Best $500 Spinning rod for bottom contact techniques
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Best $500 Spinning rod for bottom contact techniques
I've been enjoying some good finesse fishing lately. I recently helped out a colleague and in return he offered to purchase whatever fishing rod I wanted. My first thought was to get an NRX (would be my first G Loomis) but there are so many good rods out there, for fear of missing out, I figured I'd consult this forum first.
I currently have a Megabass Orochi XXX Jade Python which I like and use for most finesse spinning techniques. It's around a ML action so looking to get something more in the medium power to compliment my arsenal. I want to use the rod for bottom contact techniques like shakey head, hula grubs, tubes, neko rig and swimbaits like Keitech ez shiner and fat impact 3.8/4.3. I'll be using 6-8lb test fluoro.
First consideration was the Loomis NRX 7'1" Medium 852S JWR. Anything else I should be considering? What say you tackletour?
I currently have a Megabass Orochi XXX Jade Python which I like and use for most finesse spinning techniques. It's around a ML action so looking to get something more in the medium power to compliment my arsenal. I want to use the rod for bottom contact techniques like shakey head, hula grubs, tubes, neko rig and swimbaits like Keitech ez shiner and fat impact 3.8/4.3. I'll be using 6-8lb test fluoro.
First consideration was the Loomis NRX 7'1" Medium 852S JWR. Anything else I should be considering? What say you tackletour?
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Re: Best $500 Spinning rod for bottom contact techniques
I'm going to suggest you look hard at the Steez SVF AGS
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Re: Best $500 Spinning rod for bottom contact techniques
Hard pressed to find a more sensitive rod than the nrx852S. I've owned higher end megabass, xx drop shot and shakey head, 7ml AGS, legend elite, etc.
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852s no doubt
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Re: Best $500 Spinning rod for bottom contact techniques
Either the NRX 852S JWR or the NRX 872S JWR. Both rods are great, with the 872s giving you a little more "tip".
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Saved me some typing. Many end up with both. I did.Lucky Craft Man wrote:Either the NRX 852S JWR or the NRX 872S JWR. Both rods are great, with the 872s giving you a little more "tip".
Though for paddle tails in the suggested range not dragged but UP the 902 is $. At least for brown bass in my hand.
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Agreed. Both are killer rods.Lucky Craft Man wrote:Either the NRX 852S JWR or the NRX 872S JWR. Both rods are great, with the 872s giving you a little more "tip".
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Personally if i was planning on spending that kind of money id be looking at a custom as well.
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I love the 852 so much I have it in spinning and baitcasting.
Its one sweet blank IMO.
But also take a look at the GLX 842, its also amazing....
Its one sweet blank IMO.
But also take a look at the GLX 842, its also amazing....
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Re: Best $500 Spinning rod for bottom contact techniques
I'd agree with this 100% - both of these rods are outstanding and available through The Tackle Trap for under the $500 mark with the Tackle Tour discounts available. I'm excited to get my hands on some of the new Shimano/Loomis Conquest rods this fall to see how they compare to similar NRX rods.Lucky Craft Man wrote:Either the NRX 852S JWR or the NRX 872S JWR. Both rods are great, with the 872s giving you a little more "tip".
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Re: Best $500 Spinning rod for bottom contact techniques
Thanks for the feedback guys. A few people mentioned the 872S will give you more "tip". What exactly is meant by that? Do you mean a stiffer tip or more parabolic tip? Or something else entirely?Lucky Craft Man wrote:Either the NRX 852S JWR or the NRX 872S JWR. Both rods are great, with the 872s giving you a little more "tip".
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Re: Best $500 Spinning rod for bottom contact techniques
Thanks for the heads up Gary. I'll send my colleague over to TT when it's time to make the purchasebronzefly wrote:I'd agree with this 100% - both of these rods are outstanding and available through The Tackle Trap for under the $500 mark with the Tackle Tour discounts available. I'm excited to get my hands on some of the new Shimano/Loomis Conquest rods this fall to see how they compare to similar NRX rods.Lucky Craft Man wrote:Either the NRX 852S JWR or the NRX 872S JWR. Both rods are great, with the 872s giving you a little more "tip".
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Slightly more bend under load given the additional few inches of length. You can't go wrong with either.jerkbait22 wrote:Thanks for the feedback guys. A few people mentioned the 872S will give you more "tip". What exactly is meant by that? Do you mean a stiffer tip or more parabolic tip? Or something else entirely?Lucky Craft Man wrote:Either the NRX 852S JWR or the NRX 872S JWR. Both rods are great, with the 872s giving you a little more "tip".
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Re: Best $500 Spinning rod for bottom contact techniques
Thanks Travis. I'm fishing on a kayak so I don't really like anything too long, I'll stick with the 852S for that reason.TravisNY wrote:Slightly more bend under load given the additional few inches of length. You can't go wrong with either.jerkbait22 wrote:Thanks for the feedback guys. A few people mentioned the 872S will give you more "tip". What exactly is meant by that? Do you mean a stiffer tip or more parabolic tip? Or something else entirely?Lucky Craft Man wrote:Either the NRX 852S JWR or the NRX 872S JWR. Both rods are great, with the 872s giving you a little more "tip".
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Understood entirely sir. I fish the 852,872,901 and 902 out of my Jackson Big Tuna multiple days a week when simply not on foot chasing big river smallies but I completely understand comfort level. You'll be pleased with your choice. Well done.jerkbait22 wrote:Thanks Travis. I'm fishing on a kayak so I don't really like anything too long, I'll stick with the 852S for that reason.TravisNY wrote:Slightly more bend under load given the additional few inches of length. You can't go wrong with either.jerkbait22 wrote:Thanks for the feedback guys. A few people mentioned the 872S will give you more "tip". What exactly is meant by that? Do you mean a stiffer tip or more parabolic tip? Or something else entirely?Lucky Craft Man wrote:Either the NRX 852S JWR or the NRX 872S JWR. Both rods are great, with the 872s giving you a little more "tip".
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