailer. I also have the 895 and it's a beast. I have yet to find a fish in Indiana that can over power it. Both rods are sensitive and can handle some cover. 

 

If the OP is talking about the 802, its not the right rod for any of the mentioned weights or situations.  Its closer to a BFS rod. The 803 is good in the 3/8oz plus a trailer range.  It might be able to handle a 1/2oz but no more.

[Motoboss]

At 6’ 8” and 3/4oz upper limit he wants to use I think he’s referring to the 803c JWR which is a MH/xf but is shy of the “3/4” mark. I agree the 895 would be a better choice for Florida but not as useful here in Hoosier land. I believe the 854 would be a better all around choice for here and vacation trips to bigger waters.

[Dwight Hottle]

Like others have mentioned you want to be using a MH or H for almost all FL waters because of the vegetation. Most of my MH are rated from 1/4 to 1 oz for lure weights. My H is rated 3/8 to 1.5 oz. I use a Kistler Helium He3-H-73XF for Texas rigged 6" or 7" senkos with a 3/16 or 1/4 ounce worm weight. Most FL lakes are shallow under 10' in depth so you you don't really need 3/4 oz weights unless your pitching or flipping. The NRX+ 895 would be my first choice though the 894 will work.  See