When Bantam1 mentioned that the rod will be assembled in the USA, it sounded like he was trying to assure the QC aspect of the rod. I've read quite a few NRX owners who felt QC was mediocre, at best. Sloppy epoxy, thread wraps not being tightly wrapped (my NRX exhibits this), rods being slightly cur...

Count me in as one of those anglers who's against targetting bass, or any species of fish for that matter, while spawning. For the sake of promoting a new product and "showing off" what the rods can do, was it really necessary to fish for spawning bass, while they're at their most vulnerab...

E 6 x....without a doubt. Im a tried and true shimano guy ...so since the G loomis e 6x have the warranty than its a no brainer. Really like the new crucials though...great rod so far. When Shimano does the right thing I try to vote with my purchase. I'm glad you mentioned the redesigned Crucials, ...