Lucky Craft Man

Michigan

I forgot all about that thread. I took a beating there...haha. To me modifying my NRX like that isn't a big deal. 20 minutes with it while sitting in front of a TV watching a fishing show is about all it takes. The end result is a slice of fishing Heaven.

I posted this at the other location you posted your review and thought i would add it here. Interesting review. I aggree with you about the NRX being tip heavy. I also agree with you with how the NRX is balanced makes a big difference. I add weight to the butt section of all my NRX's and they seem to just float in my hand and as you mentioned, when balanced well, the NRX has a subtle crispness over the GLX. With that being said, I agree with you that if someone is not willing to alter their NRX in such a way to get the most out of it, then the new GLX's would be the way to go.

I would highly recommend the Tranx 401HG. That reel with the power handle will fish all you mentioned well. I even prefer it over my Tranx 500HG and Tranx500PG.

Someone liked fishing heavy cover. I can't speak about the Megabass Rods as I have not familiarity with that brand, but on the G Loomis end, that IMX MBR783C would make for a good spinnerbait and swimjig rod.

Another well known website did an initial review on the Conquest and said it was on par with the NRX in sensitivity, I'm sure that is model dependent. Assuming the sensitivity is the same, the only Conquest I am really interested in is the 783, because that model is not offered in the NRX and I like a rear full grip. Other than that, I will be holding on tightly to my NRX's. Thanks for Sharing!

Forget the threads, how does this rod fish? I'm dying for that first on-the-water report from you Jim.

Nice balance! i would still add a little weight to the end as I like the balance point at the center of the reel seat, but that is still better balanced than the NRX. Thanks for the picture and response!

Jim, really nice looking Rod and Reel (even though Scott may differ on the beauty of the rod comment). I can't wait to hear your opinion of how it fishes. I am a big NRX fan and could feel the difference of the GLX compared to the NRX in terms of sensitivity. I would be curious if that same difference is noticeable between the NRX and the Conquest. I will say that the old GLX were so much more balanced than the NRX rods (I still can't get over how tip heavy those NRX rods are) and I am hoping G Loomis corrected their error and balanced out the Conquests like they had the GLX.

I have quite few favorites, but this is my latest "favorite" fishing picture. My 3 year old with her first musky...

Nice report. Would you be able to "rank" the models from what you like the best to least? I am a big fan of the D model and liked the I model. However, I didn't have every model, so I would be curious where you would rank those two models among the lot.

Interesting question. I looked through my trip log records so far for this year and here is the break down per species I target: 38.8% - Musky 22.2% - Smallmouth 22.2% - Trout 11.1% - Bluegills with the Kids 5.7% - Walleye 0.0% - Largemouth Steelhead season is coming up, so these percentages will change, but that is where I am now.

Those are just insane! You are the Master who has taught me a lot over the years. For that, I greatly appreciate it. I hope you are doing well.

Jim, I sent you a PM. PS I have a lot of Walleye colored lures. I may have to sell those and start buying Smallmouth Bass colored lures.

The best thing you can do is remove the hook as easy as you can, give the fish an eye patch, and send him on his way.

This is fascinating information! I have always heard from Walleye guys that they hate musky, because musky eat all their precious walleye. There was even a very public showing of this up on Lake St. Clair a few years ago when a walleye fisherman was filmed killing a musky and letting him float. When he was confronted, he said he did that to all the musky he caught, because they were detrimental to the walleye fishery. Your videos would also explain why a lot of walleye fisherman catch musky, because those two seems to hang out a lot. Have you ever considered sharing these videos on musky forums? I think some of your thoughts and findings would generate great discussions.

Another site posted a review of those rods and said that the sensitivity of the Conquest is on par with the NRX. Therefore, I assume the lighter weight and higher durability (which is the claim) is what warrants the higher price. To be honest, I just wish G Loomis would have expanded their NRX line instead of introducing a whole new line of rods.

Nice! You know how to break in a rod right with a Smallmouth! No need to waste the christening process on an inferior fighting green fish.

This is Awesome!!! Great way to honor some of the people who protect us and keep us free. Scott, that is INCREDIBLE (as always). I hope the other guys post pictures of their rods as well. I love looking at custom work.

I would tend to agree, but I wouldn't have thought there would have been a strong market for the $500+ NRX, but yet, they sold a lot. Some guys just want the best, no matter the cost.

There hasn't been an announcement. I'm just surmising that will be G Loomis's next move. No reason to have this new high end technology and only offer it in a fly rod. Way more bass fisherman than fly fisherman.

No. The NRX line was offered in both Bass and Fly the same year.

Wait until the Asquith comes out in the $600 to $700 range. That will round out thier top end.

Cold water muskies are some of my favorite fish to catch. My best producing lure by far during this time is a 6" Fat AZ Sloppy Swimmer (rubber paddletail swimbait). I take the bottom hook off and craw this sucker slowly on the bottom, sometimes taking 3 or 4 minutes a cast. Here's a musky caught last Spring in 38 degree water temps using this technique. I should be out there now, but I just haven't had the chance (I know, weak excuse)

Really nice looking Fish!!! That's the one thing I found interesting about musky fisherman in the early season. I have caught several musky in the Spring when the water temps are still in the 30's very slowly dragging small swimbaits along the bottom in prime prespawn locations. That type of fishing is too slow of a pace for most musky guys and they insist on throwing rubber, jigging baits, or rattle baits instead. As you saw, when the water temps are that cold, keeping the bait on the bottom and smaller in size yields big dividends. Great work!!