NRX Casting Rod Question

[Flippin81]

I am hoping to pick up an NRX Rod in the near future. I have intentions of using the rod as a deeper water, or more open water Texas Rig rod, throwing 1/8-1/4 oz weights, not including hook and bait. I've always kind of preferred a heavier action rod, as I fish in Florida around heavy vegetation and wood. I had originally been looking at the 894 casting model, but I'm wondering if I should step it up to a 895? Anyone have any insight for me? Thanks!

[BigG]

I think you what you descripted the 893 would be your best bet, you certainly won't need the 895.

[DavidSA]

looking at your lure weights and mention of open water would lead one to think 893. You mention Florida and I go to 894. You don't mention your line????

I use 894's with 30# braid to fish weedlines and hydrilla areas with the lure weights you note on Lake Okeechobee. They work great. Typically this means a 3/16oz weight, hook and speed worm. Use of the light braid is a must in my book.

[bronzefly]

Get the 894, skip the 895. Paired up with the right reel and line, you won't have any trouble presenting those kinds of baits on the 894 and you'll have the power you prefer. It's a GREAT rod!

[Flippin81]

Thanks fellas! I usually use 15-17lb fluorocarbon for my presentation. Slow dragging a worm. As I said, I have always preferred a heavier action, but after this, I will certainly lean more towards the 894. Thanks again for the feedback!

[DavidSA]

anything between 15 and 20# FC is right in the wheel house of this rod. With the right reel you can throw everything down to finesse yet you have the power for the big ones. This is what I like 2nd best about this rod. First is the sensitivity.

[Frosty]

You won't need or want the 895 for the listed purposes. That 894 is a powerhouse! I would personally use an 893 for the intended purposes, but I don't like to rod up. I can tell you though that 894 has some guts

[johnnybassboat]

893 for me in those weights, but I dont fish in Florida. I just got a 894 and cant wait to test out that rod. I have handled a 895 and to me, as much as I love my NRX's that thing is a ill balanced beast. If I fished heavy cover alot it might be on my radar but it aint for me.

[DavidSA]

This one needed all the 894. Literally bent the rod in half at the boat. Light weight on a 5 inch worm with 30# braid. First fish on the MetHG, drag was great. 17 inches from butt of rod to first blue ring nearest the foregrip. About as long a bass I have seen given he was not fatter then he was.

[Okiekev]

894 would be perfect. You might also look into the 873, might be exactly what you are looking for.

[dux]

Get the 894, skip the 895. Paired up with the right reel and line, you won't have any trouble presenting those kinds of baits on the 894 and you'll have the power you prefer. It's a GREAT rod!

I would think for a 1/8-1/4 the 893 would be the ticket, but I would take Bronzefly advice, he know his stuff.

[DavidSA]

I threw 3/16oz weight, hook and uvibe speed worm on the rod all week with a 13Met and 40# braid. Absolutely no issues. I have done 1/8oz and a zoom trick worm without any issue as well. That a 893 might present that weight better then the 894 is not in doubt; it will. When I am down in Florida fishing though a 3 power rod has little purpose to me.

[H8R]

After fishing the NRX 893 for about 25 hours over the last few weeks... Here's my observation in regards to your question:

The weights you're throwing are fine, barring its truly open water and the depths aren't too significant.. The 893 could work, but I'd want the 894, personally. Also, the size of the plastic could make a large difference in what the rod can handle.

My set-up on the 893 is a Core 101 with 7 series gears and 15lb FC. I'm throwing weightless (senkos) and lightly weighted plastics ( creatures) and jigs under 1/2 oz. I'm throwing around docks and hardwood. It has plenty of power for this application, but I'm rarely throwing in anything more than 5' FOW. I still believe the sweetspot for this rod is slightly under 1/2 oz and with the chances of catching large Florida strain bass, GET THE 894!