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by dirtygeary
Tue Dec 13, 2022 7:46 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Is it Daiwa, Shimano, or someone else?
Replies: 372
Views: 448042

Re: Is it Daiwa, Shimano, or someone else?

Dink Whisperer wrote:
Sun Jan 30, 2022 3:28 pm
Not even a question for me... Shimano till the end!


You have an amazing login name. Literally laughed out loud on that one.
by dirtygeary
Tue Dec 13, 2022 7:42 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: G loomis NRX+ 844C MBR vs NRX+ 873C CRR
Replies: 8
Views: 2805

Re: G loomis NRX+ 844C MBR vs NRX+ 873C CRR

I think yes the 844 has more versatility, I don’t know of anything I couldn’t use it for with at least to a degree of success. My number one favorite technique for the 844 is swim jig. Love it. The 873 is an amazing rod. Shines of course for a Carolina rig with like a 1/2 oz weight. I don’t care for...
by dirtygeary
Tue Dec 13, 2022 7:36 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: NRX+ vs Conquest 843 MBR
Replies: 6
Views: 1760

Re: NRX+ vs Conquest 843 MBR

Not that it’s a super big concern, but also the expediator replacement cost for conquest is $175, vs $125 on a NRX +. If something was ever to happen to it. Just something to factor into the future cost of ownership
by dirtygeary
Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:08 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Shimano reel speeds and techniques.
Replies: 5
Views: 1440

Re: Shimano reel speeds and techniques.

I stick to 7.1 or 7.4 for 90% of my applications. I only use 6.2 for cranking these days. I use the 8.1+ for jigs/flipping.
by dirtygeary
Wed Sep 07, 2022 6:51 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: NRX users…what’s your top three (or four) rods in the lineup?
Replies: 33
Views: 8751

Re: NRX users…what’s your top three (or four) rods in the lineup?

I use the 844 a lot for swim Jigs. But it’s a fantastic Texas rig rod or light jig. Also have used for chatterbait and big spinnerbaits. The 853 I use primarily for wacky rig. But it’s also a great shakey head rod here in Texas. I consider both of these rods to be very versatile models. They could b...
by dirtygeary
Thu Aug 25, 2022 9:47 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: It's time for a 5" fluke rod (casting rod)
Replies: 9
Views: 3052

Re: It's time for a 5" fluke rod (casting rod)

My go to favorite rod for flukes is a conquest 843. It is absolutely perfect for this task. Plus when not using it for flukes that rod can perform so many other techniques.
by dirtygeary
Thu Aug 25, 2022 9:44 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Anybody Still Using a Rod with Pistol Grip?
Replies: 9
Views: 1618

Re: Anybody Still Using a Rod with Pistol Grip?

I still use a G.Loomis premier 5’6” medium pistol grip. It’s from
Around 1993. I use it for square bills in tight cover, or pitching under docks. I enjoy it. Also have a old Shimano jimmy Houston signature 6’ medium I use from time to time.
by dirtygeary
Sat Aug 20, 2022 8:50 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: NRX users…what’s your top three (or four) rods in the lineup?
Replies: 33
Views: 8751

Re: NRX users…what’s your top three (or four) rods in the lineup?

I have just about every model of NRX. The ones I could never part with are the 844, 853, and 804. I use each every trip out. But I must give honorable mention to 854, 894, 904. If you are seeing a theme I like heavy power rods because I fish heavy grass lakes.
by dirtygeary
Wed Jul 20, 2022 7:14 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Your Confidence Lure
Replies: 19
Views: 4198

Re: Your Confidence Lure

This picture shows how good the finish on the Giant Dog X is (the 3rd one from the top). It's 25 years old. The Zara Spook (the top) and the Duo Realis (the 2nd one from the top) were used only for a few years. The Rio Rico (the bottom) is definitely a hall of famer for me. This particular one caug...
by dirtygeary
Wed Jul 20, 2022 7:12 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Ichikawa - Plastic or Wood?
Replies: 3
Views: 1293

Re: Ichikawa - Plastic or Wood?

Man I LOVE these baits. I cannot get enough of them. I have slayed the fish on multiple trips on the smaller and midsize Ichikawas. Even when my partner couldn’t by a bite.
by dirtygeary
Wed Jul 20, 2022 7:10 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: What's Your Old Lure that Still Catches Bass?
Replies: 6
Views: 1830

Re: What's Your Old Lure that Still Catches Bass?

I have some older spinnerbaits with hammered silver Colorado blades. Not even sure of the maker(not that it matters since so similar). However I can fish right behind someone with these older spinnerbaits and get bit. No one is using that style anymore. Oh and white is the go to skirt color.
by dirtygeary
Tue Feb 15, 2022 5:14 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: 852S NRX vs NRX+
Replies: 3
Views: 2039

Re: 852S NRX vs NRX+

Following.

I don’t have this specific model. But I can say from the new NRX + I have gotten vs the old ones, they are really super close. And the plus has enough improvements I am pleased. Can’t say Iam gonna replace all of them , but if I have too I won’t mind it.
by dirtygeary
Thu Jan 27, 2022 3:45 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Bantam A
Replies: 58
Views: 17672

Re: Bantam A

Cranky wrote:
Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:07 am
“ Infinity Drive uses a new main shaft supporting structure to eliminate friction within the pinion gear and delivers up to a 26% increase in winding torque under load.”
Thank you for adding. Saved me the trip to look up. 😁
by dirtygeary
Tue May 02, 2017 7:08 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: It's Been Quite A While...
Replies: 15
Views: 11593

Re: It's Been Quite A While...

Just had to get your fix didn't you.
by dirtygeary
Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:44 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: 2017 lineup
Replies: 12
Views: 7571

Re: 2017 lineup

Love the green on the metanium :mrgreen: