Nrx 853c?

[Matt_3479]

So made an impulse purchase today on an nrx 853c. I was actually in the market for either the 893c or 852s, but stumbled across this one and it was a wicked deal so purchased it without thinking. Wondering what uses other then jigs would this rod be good for. I have a glx 894c as my primary jig rod and covers everything I need, and an 852c that covers majority of the larger finesse stuff. I even have an older kistler helium 7’ medium heavy fast that pretty much covers the in between. I’d debating on trying to trade it or sell it and purchase the 893c or 852s or keep it and try it out. The kistler I’m not attached too so would be will to sell that. But my jig and t-rigs are covered pretty good. What else do you like the 853c for? Or should I sell/trade it?

[Samuel_b]

Sell it if you need the money because once you fish it you'll be getting rid of that Helium. Jigs, t-rigs, spinnerbaits, great soft jerkbait rod, senkos, and a dynamite jig skipping rod around docks and low lying cover...light tip but can steer any fish away from trouble. I personally love that rod.

[Matt_3479]

Sell it if you need the money because once you fish it you'll be getting rid of that Helium. Jigs, t-rigs, spinnerbaits, great soft jerkbait rod, senkos, and a dynamite jig skipping rod around docks and low lying cover...light tip but can steer any fish away from trouble. I personally love that rod.

It’s definately not that I need the money otherwise I wouldn’t of bought it lol. It was just an impulse buy, when I was actually in the market for the 852s and maybe an 893c. Wasn’t even considering the 853c. I know it is similar to my kistler, but I thought the kistler might be a touch more universal as it makes a good paddletail rod. But it’s an older kistler helium lta, not there new helium 3. So sensitivity is miles apart

Would like to know what else this rod might be good for before I decide on selling or trading

[Samuel_b]

Tim from tactical basin even says he dropshots and shakes heads with it...personally I wouldn’t lol. The only things it won’t do is cranks and jerkbaits as it’s too fast. Other than that anything a sensitive 3 power rod will do it will excel at. Use mine for small paddle tails

[78Staff]

I have one and have struggled to find a niche for it - I always have the 893/894 rigged so the 853 is kinda in limbo. Oddly enough, there's a review on YT where the guy was disapointed in it's peformance as a jig rod but found it excelled as a spinnerbait rod. Kinday spendy to dedicate it to a spinnerbait rod though. I would think it would work for pitching target finesse (for Florida) jig rod, ie 1/4oz + plus plastic, maybe 3/8 with small plastic - ie paca chunk or simlar. Smaller keitecs, 6" texas rig, or tossing wieghtless beaver/creature bait around trees/docks/etc.

Theoretically, you can use it for anything you would plan to use an 893 for though (althought the 853 will be a bit less powerful than the 893) since you don't have one yet. But once you get an 893, the 853 almost becomes redundant really I am finding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLFVqVFxVF4

[Matt_3479]

I have one and have struggled to find a niche for it - I always have the 893/894 rigged so the 853 is kinda in limbo. Oddly enough, there's a review on YT where the guy was disapointed in it's peformance as a jig rod but found it excelled as a spinnerbait rod. Kinday spendy to dedicate it to a spinnerbait rod though. I would think it would work for pitching target finesse (for Florida) jig rod, ie 1/4oz + plus plastic, maybe 3/8 with small plastic - ie paca chunk or simlar. Smaller keitecs, 6" texas rig, or tossing wieghtless beaver/creature bait around trees/docks/etc.

Theoretically, you can use it for anything you would plan to use an 893 for though (althought the 853 will be a bit less powerful than the 893) since you don't have one yet. But once you get an 893, the 853 almost becomes redundant really I am finding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLFVqVFxVF4

I’ve seen the video before, wasn’t planning on using it for spinner baits lol. I also am not planning on getting both 893 and 853. Just originally I was wanting a 893 until yesterday when I made the impulse purchase. I’m wondering if I keep it and forget about the 893 or sell it/trade it for an 893. Definately do not need both . Selling it to buy an 893 I’ll loose, but on a straight trade it might be worth it that’s why I’m wondering if I should keep or not

[Samuel_b]

If you value balance you’ll find it superior to the 893, if not you’ll appreciate the 893’s length. I’ve owned both I couldn’t feel as comfortable fishing the 893 or 894 because they’re so tip heavy. I found the 853 to be a fantastic rod. If I wanted a 7’6 ish jig rod I would personally go GLX or Conquest.

[Matt_3479]

If you value balance you’ll find it superior to the 893, if not you’ll appreciate the 893’s length. I’ve owned both I couldn’t feel as comfortable fishing the 893 or 894 because they’re so tip heavy. I found the 853 to be a fantastic rod. If I wanted a 7’6 ish jig rod I would personally go GLX or Conquest.

Okay thank you. I have a 2016 version glx 894 as my main jig rod, I was hoping the 893 to be a deeper water tube and senko rod mainly (which I don’t fish deep water often mainly looking for an excuse for a new rod lol) but never even consider an 853 before. I’ve handled the nrx 894 and found it tip heavy for sure. Maybe the nrx 853 will make a nice dock fishing rod and senko rod.

[PBP]

just curious, where are the good deals on new NRX can be found? Looks like most of the well known online retails are not offering any discounts recently.

[wilddog66]

I use my 853C for 5” Senkos, 1/4oz trigs, 1/4oz shakey heads, up to 3/8oz jigs in open water, etc. It does these things so well I see no need for an 893. Balance is good enough as is with a 13 Met, whereas the 893 would likely need some weight added to the butt similar to what my 873 requires. For my use it slots in perfectly between my 852C and 873C.

[Matt_3479]

just curious, where are the good deals on new NRX can be found? Looks like most of the well known online retails are not offering any discounts recently.

It was a store in Canada, I pulled in on my way home from purchasing a boat and the store was being bought out by a larger franchise store that doesn’t carry NRX’s and it was there last one so they were blowing it out. Like I said I wasn’t shopping for one, it just happened!!

[Matt_3479]

I use my 853C for 5” Senkos, 1/4oz trigs, 1/4oz shakey heads, up to 3/8oz jigs in open water, etc. It does these things so well I see no need for an 893. Balance is good enough as is with a 13 Met, whereas the 893 would likely need some weight added to the butt similar to what my 873 requires. For my use it slots in perfectly between my 852C and 873C.

Awesome thank you! Making it harder to get rid of the rod lol. Right now I have a 2016 version glx 894c and a glx 852. The nrx 853 does seem to fill a niche a bit. Most likely it will wear a metanium mgl or chronarch mgl

[romans]

Having had both the 853 and 893 nrx rods my vote is one or the other. Both sticks have their merit but one doesn't really do much that the other cant do. They are different sticks but the length is really the biggest difference between the two rods. If I was wanting to mostly pitch/skip and sling a spinnerbait then I would go with the 853. If I was wanting to do more casting then I would go with the 893. Read up on them and you will see that the 893 is a stand out in the line up and the 853 doesn't get much attention.

[Matt_3479]

Having had both the 853 and 893 nrx rods my vote is one or the other. Both sticks have their merit but one doesn't really do much that the other cant do. They are different sticks but the length is really the biggest difference between the two rods. If I was wanting to mostly pitch/skip and sling a spinnerbait then I would go with the 853. If I was wanting to do more casting then I would go with the 893. Read up on them and you will see that the 893 is a stand out in the line up and the 853 doesn't get much attention.

Thank you,

I’ve done some research, and everywhere I see the 893 seems to standout. Nothing ever bad to say about it minus length if that’s something you opposed too otherwise it’s all positive and is the reason my initial intention was to purchase the 893. WHat makes me nervous is that the 853 doesn’t get much attention and seems to be walked right past when the 852, 893 and 873 come into discussion just didnt want to be sitting on an expensive rod that isn’t all that great. Just couldn’t pass the deal when I saw it.

[romans]

No matter what, you are not going to hate the 853. If this will be your first NRX then you are in for a treat. The 853 isn't a bad rod, its just not as versatile as the 893 or 873. Power wise the 853 and 893 are about the same with the 873 being the next step up in power compared to the 853 and 893.