PMcGrath

Anyone have any details on what Shimano will be manufacturing for next year? A new Aldebaran, Antares? Just curious

That's some good news. I would never spend 550 for a rod

That's what I figured. I'm sure it's like new. I think I made out pretty good lol. NRX might be the best rod on the market

I just bought a G loomis NRX demo from TackleTrap. It was over 100 dollars cheaper than the retail version. What's the difference?

Only Shimano rod I own is a Cranking series cumara. Love that thing. I don't use any othe brand for reels either

I've only heard good things about the new GLXs. Looks like it made my decision

Thanks Darren! NYBasser my buddy said the Expride is probably better for cranking. I have the old GLX on one of my spinning set ups and I like it a lot. I probably will get the GLX, going to see if I can find one below MSRP. If not I'll cough up the 450 I guess haha

Just bought a Shimano aldebaran for flipping/frogging. I've been looking at the GLX in the 7'5" heavy and the Expride 7'6" heavy. I've held both in hand but have never tested either on the water. I want something high quality that's also light and sensitive to pair with the aldebaran and those two have caught my eye. Just want to hear some opinions.