nrx 893 vs nrx 853

[fishing fanatic]

Hey guys I'm going to buy a nrx here in the next few days and I Dont no which one to get. I'm deciding bettwen the 853 and the 893 I am a shore fisherman but I'm looking for sensitivity over casting distance. So basicly if there's a difference in bottom contact sensitivity like bumping over rocks let me no thanks and merry Christmas

[jeb]

They are very close. I have some of each and am constantly cycling them through, based on the bait I've got tied on them. I don't really find either more sensitive than the other. But I like the extra tip on the 893 for throwing slightly lighter baits. If I were faced with this decision today, I'd get another 893. I just favor it slightly. But both are great rods.

[steve1206]

The only place I liked the 853 over the 893 is playing in that 1/4 oz range..give or take a hair. I think you feel slightly more connected in that light range with the 853..I sold my 853 and got a second 893..it's a more versatile rod, IMO, and has more benefits than the 853. The length for casting distance and the blank handles the high end of the lure weight range better, I believe, even though they are rated the same...and the 893 does Not lack for sensitivity, obviously. Think of the 853 as a half power lighter and the lighter the bait, the more sensitive the lighter rod is going to feel...but I think that once you get to 3/8, the 893 is the better rod, IMO.

[Eric Walsh]

I agree with the 893, in fact, I drop down to the 852 when fishing below 3/8 oz. All the NRX rods are extremely sensitive.

[DavidSA]

I must fish quite a bit different then most guys. Rarely do I leverage a 3/8oz weight. Seems with T-Rigs I am almost always using a 3/16oz tungsten and when I shaky head fish I am typically using a 1/8oz weight. I do tend to throw both with 12 to 14lb FC line depending on cover I am fishing. I always use 803 rods for both. I have tried 852's and could not get enough hook set. Lost a few very nice fish. I have found no downside to using 803's. One of the things I like about the NRX series is the ability to protect line yet have a very nice backbone on the rod. I guess I like to match line to rod more then worry about what weight lure I am tossing. I move up to 4 series rods when I go to 17 or 20#FC even if I am just throwing a speed worm with a 1/8oz weight or lighter. If I am using heavy line I am doing so because of the cover I am fishing.

[romans]

I own both as well and for me the rods are very similar.I would determine which one on the desired application. If I was primarily bombing long casts and had the room then I would go the 893. If I was primarily pitching or shorter was better in general then I would opt for the 853. I think the 893 is more versatile but I prefer pitching with the 853 in most cases.
I do know where there is an extra 853 collecting dust if that is what you decide.

[fishing fanatic]

Ok guys thanks for all the feed back I think I'll go with the 893 with a shimano 101mg should be a awesome set up thanks again

[Quillback]

You have chosen wisely.

[Redfish]

You really cant go wrong with any of them! Nice choice!

[Triton21x MD]

Which Shimano 101mg are you planning on using? A Core or Metanium? I just picked up a NRX 893 and was trying to decide on which reel to use with it as well.

[fishing fanatic]

Triton I got a blue nrx 893 and I bought a 101mg core for it and its rad

[Jeffbro999]

Triton I got a blue nrx 893 and I bought a 101mg core for it and its rad

Nice! Put a set of Chronarch D7 gears in it and it'll be even better.

[mikeysam]

Triton I got a blue nrx 893 and I bought a 101mg core for it and its rad

Rad ??

[DelcoSol]

Not to highjack the thread but what are your opinions on the 803 vs these other two? Im looking to get a 3 powered NRX and have been liking using shorter rods lately. it will be more or a close quarters dock skipping rod so I want something compact but was wondering how they compared to each other. the 853 seems to be the black sheep of the family it seems?

[Black Haze]

Triton I got a blue nrx 893 and I bought a 101mg core for it and its rad

Rad ??

I believe that's short for radical