Randy Price

I could and did for years. I use spinning gear so any 6-6- 70 MF rod with a 2500 Stradic will bring in most of the fish I try to catch.

I agree with @FishTank. Another minor gripe was the aluminum cap on the bottom of the grip. When holding the rod vertically it wanted to slide all over the place. Oher than that I think they are awesome.

I own/have owned several SC Legend Xtremes. Personally I can't tell the difference in sensitivity btwn it and a NRX+. I know others will disagree with me but that's just my experience. I also prefer the build quality of the SC over the Loomis as I'm not a fan of the recoil guides.

A 2500 Shimano Stella has always been on my wish list. I have a two Metanium's and they're nice enough for me. IMHO once you get past a certain price point for rods and reels the ROI gets so small I do not know if I could tell a difference at my age. My hands aren't as sensitive as they used to be so I may not feel a difference between a $ 400.00 rod and a $ 1,000.00 rod. I ran into this recently. I had my Swarovski SLC 8x42 HD field glasses out and a friend had a less expensive pair of Vortex Razors and I couldn't with my almost 60 YO eyes tell a difference. Now in fairness my Swaro's really shine in low light conditions and we didn't test them in that situation.

Thanks guys for all the replies. I purchased a 2500 Stradic FM.

I've always been primarily a Shimano guy but have purchased a few Daiwa spinning reels and liked them too. Between the Tatula MQ LT and The Stradic FM in a 2500 size spinning reel what would you guys recommend? I have a lot of experience with the older Stradics and it has been VERY positive but I read a few reviews where people were not happy with the FM model???

Does anyone know where this line falls in SC family? Is it between a LT and Elite? What SC grade is the blank?

A special shout out to @FishTank! I was torn between two different models of NRX+ spinning rods and Eric was so nice that he went out and tried the baits/lures out on his rods that I plan to use to see what would be the best choice (as you all know NRX+ are $$$$$). Eric if you're ever in N. IL I have a cold beverage waiting for you!

@thunderblack, thanks do much! You and @FishTank have been a huge help!

Thanks @thunderblack. I'm only concerned that I've heard that the 852S JWR is GL's best all purpose rod??? At the price GL is asking I do not want buyers remorse.

From reviews I'm torn between the 842S SJR and the 852 JWR. What you you get?

@Hulkster, I'm looking for a 7'-7'1 rod. The 7'5 and 7'6 are just too tall for me to comfortably transport in my smaller car but thanks for the information.

Guys, I'm about to pull the trigger on a new NRX+ Spinning Rod. I want something that is very versatile. It will be used for walleye and bass fishing mainly. I have several baitcasters for the larger lures but liked the MF of the 842. I'm normally a SC guy and a 7' MF is kind of considered the swiss army knife of spinning rods. Is this true with the NRX? I called G. Loomis and the recommended the 852 MXF instead but I would think the F would be more versatile? For bass fishing I would be using weightless senkos (wacky style) and inline Mepps spinner bucktails.

I think most of us caught a ton of fish on a Zebco. I remember in Jr. High I started mowing lawns for $$ and one of the first things I bought was a Daiwa GC80 spincast reel and a Eagle Claw fiberglass rod. I thought I had a Shimano Stella and Loomis NRX+ at the time!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I caught more panfish on that GC80 and my Zebco that all my nicer reels and rods today!

In all my years of fishing (>50), I've NEVER used the A/R switch. I actually prefer them to not be there. Too many times I have accidently turned it on and mess up my line.

I've been a SC fan since 2000. I purchased my first "nice" rod a Premier. Since then I have bought probably 30-40 SC rods. Having said that I continue to grab either an AVID, LTB or Legend Elite 99% of the time. I bought 4 of the Legend Extreme's when they came out and still have 1-2 I think. I wasn't as impressed with them as others may have been. IMHO it's just hard to beat an AVID for the money.

I have five or six SC LT rods both in spinning and casting. They are GREAT rods, American made and have an excellent warranty!!!

I've had good luck selling to friends or FB Marketplace. No bad experiences.

Thanks everyone. I will reach out to a professional.

I'm opening myself up here but I've struggled for most of my life with living in the past (I'm 59). If anyone needs a pair of rose colored glasses I have the best pair in the world. The sad thing about all of it is that I've truly had a blessed life. Two great sons, a good wife (we've had/have our issues) so I really don't understand why I'm geared the way I am. For example, I try to maintain friendships with people I used to work with 20+ years ago and guess what? I'm the only one. The old co-worker/friends have all moved on. And now that my wife and I are empty nesters it's easier to look back and wish/dream. Anyone else?

@bulldog1935, thanks for the info!

Guys, I'm sure this horse has been beat to death, but what spinning reel (either Daiwa or Shimano) in the $ 80-130.00 range do you recommend? I'm torn between the Sahara, Fuego, Legalis and Miravel. The reel would be going on a SC 64LF Panfish series rod. Of the four reels mentioned what would you get? The combo would be used primarily for crappie and bluegill. Thanks in advance, Randy.

I had good luck with both senkos and #3 Mepps bucktail. The rod was a SC Legend X 610mlxf spinning rod with a 2500 Shimano Vanford.

I'm 59 so I remember when shorter rods were all that people used!

Thanks guys for the responses. Looks like I'm buying a Miravel.