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I disagree. For what you're trying to accomplish that one rod will not do everything you want, so might as well get both, haha. You will eventually, NRX's are like Lays, can't just have one. 4 power for jigs 3/8 and up IMO. I think my NRX 853c is way too underpowered for any jig over 5/16 so I only throw lighter t-rigs and jigs with it. I've not fished an 893c but supposedly it has a little more power and backbone than the 853c. I'd go 4 power or check out the 873 CRR.

Same here, but I'm a crankbait junkie. haha

IMO Abu is junk. Go Shimano and don't look back. I've got several Shimano spinning reels, including some 15+ year old Saharas and Siennas that are still going strong. The newer models I own, a few Nascis, and Stradic Ci4+ 2500 are smooth and light.

First I'm hearing of them....

Too many to choose from....

I've only ever used the Razor Shadz and they seem to do the trick, I think I've had one on a single chatterbait for months.

Yeah, I like the Havoc Pit Boss, and actually didn't know they were discontinued. I'll have to check the local WalMarts to see if I can find some.

Very cool, nice of your neighbor to give them to you. Also good to see that old Bomber like a few others mentioned, a similar one caught the world record smallie right here in KY at one of my favorite lakes ever.

Keep an eye on the several Shimano Buy/sell groups on the book of face.

Budget? I use straight braid with no leader on my jig/texas rig setups. But, I don't do leaders......

Still having some crazy weather here, supposed to drop to 26 tonight after being almost 80 last week. But when it happens, texas rig worms, weightless Senkos (wacky or texas rigged), Whopper Plopper/Frog, squarebills, jig and new this year, swimbaits, specifically the Spro Rat and Bucca 4x4 Bullshad. Don't know yet how those last two will work but I'm after size rather than numbers this summer.

Nice! Stay safe my Lexington friend!

Well, couldn't find one locally and none of my online tackle shops had one that would ship quick. Ended up ordering several from AFTCO @ $14 each, and they offered half off 2 day air shipping which ended up only being $2.99 more than ground. Ground was 5-7 days to even process the order and ship from California. Also, a huge plus, for every one you purchase as someone mentioned earlier, they donate one to first responders. Win, win. Don't know if I'll ever wear one on the water but I'm using them as a "cloth face mask" for now........

Been trying to find a Huk one locally to no avail. Now that everyone has to wear masks, they are all sold out.

7 for sure. I only use 6 on my crankbait rods.

Ok, I'll bite. Frozen pizza? Cook it on the deck in the sun or eat it frozen/thawed? ? Natty Ice and frozen pizza. Lunch of champions

That's a lot of weight for a cheap ML rod.

I wouldn't throw a 3/8 oz jig plus trailer and especially not a 1/2 oz jig plus trailer on my NRX 853c, especially into cover. I throw lighter texas rigs and 1/4-5/16 jigs plus trailer. It seems waaayyy underpowered for anything else heavier. IMO. For OP if you go NRX I'd go a 4 power if throwing 3/8-1/2 oz plus trailer.

Most of the time I'm so caught up in fishing I don't even think about eating. But I always have a sandwich, peanut butter crackers, chips, water, diet dew and Gatorade.

Wow, I'm blown away, very nice work and nice fish too! This is a mount to treasure for a lifetime and hopefully gets passed down to enjoy for many years to come.

So you dug up an age old thread to post this as your first post on this forum? I'm sorry but the saw blade idea is nothing but dangerous, and I hope if you do it that it comes back and bites you. Troll

I keep them in the original bags, don't know why anyone would do any different? Anyways, I always kept them in nice Ziploc freezer bags when in my yak until I found the Plano KVD black worm bags. Absolute game changer for me and inexpensive. Bye bye Ziplocs.

Ebay is your best bet right now.

Senko

+1 I have two Nascis, one 1000 and a 3000. I honestly think they're almost as nice as my Stradic Ci4+ 2500.