jeb2 Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 I wish they made them without foregrips. And I'm glad they still have foregrips. I guess they can't please everyone. Quote
zero Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 i would pick any jdm or steez over nrx nrx to me is a joke really, i have used nrx and it feels like st croix legend xtreme with 100 dollars less than nrx i use st croix for spinning and steez for casting Quote
Stasher1 Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Nothing can be as ugly as these:http://tackletog.com/cal/2010/03/21/velvicks-magic-wand-the-duckett-fishing-micro-magic/ I don't care how good they are, I ain't fishing with something that looks more like a pool cue than a fishing rod. ;D That's a thing of beauty compared to the Citrus Sticks rods... http://citrusstick.com/ The ugliest rods I've ever laid eyes on, by far. Quote
WanderLust Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Nothing can be as ugly as these:http://tackletog.com/cal/2010/03/21/velvicks-magic-wand-the-duckett-fishing-micro-magic/ I don't care how good they are, I ain't fishing with something that looks more like a pool cue than a fishing rod. ;D That's a thing of beauty compared to the Citrus Sticks rods... http://citrusstick.com/ The ugliest rods I've ever laid eyes on, by far. Super ugly... The website is also very 3rd grade mint as well. Quote
Lucky Craft Man Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Nothing can be as ugly as these:http://tackletog.com/cal/2010/03/21/velvicks-magic-wand-the-duckett-fishing-micro-magic/ I don't care how good they are, I ain't fishing with something that looks more like a pool cue than a fishing rod. ;D That's a thing of beauty compared to the Citrus Sticks rods... http://citrusstick.com/ The ugliest rods I've ever laid eyes on, by far. Wow...that is one ugly rod! As far as the NRX is concerned, I think it actually looks pretty sharp. I am not a fan of the split grip, but I solved that problem with some pipe insulation and Rod Wrap. Quote
Nice_Bass Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 I wish they made them without foregrips. You cound have a Bris Milah for your rod and make sure all your friends and family are over. Anyhow...not real sure why all the hate on the color...it is back and blue. I dont hate my jigs that are the same color... Quote
scrutch Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 I wish they made them without foregrips. You cound have a Bris Milah for your rod and make sure all your friends and family are over. Anyhow...not real sure why all the hate on the color...it is back and blue. I dont hate my jigs that are the same color... For what they cost, they should come already circumsized. Quote
NBR Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 My last issue with rod color was when I walked back to the van with a new spinning rod my wife asked if I didn't some of those already. My response was, "Yes but I don't have a maroon one to use on Wednesdays" That must be over 25 years ago and she hasn't asked that question since. Quote
Fish Chris Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 I was playing around with an 893 a few weeks ago, testing the sensitivity by dragging the rod tip across carpet. EASILY the most sensitive rods I've ever laid my hands on by that measure. They're so light and crisp that they feel really fragile, like they would snap like a dry wishbone on a hookset. Bassthumb, if it feels that light and crisp, it IS going to be more fragile ! So why not use a rod which is a fraction of the cost, MUCH more durable, against those inevitable bumps and bangs a rod takes every now and again, then use braided line with such a rod, and have a rod / line combo that is FAR more sensitive, than this WAY expensive (ugly) super light and crisp rod, used in conjunction with stretchy @$$ monofilament ? Because from what I'm reading, this would be a terrible choice, of a rod to use with virtually zero stretch braid..... Just MPO..... Fish PS, In an earlier thread, somebody asked me what super high modulas rod I used (it felt REALLY light and crispy, too BTW) that I snapped on a hookset, while using it with braided line.... I remembered later on.... It was called a Fenwick Iron Feather. So sure.... It was a REALLY sensitive rod ! Way moreso, than anyone who uses real line (oh, I'm sorry.... braid ) will ever need. Quote
Super User CWB Posted February 19, 2011 Super User Posted February 19, 2011 Nothing can be as ugly as these:http://tackletog.com/cal/2010/03/21/velvicks-magic-wand-the-duckett-fishing-micro-magic/ I don't care how good they are, I ain't fishing with something that looks more like a pool cue than a fishing rod. ;D That's a thing of beauty compared to the Citrus Sticks rods... http://citrusstick.com/ The ugliest rods I've ever laid eyes on, by far. I take back everything I said and fully agree. P.U. Quote
WanderLust Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 My last issue with rod color was when I walked back to the van with a new spinning rod my wife asked if I didn't some of those already. My response was, "Yes but I don't have a maroon one to use on Wednesdays"That must be over 25 years ago and she hasn't asked that question since. LOL! ;D Nice response. Quote
Fish Chris Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 I don't think that citrus stick is as ugly as the NRX.... but then again, I love the color lime green Heck, a black rod (or natural graphite) with lime green wrap would look sweet ! Fish Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted February 19, 2011 Super User Posted February 19, 2011 I was playing around with an 893 a few weeks ago, testing the sensitivity by dragging the rod tip across carpet. EASILY the most sensitive rods I've ever laid my hands on by that measure. They're so light and crisp that they feel really fragile, like they would snap like a dry wishbone on a hookset. Bassthumb, if it feels that light and crisp, it IS going to be more fragile ! So why not use a rod which is a fraction of the cost, MUCH more durable, against those inevitable bumps and bangs a rod takes every now and again, then use braided line with such a rod, and have a rod / line combo that is FAR more sensitive, than this WAY expensive (ugly) super light and crisp rod, used in conjunction with stretchy @$$ monofilament ? Because from what I'm reading, this would be a terrible choice, of a rod to use with virtually zero stretch braid..... Just MPO..... Fish PS, In an earlier thread, somebody asked me what super high modulas rod I used (it felt REALLY light and crispy, too BTW) that I snapped on a hookset, while using it with braided line.... I remembered later on.... It was called a Fenwick Iron Feather. So sure.... It was a REALLY sensitive rod ! Way moreso, than anyone who uses real line (oh, I'm sorry.... braid ) will ever need. Not true.The NRX are lighter and more sensitive than the GLX but also SRTONGER. Quote
Fish Chris Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 Bassin Blvd, stronger is a relative term. Their are LOTS of materials which are extremely strong, yet brittle, and therefor, a lot more fragile under certain circumstances. A slightly heavier rod, with a little less actual breaking strength, could actually be much better at absorbing sudden shock loads. So, you couldn't say it was stronger, but certainly more durable. ^ And these are the types of rods which I much prefer, for fishing with braided line. Cheaper + more durable + (when used in conjunction with braided line) much more sensitive, than one of those ultra-high modulas rods, used in conjuction with mono. Fish Quote
Fat-G Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 Bassin Blvd, stronger is a relative term.Their are LOTS of materials which are extremely strong, yet brittle, and therefor, a lot more fragile under certain circumstances. A slightly heavier rod, with a little less actual breaking strength, could actually be much better at absorbing sudden shock loads. So, you couldn't say it was stronger, but certainly more durable. ^ And these are the types of rods which I much prefer, for fishing with braided line. Cheaper + more durable + (when used in conjunction with braided line) much more sensitive, than one of those ultra-high modulas rods, used in conjuction with mono. Fish Or you could use an NRX WITH braid and have the most unreal combo ever, especially if you had a sub-6 oz. reel. I do know what you're saying Chris. Quote
Buzbait88 Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Am I missing something? I looked at the gloomis website at the NRX and all I saw was a black blank with blue wrap on the guides? I thought it looked real good, but no way I pay that kind of price for it! I don't think I've really seen a rod yet that I think is just god awful and I have a few citrus sticks and love them! Quote
Fish Chris Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Or you could use an NRX WITH braid and have the most unreal combo ever Yes, absolutely, you could, but you would have a setup that would be very likely to get broken, from such unforseen events as, setting the hook into North America, or making a hard cast, and your line gets wrapped around the tip of your rod, or you thought you had your drag set light enough, but it must have gotten bumped, etc. You know the old saying $#@& happens. I just know these super light, super sensitive rods, are more prone to failure from sudden shocks (more brittle), and IMPO, NOT a good choice when used with braid..... and since I wouldn't even consider using a stretchy arse rubberband (mono) for my fishing line, not a good choice for me. Peace, Fish Quote
Fish Chris Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Buzbait, yes, your missing something.... Look back through this thread to find the shot posted here. It's kind of a funky blue green, with green highlights.... Fish Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted February 21, 2011 Super User Posted February 21, 2011 Chris, The NRX series are 20% stronger and more impact resistant than the GLX series. I'm not sure what Loomis means by "stronger" but no one should be breaking their rods on a fish. I suppose fishing heavily matted areas would be a likely time to break a rod but I wouldn't recommend the NRX for that type of fishing. In fact, my flipping stick is the least expensive rod I use because breakage is more likely to occur than fishing other techniques. Quote
jeb2 Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Am I missing something? I looked at the gloomis website at the NRX and all I saw was a black blank with blue wrap on the guides? You are correct. I own one, and that is exactly right. I guess fish chris must be talking about the citrus stick? Quote
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