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Re: Should I get 872s or 902s NRX
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 11:11 am
by DrPerf
Finishing finesse plastics, with bottom contact, I have had no problem controlling/boating numerous 5 and 6 lb. largemouths, as well as my previous PB of 7.98 and new PB of 10.82 using my 902S, so if it is a noodle, pretty darn effective "noodle".
Purchased mine a couple of years ago on the recommendation of one of the better "sticks" in my club. Never looked back.
Doc
Re: Should I get 872s or 902s NRX
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 7:48 am
by arrowslinger1
Yes, and the same can be done on float n fly rods. I'm not saying it's ineffective. I'm just saying it is a very soft rod. I like a rod that stays stiff when i try to move the bait. I can just feel the bottom better. Its all personal preference. I was just trying to give the op some insight. When i used it for anything around 1/8th oz I felt like i would pick up and the tip would just bend instead of moving the bait.
Something like the 842 or 852 - while rated similar will move the same bait without a lot of bend in the tip.
Re: Should I get 872s or 902s NRX
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:55 am
by wirinhar
Re: Should I get 872s or 902s NRX
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 12:13 pm
by DrPerf
Not disputing your experience, mine is just different, which is why there are a wide selection of rods. It's all good
I use the NRX 852C for small to moderate Keitech paddletails, Fat Ika, and larger worms such as the 6.8" Jackall Flick Shake. So, if the 852S is comparable in performance, if would be a good choice.
Doc
Re: Should I get 872s or 902s NRX
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 6:06 pm
by cndbasshunter
842 852 872 902 822 they each have there own purpose.
Hard to beat 842 and 852 action for versatility though
Re: Should I get 872s or 902s NRX
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 6:23 pm
by QUAKEnSHAKE
Did you get the 7'6" Medium/Fast Legend elite?
Re: Should I get 872s or 902s NRX
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:17 pm
by wirinhar
QUAKEnSHAKE wrote:
Did you get the 7'6" Medium/Fast Legend elite?
Yeap... That's the one
Also thanks to Doc and Cndbasshunter for great infos.
WW
Re: Should I get 872s or 902s NRX
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 6:52 am
by DrTrevorkian
The 902S is discontinued and good luck finding one, let alone getting it replaced via warranty, if needed. Loomis discontinuing almost all the light, fast action models really bothered me(901S, 902S, 842S, 842C, & 843C). I was using NRX’s for about 4 years on walleye primarily, though...
I offed all of my NRX’s recently for a net gain over what I paid for them. Just couldn’t get past them getting rid of all those fast action models. They were amazing. St.Croix picked up my business with the Legend Elite line. At least they stay consistent with offering the same actions (and plenty of fast actions!) as they evolve their product lines. I’m not saying I dislike the NRX or Loomis, either! The NRX’s were the most special rods I’ve ever fished. I still have MANY G.Loomis salmon and steelhead models, too. I just can’t justify hanging on to discontinued models only to have to search for something new when mean ‘ol Mr. Catastrophe sneaks up and hoses me on a discontinued model that I can’t replace a newer/better model of the same length and action.
I would be looking at the 902S Conquest, if I was serious about a 902 Loomis model... I guess I’m a little salty about no 901S Conquest the most. So, St. Croix to the rescue!