NRX 842s

[Frosty]

Looking for a rod softer than the 852 NRX, which to me is about a 2.5 powered spinning rod. Looking for something about a ML power... Would the 842 be a good fit for drop shots, and lighter finesse stuff. If it fits the bill I may get it rather than a Zillion ML, depends on much I blow on tackle this spring

[Bassineric93]

You probably want the 822 DSR.

[Frosty]

Probably should have mentioned I had a 822 syr right when NRX first came out and thought it was a little too whippy...I liked the tip but felt like a dropshot only rod to me.

[Bubbleboy]

I would say if you needed a 2.5, go with the 843c MBR. Loads further back. The 842c MBR I would then consider to a 2.25 if compared to a 822s SYR being a 2. Geez I hope that makes sense.

[stingray23]

I have an 842S. The tip is soft, but not that soft either. It gets into back bone rather quick. I love the soft tip for casting smaller, lighter baits. I mainly use it for weightless flukes, grubs on 1/8 jig head. I tried it for drop shot and it did very well. Its a great rod IMO and is overlooked a lot because of the 852S.

[spencerinstl]

The 842S is a great all around finesse rod, because of the soft tip and fast action. Works well for drop shots and shakey head jigs and other finesse open hook jigs.

[Frosty]

I would say if you needed a 2.5, go with the 843c MBR. Loads further back. The 842c MBR I would then consider to a 2.25 if compared to a 822s SYR being a 2. Geez I hope that makes sense.

No I think the 852 feels like a 2.5 spinning, like a little more powerful than most spin jig 2 powers. Looking for a true ML, definitely not a light though. It sounds like it's the 842 if I get an NRX...

[Nermalthecat]

I've been looking through NRX/GLX for a true ML DSR too but there aren't any. Your answer would be the E6X 820S DSR but they make no 820s in GLX or NRX.

[Nermalthecat]

That being said, I don't agree with the 842 being a drop shot rod...