Forums59
Topics1,037,836
Posts13,935,361
Members144,150
|
Most Online39,925 Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
Re: Are G. Loomis NRX as good as some people say?
[Re: Matt Jackson]
#12833114
07/18/18 08:58 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 13,504
Ken A.
Groovy
|
Groovy
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 13,504 |
I actually prefer my GLX over my NRX personally. Why I buy GLoomis is if you break it its a $100 replacement for life. So yes I may have a small fortune in rods I wont have to buy that model at full retail ever again. The E6X rods are okay but there are better rods at that price point, IMO. I love my NRX rods, they are the lightest most sensitive rod made. The handle is a little too short on the NRX's for my personal preference. They had some issues with the reel seats on the early model NRX's. They have since fixed this issue. I had three of them break on me. Twice it was as I was tightening the reel seat. I had one reel seat fail on the hookset on a big fish at CB. I swatted the fish with 65# braid and the reel came flying off the rod banging into the first guide as I tried to get the fish under control. I looked like one of the 3 Stooges for a few seconds. I am still in therapy over that one. The new GLX rod handles are slightly longer and I really like the new ones. I got a new 7' Conquest for father's day and it is the bomb. Are they worth the money? If you are fishing a worm or jig and want the absolute most sensitive rod made then the answer is Yes.
|
|
Re: Are G. Loomis NRX as good as some people say?
[Re: Ken A.]
#12833148
07/18/18 09:31 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 799
Ibock
OP
Pro Angler
|
OP
Pro Angler
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 799 |
In that price point what do u like?
Ibock
PB between 8-9 pounds.
|
|
Re: Are G. Loomis NRX as good as some people say?
[Re: Ibock]
#12833151
07/18/18 09:33 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 662
Cheesehead Wes
Pro Angler
|
Pro Angler
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 662 |
I just got a 742 champ extreme and it isnt that sensitive in my opionion. I think the rod has a great tip and action which really make it comfortable to fish with. I dont think this rod is as sensitive as my $150 rods. That being said I would buy more dobyns bc of how well balanced they are. I have noticed that the rod is very sensitive when it comes to bite detection but i was hoping for a more clear understanding of the bottom substrate while just working a lure on the bottom. it is just kind of mushy... I feel like i could feel a fish fart if it was near my lure but for 359 i was hoping to get the total package.
|
|
Re: Are G. Loomis NRX as good as some people say?
[Re: Ibock]
#12833158
07/18/18 09:39 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 13,504
Ken A.
Groovy
|
Groovy
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 13,504 |
In that price point what do u like? There are a bunch of good rods in the $150 to $200 price range and all of them are good rods. My opinion is that to truly tell the difference between a good rod and a great rod you have to step up to at least the GLX rods in the Loomis group. I bought a new Shimano Expride for bladed jigs last month and it is an awesome rod for it's intended purpose. I think it was $279.
|
|
Re: Are G. Loomis NRX as good as some people say?
[Re: texasbassdude]
#12833267
07/18/18 11:24 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 635
El Skeeter
Pro Angler
|
Pro Angler
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 635 |
Why I buy GLoomis is if you break it its a $100 replacement for life. This wasn't my experience recently. I've had an IMX for maybe 13 years and broke it on a hookset. Set it in, and they said that it wasn't a manufacturing defect (I wasn't lying about how it broke...), and the replacement rod was $180. Loomis XpeditorService: https://www.anglingtrade.com/2014/03/04/...ram-simplified/
Last edited by El Skeeter; 07/18/18 11:25 PM.
|
|
Re: Are G. Loomis NRX as good as some people say?
[Re: Ibock]
#12833422
07/19/18 01:25 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 191
GILLZ
Outdoorsman
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 191 |
I'm sure if someone spends $500-$600 on a rod they are going to say they are as good as everyone says. The better question is: "Are they worth the investment?" Maybe for some they are. If you are looking for a high quality rod at a good price, you should look for a used pre-HP Dobyns Extreme. They can be found for $190-$220. Are there less expensive rods that can get the job done? Sure, but an Extreme at $190-$220 is hard to beat for a high quality, sensitive, balanced rod. They also have a $100 ($80 fee plus $20 shipping) no questions asked replacement warranty.
|
|
Re: Are G. Loomis NRX as good as some people say?
[Re: Ibock]
#12833424
07/19/18 01:27 AM
|
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 8,711
Barrett
TFF Celebrity
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 8,711 |
Not in my opinion. Ive never seen a rod with the strength and sensitivity combined as power tackle.
|
|
Re: Are G. Loomis NRX as good as some people say?
[Re: Ibock]
#12833574
07/19/18 04:50 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 799
Ibock
OP
Pro Angler
|
OP
Pro Angler
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 799 |
I have to say all this mostly good talk about the NRX is going to make me have to get one. However I am surprised about all the shade thrown at what I would call expensive products on TFF. I think 200 dollars on s rod or reel is expensive . Maybe its bc I do t have sponsors or a big enough wallet or maybe its bc I have never thrown a 600 rod. I am going to save up and get one bc now I have the itch. I do not see myself being so overwhelmed at a 600 dollar rod I want to get rid of everything else but who knows. Thank yall for all the feedback and happy fishing.
Ibock
PB between 8-9 pounds.
|
|
Re: Are G. Loomis NRX as good as some people say?
[Re: Ibock]
#12833578
07/19/18 05:02 AM
|
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,109
Ted Martin
TFF Team Angler
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,109 |
IMO: are they as good as advertised - oh yes. are they worth the xtra $ over a really good rod at say $250-$300 - questionable. if you don't have a similarly weighted (and priced) reel the balance is off, so be prepared to get into a $1k setup.
I compare it to reel prices ... once you get to a certain weight, every 10th of an ounce reduction comes at a higher and higher incremental cost. At what point is it no longer worth it? Up to you. You can catch just as many fish on a setup at half or a third the price. Having said all that, i enjoy throwing my NRX / MGXtreme setup more than any other.
|
|
Re: Are G. Loomis NRX as good as some people say?
[Re: Ibock]
#12833630
07/19/18 11:44 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 369
AMERICAN-TEXAN
Angler
|
Angler
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 369 |
Do they Carry the 742 on TW?
I only see the 743...Thanks
Simon Peter said to them "I am going fishing" They said "We are going fishing also." -JOHN 21:3
|
|
Re: Are G. Loomis NRX as good as some people say?
[Re: Ibock]
#12833958
07/19/18 03:39 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 799
Ibock
OP
Pro Angler
|
OP
Pro Angler
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 799 |
So Im not gonna be able to buy a bunch of these probably only one. I primarily want a ride for flipping and pitching jigs and for throwing soft plastics what Rod would you choose I also most of the time it fishing from the bank only occasionally I will be fishing from a boat
Ibock
PB between 8-9 pounds.
|
|
Re: Are G. Loomis NRX as good as some people say?
[Re: Ibock]
#12833996
07/19/18 04:06 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 246
Jay Kumar
Outdoorsman
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 246 |
The NRX is that good. Crazy. I have one BUT am afraid to use it! Seriously.... I think the Kistlers are real close and gotta plug Alpha Angler -- crazy good rods, and somehow different. But a lot of companies are making good rods now.
|
|
Re: Are G. Loomis NRX as good as some people say?
[Re: Ted Martin]
#12834014
07/19/18 04:12 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 2,561
Jeff From Iowa
Extreme Angler
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 2,561 |
IMO: are they as good as advertised - oh yes. are they worth the xtra $ over a really good rod at say $250-$300 - questionable. if you don't have a similarly weighted (and priced) reel the balance is off, so be prepared to get into a $1k setup.
I compare it to reel prices ... once you get to a certain weight, every 10th of an ounce reduction comes at a higher and higher incremental cost. At what point is it no longer worth it? Up to you. You can catch just as many fish on a setup at half or a third the price. Having said all that, i enjoy throwing my NRX / MGXtreme setup more than any other. Whats a good reel? I have all 5.5 oz reels. Daiwa steez and lews super mag for heavy lifting. Im considering buying some Nrx off ebay new.
Last edited by Jeff From Iowa; 07/19/18 05:10 PM.
|
|
Re: Are G. Loomis NRX as good as some people say?
[Re: Ibock]
#12834186
07/19/18 06:30 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 28,416
Okie Poke
TFF Guru
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 28,416 |
I've never used a Loomis rod because there's no way that I could justify paying $500-$600 for one rod, period. About the most I'll spend on a new rod is $250 and that's pushing it! I have no doubt that they are as good as some people say, though. Some people say that my Falcon Cara's are good, too. But I'm boatless, so whadda I know!
😎 Dallas Cowboys....eventual Superbowl Champions 😎
|
|
Re: Are G. Loomis NRX as good as some people say?
[Re: Ibock]
#12834284
07/19/18 07:56 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 666
KsChampion198
Pro Angler
|
Pro Angler
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 666 |
I am a huge Loomis fan and have been ever since high school, in the mid 90's. I have several Loomis rods from E6X, to the CBR, Bronzeback, IMX, GLX and about 8 or so NRX rods. The NRX rods are incredible for sure. I don't like the tiny guides on the spinning rods though. I like to fish straight Floro and I feel the smaller guides restrict line flow. Otherwise, they are awesome. Very sensitive and durable. I have a couple first run casting rods and never experienced the handle issue....
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|