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You'll love it.

Punch, the rods all are a little different. I have fished the most with the Xtreme. The others are new. I have yet to fish a rod more sensitive than the NRX. With that being said the Destroyer line is awesome and the craftsmanship is the best. I bought two this winter and feel they are super versatile. FYI the Megabass warranty is 3 yrs but their CS is really good and it doesn't bother me one bit.

I have the NRX 852S, Megabass Addermine, & St. Croix Legend Xtreme Medium 7'. All are great rods for what you are looking to do. Want to save $ buy a MB Orochi XX shakeyhead rod.

Just a scuff. Unfortunately fishing rods and reels (when used) get some battle scars. Its stinks when an item is new but once you transfer from your truck, bank fish, set in the boat a few times they add up. Loomis rods have both a great warranty and replacement plan. Fish it!

Rod is rated for 3/8 oz. but I think it can throw heavier maybe 1/2 oz. I haven't tried it with lead or too many techniques yet since I recently purchased but its powerful and crisp. I fish salt, fresh (still), and rivers often and I feel this rod would do well in all. Only rod I feel that is more powerful would be a MH St. Croix spinner.

Not sure why you didn't like the 852S but that would be my vote in your case. I own this rod and action is awesome.

Hey SD, I would go with the 25 size. I have a 25 on a 7' Legend Xtreme and its perfect. 15 is too small

Thanks Mick, I appreciate your response. I try and take really good care of my gear so I just wanted to make sure this wasn't something I caused. The warranty being altered is another good point. I'm sure store bought manufactured rods also get handles a lot before you buy them. Thanks

S Hovanec, is it more common for spinning rod guides to have small epoxy cracks vs. casting rods with smaller guides typically. I have a few higher end spinning rods that haven't even been used with minor cracking. Part of me just wants to bring them to a rod builder and have them all re-epoxied but if its a common thing for used rods to have minor epoxy cracks due to flex I'm just going to keep on fishing them. I appreciate all the help.

Funny you mentioned this. I had big issues with this reel last year. It was grinding and very loud. I sent it back for a new one and the new one did the same thing. Their customer service recommended Pflueger for spinning reels (Pure fishing). I would see if they will swap a Patriarch for it. Those reels can not be beat in my opinion.

That's a great idea. Makes sense completely. Appreciate the help.

So a replacement will just do the same you think?

On rods I have with minor cracks you can feel them but these little spots seem to be smooth. It's hard to tell. Is it worth returning? It's a brand new rod but also thinking is may be common on many rods. Guess that's why I'm asking. Thx

After looking closer it almost looks like it's just the outline of the guide frame showing through the thread. Where the thread starts to lift off the blank it's just lighter. Looks like a crack but I don't think it is. Almost ever large guide I have looks like this. Either way looks pretty common.

Mick, appreciate your response. I have never noticed cracks in this area either. It's a brand new legend tourney and I feel it's to minor to send back. Thank you

Hey guys, I have a question. I noticed on almost all my spinning rods with Fuji k series guides the first largest guide always has a small almost like epoxy crack or discoloration. Is this from the epoxy not being thick there? The surface seems smooth. Just curious what causes this. Some rods are brand new. I'm sure its minor but curious all the same.

Natty, I have had this on multiple St. Croix rods as well as other brands. If you just touch the guide you hear a click. Its in the epoxy. Almost any guide can do that if just stressed a little or bumped. If it really bothers you I have found a tiny amount of guide epoxy will stop it but honestly I wouldn't worry about it. I have never noticed moisture or thread problems at all. I would keep the rods and enjoy them.

Awesome. Thanks guys for the responses.

Guys, random question here but did earlier model st. Croix rods have tips like this on the St. Croix legends w/ cork handles? (2009) Why is there no epoxy over the tip where is meets the blank. I noticed the new legend elite that just came out has this as well. Thread ends before the tip. Just curious if someone could shed some light on this for me.

Ok. Thanks guys

Should a small amount of guide epoxy be applied?

Ok, appreciate the response DVT. I don't even think moister can get in the threads it's so minor.

Hey guys, odd question but I do not use rod gloves or lockers but noticed a number of my rods have a guide or two that have a very minor crack or bubble where the excess epoxy meets the blank. Is this pretty normal when the guide flexes to have a small separation. Sometime it can happen just touching the guide. The thread and epoxy are in tact. It's just at the very end on single foot guides. Would u add epoxy or leave? I know this is minor but curious mostly.

I do not think Al changing brands is a big deal at all. They have to make a living and they have a great show. They are very loyal to the brands they have been with and things change sometimes. I also think its awesome these guys are christians and share their faith at the end of the show. They practice what they preach and in no way are hypocrites.

Hmx rods are very nice for the money. A little heavy but nice workhorse rods.