I purchased my first G Loomis NRX and I must say I am very impressed. I got a 852S for wacky rigs and paired it with a Shimano Vanford 2500. I don't know if I caught more fish with this rod than I normally would, but I was blown away by how light and balanced this setup is. I caught 12 bass on it and was also super impressed. I caught a 7 and an 8 pounder and the rod handled it like a champ as the bass fought hard and ripped line off my drag multiple times. There were several times when I had to really pull on the rod to keep them from wrapping around a log. I was amazed a rod this light could have that much backbone. The only problem is I think I am becoming a rod snob as far as what I want to fish with. I worry I will buy more

It’s one of the best bad habits to have. IMO.

I’ve been wanting an NRX for a while now. I have a few GLoomis but haven’t got the Cadillac yet. Really hate that I read this as it is pushing me toward pulling the trigger!

Great rods for sure. Anyone know why they're not on Tacklewarehouse's website anymore. To many backorders?

Yeah, I have a new poison rod and a high-end custom jig rod that I really like but the lightness of the g Loomis is incredible. It's just a joy to fish with. The only advice I would give is whatever NRX you pick make sure to fork up the cash for a super-light reel to pair with.

Oh, also the skipping wacky rigs with the 852s is ridiculously easy.

Sounds pretty good! I recently picked up the poor man’s version of your rod. The 852 spinning model in E6X. Haven’t fished it yet but I really like the tip on it and I think it’s gonna be awesome for wacky rigs.

Yeah it seems like everytime I go to buy a few more almost every rod is on back order with it being a few months wait everytime.

Southwestern service in Dallas has quite a few of them in stock. They also give discounts on cash purchases. So...it would be cheaper than TW for sure.

Yeah SW Parts is awesome.

It always starts this way, you buy one, like it-love it, you've seen the light and yes you do need one for throwing jigs and maybe another for that worm rig and when they are finicky maybe a ned rig --- its a sickness but incurable at best. How are you liking that Vanford they seem really nice?

I really like the Vanford. I think the stadtic is a better looking reel but I love the lightness of the reel and it seemed to really hold up well from a drag standpoint. I think the are pretty much the same. If I already had a stradic I don’t think I would upgrade bc I don’t think there is much difference.

Did the vanford replace the stradic ci4? I don't see it on TW anymore.

Yes

Gloomis probably has limited supply and the internet says the new models with be released sometime this year. I think American Legacy recently got a shipment of NRXs in stock.