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 Re: Well I finally broke down and just bought an NRX+
[Re: Ibock]
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05/14/24 04:44 PM
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ko bass attack 27
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I agree, NRX+ are in a league of their own. I have all of mine paired with Shimano Alderbaron reels.
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Re: Well I finally broke down and just bought an NRX+
[Re: Black Dallas]
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05/14/24 05:19 PM
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Ibock
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i felt a NRX and picked a envy black III over it. personal feel i guess I have never fished one but have heard several great things about the Envy Black 3. I have had two 13 great fishing reels that were fantastic. They feel so good in the hand.
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Re: Well I finally broke down and just bought an NRX+
[Re: nfhbass]
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05/14/24 05:21 PM
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Ibock
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 Why you gettin rid of all your drop shot weights? You just bought the best fairy wand made! Maybe upgrading to tungsten so you can really feel that hard spot?  So far I haven't really liked fishing a drop shot. I don't know if it's just me but I am always getting the line all twisted up and it pisses me off.
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Re: Well I finally broke down and just bought an NRX+
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05/14/24 05:41 PM
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The question I ask when deciding what to pay for a rod is will I hold one end of the line and shoot the rod into the water to knock a bait loose. If the answer is no then I don't buy it. That's probably a pretty good rule. These new NRX+ are waaaayyy more durable IMO. I choose rods mostly based on how I feel when I fish it. Meaning is fishing more enjoyable with this rod or reel. The weight of the rod just makes it so enjoyable to fish with for long periods. Also if I find myself retieing all the time bc I don't want to use a different rod when others are available I know it's a keeper. I was super impressed with Mega Bass Destroyer Windbuster and almost kept it, but the rod handle is so short that when you catch a lot of fish it puts a lot of pressure on your wrist. If i am spending this much on a rod it should be perfect.
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Re: Well I finally broke down and just bought an NRX+
[Re: grout-scout]
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05/14/24 05:43 PM
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Or is this one better? ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2024/05/full-35324-224435-img_8841.png) I would enjoy trying it but I think NRX is as high as I go.
Ibock
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Re: Well I finally broke down and just bought an NRX+
[Re: ko bass attack 27]
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05/14/24 05:47 PM
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I agree, NRX+ are in a league of their own. I have all of mine paired with Shimano Alderbaron reels. Yeah those Aldebaran are sweet!
Ibock
PB between 8-9 pounds.
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Re: Well I finally broke down and just bought an NRX+
[Re: ko bass attack 27]
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05/14/24 05:49 PM
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Ibock
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I agree, NRX+ are in a league of their own. I have all of mine paired with Shimano Alderbaron reels. Yeah I really want to get an 854c so maybe if I good Santa will bring me one for Christmas
Ibock
PB between 8-9 pounds.
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Re: Well I finally broke down and just bought an NRX+
[Re: Ibock]
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05/14/24 06:02 PM
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Big Swimbait
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With all due respect, I have custom rods built with Loomis LMX C602 blanks with my choice of guides and grips for a little more than half this price.
Less gritchin', more fishin'
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Re: Well I finally broke down and just bought an NRX+
[Re: Big Swimbait]
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05/14/24 06:45 PM
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With all due respect, I have custom rods built with Loomis LMX C602 blanks with my choice of guides and grips for a little more than half this price. That's awesome. Did you build them? Are they as sensitive as the NRX? What do they weight?
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Re: Well I finally broke down and just bought an NRX+
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05/16/24 12:27 AM
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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. A high-end rod like that deserves at least a Zebco 33+
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Retired USAF, 1966-1989
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Re: Well I finally broke down and just bought an NRX+
[Re: grout-scout]
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05/16/24 02:01 AM
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Has anyone tried this rod??? (Asking for a friend) ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2024/05/full-35324-224434-img_8840.png) Is this the rod that was used to compare the Trika rod too?
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Re: Well I finally broke down and just bought an NRX+
[Re: Ibock]
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05/16/24 04:46 AM
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What six hundred dollar reel are you going to get to go with it?
2024 Skeeter FXR-L, Yamy 250 SHO
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Re: Well I finally broke down and just bought an NRX+
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05/16/24 12:27 PM
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What six hundred dollar reel are you going to get to go with it? Put a Daiwa Exist on it. Call it done. The rod should NEVER cost more than the reel. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2024/05/full-93588-224630-img_1873.png)
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Well I finally broke down and just bought an NRX+
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05/16/24 01:48 PM
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What six hundred dollar reel are you going to get to go with it? Put a Daiwa Exist on it. Call it done. The rod should NEVER cost more than the reel. Its sacrilegious to put a Daiwa on a Shimano/GLoomis rod. That thing needs a Stella
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Re: Well I finally broke down and just bought an NRX+
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05/16/24 02:44 PM
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What six hundred dollar reel are you going to get to go with it? Put a Daiwa Exist on it. Call it done. The rod should NEVER cost more than the reel. Its sacrilegious to put a Daiwa on a Shimano/GLoomis rod. That thing needs a Stella It’s sacrilegious for me to recommend a Shimano product. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2024/05/full-93588-224638-73353317629__a70088f5_1865_4a25_994a_fcc080643963.jpeg) ….but a Stella is a hella reel!
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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