Glx 852c help

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Glx 852c help

Post by Slick » Mon Oct 01, 2018 6:31 pm

Wondering what this rod would be good for? I know it’s rated pretty light so figured it should be wicked sensitive! Considering it for a finesse jigs with a trailer and senkos and such. If you have one what reel do you have on it, debating on a curado 70, chronarch mgl or aldebaran (like the weight but doesn’t feel nearly as smooth as the other two for twice the price)

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Re: Glx 852c help

Post by Matt_3479 » Tue Oct 02, 2018 6:10 pm

I’m tagging in as I’m curious as well! I just purchased the 852c last weekend as a senko rod but curious what others enjoy using this rod for

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Re: Glx 852c help

Post by tacklejunkie2 » Tue Oct 02, 2018 7:01 pm

Shakeyhead. I have a customized Daiwa SOL with a SV spool on mine.

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Re: Glx 852c help

Post by BRONZEBACK32 » Wed Oct 03, 2018 9:02 am

I use the Metanium MGL with the NRX 852c for shakeyhead, 1/4oz tube jigs and lighter, I also have the Metanium 13 with a GLX 842c (Metanium 13 looks like its made for the GLX) I use it for spybaits and jerbaits.

both are super sensative..

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Re: Glx 852c help

Post by BoatBuggy » Thu Oct 04, 2018 5:34 am

Up here in Canada I use my GLX 852C with a Zillion SV TW P (5.5:1 ratio) exclusively for spybaits (Duo 90). When I head to Texas in the winter, I use it for shakeyheads with a Tat SV HS (7.3:1 ratio)

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Re: Glx 852c help

Post by Matt_3479 » Thu Oct 04, 2018 4:55 pm

BRONZEBACK32 wrote:I use the Metanium MGL with the NRX 852c for shakeyhead, 1/4oz tube jigs and lighter, I also have the Metanium 13 with a GLX 842c (Metanium 13 looks like its made for the GLX) I use it for spybaits and jerbaits.

both are super sensative..

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Right on! How do you compare the metanium mgl vs the metanium 13? I’m looking to outfit 2 rods with new reels. Are the metanium really worth the money over the chronarch mgl? I have 3 of them now and love the chronarch

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Re: Glx 852c help

Post by Slick » Thu Oct 04, 2018 6:53 pm

Thanks gentleman! Great Info! Anyone throw a finesse jig, 1/8-3/16oz jigs or flukes?
BoatBuggy wrote:Up here in Canada I use my GLX 852C with a Zillion SV TW P (5.5:1 ratio) exclusively for spybaits (Duo 90). When I head to Texas in the winter, I use it for shakeyheads with a Tat SV HS (7.3:1 ratio)
There a reason you don’t use it for Shakeyhead in Canada as well?

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Re: Glx 852c help

Post by BoatBuggy » Fri Oct 05, 2018 5:36 am

Slick wrote:Thanks gentleman! Great Info! Anyone throw a finesse jig, 1/8-3/16oz jigs or flukes?
BoatBuggy wrote:Up here in Canada I use my GLX 852C with a Zillion SV TW P (5.5:1 ratio) exclusively for spybaits (Duo 90). When I head to Texas in the winter, I use it for shakeyheads with a Tat SV HS (7.3:1 ratio)
There a reason you don’t use it for Shakeyhead in Canada as well?
Probably because I don't really catch anything up here with a shakeyhead..... :laugh1: I have an 822C DSR that I use for shakeyheads up here but I don't bring it with me when I go south due to space limitations.

I've thrown flukes with this rod as well and while I prefer my NRX 803C for flukes because I like a shorter rod for skipping and generally fish flukes around cover but if I just wanted to bomb flukes around over open water the GLX 852C would certainly do a nice job.

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Re: Glx 852c help

Post by BRONZEBACK32 » Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:20 am

Matt_3479 wrote:
Right on! How do you compare the metanium mgl vs the metanium 13? I’m looking to outfit 2 rods with new reels. Are the metanium really worth the money over the chronarch mgl? I have 3 of them now and love the chronarch
Thats a hard one on the MGL vs 13, my 13 is super-tuned with HH bearings and a yumeya shallow spool which makes it a
joy to fish with, but the Metanium MGL is also amazng, I like them both and both cast better then any other reel
I have used in the past.
Both my Metaniums have the new Curado K brass gears which also make them super smooth.

I like the Metanium platform over the Chronarch myself.

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