Well, the search has ended. After years of searching for a rod better than an NRX+, I finally gave up. The NRX+ is just the best rod on the market. I am writing to all those like me who might want something different, or think they can save money and find the equivalent for cheaper. I preface this by stating I have not tried every rod on the market nor am I an expert, but I have fished a lot of nice rods and none of them have the total package the NRX+ offers.

These are the high-end rods I have fished in the last 2 years are as follows. Kistler Zbone, Dobyns Xtasy, Shimano Poison Adrena, Shimano Expride, Megabass Destroyer, Diawa Steez, G loomis Conquest, Power Tackle now Reneau Tackle. All these are phenomenal rods, and from what I have seen are great companies with great products but IMO the G Loomis NRX+ is just something special.

Look is the NRX+ worth the money? I don't know...? 600 dollars for a rod I admit seems kind of ridiculous. Especially since I am just going to throw the fish right back in the water anyway. Can I catch as many fish on a 100 rod...? probably but if you are a gear enthusiast like me I truly believe it can't be beat.

From the tapers to the truly electric sensitivity to the awesome warranty, I don't think you can find a better rod on the planet. If you want the best and have the money blow go get yourself and NRX+

I'm glad you are happy and hope the 2 of you have a long relationship

NRX+ meet car door!

Careful now, they tend to multiply in the rod locker. Next thing you know you’ll have a dozen of them

….and an extra insurance rider on your policy.

Why wasn't the Trika rod listed in the rods you have tested? You were hyped up about them for quite a while.

What model did you get

Lol absolutely

Not sure whether a 'Congrats' or 'I'm sorry' are in order?!

Do they pair well with a Zebco 202?

Enjoy either way. Everyone has their definition of the finer things in life.

That is the truth. My last one I was re tieing and my buddy caught a big fish so I set the pole down to net his fish and the line got caught in the trolling motor. My buddy then started crying laughing.

I bought an 852s and I think the next one maybe 854C.

Don't you wish that evil upon me Ricky Bobby!

I haven't up to this point been an Abu Garcia fan, but I found a really good deal on a Zenon spinning reel that only weighs 5.3 ounces. I couldn't pass under the idea of a setup weighing in at less than 9 ounces. The reel doesn't come until next week and I can't hardly wait to test it out. I feel like a little kid waiting for Christmas.

Ummmm, if you’re wanting a “congratulations”, then congratulations I suppose. Seems awfully weird to make a post that you bought an expensive rod; but