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NRX+ 842C MBR. I had this rod for 2 years and sold it, which was a huge mistake. I now have the classic GLX 842C MBR and will be adding the NRX+ version again in the future. The 842C MBR is my favorite stick and I use it as my power finesse rod. I primarily fish for smallmouth, but also use it for largemouth.

@HawkeyeSmallie - I haven’t used that rod so I’m not able to compare w/ the 842c MBR.

I agree ^. I use Sunline Super Natural in 12# and I love it.

I've never owned a DC so I can't offer a comparison. However, I love MGL reels. The Curado MGL 70 is my favorite reel right now. I also have the MGL 150 and strongly prefer the 70, but they are both great.

I've been throwing the PopMax, Giant Dog-X, and Choppo 90 on my GLX 842c MBR and IMO, it's perfection. The 842c MBR stick is incredibly versatile and can do a lot of other things as well. I think the 842c MBR in any G. Loomis line would be a solid option. I've been throwing Sunline Super Natural in 12# on mine.

I caught my PB on a Candy Bug Trick Worm last summer (1/4 Texas Rig).

I appreciate all the responses! This has been helpful reading through your insights and thoughts. It seems like there are a lot of fans of Smackdown. The 2 options I’ve been exploring are Power Pro Super8Slick V2 in Onyx or Seaguar Smackdown in Stealth Gray. Does anyone have experience w/ both of these? What specifically do you guys like about Smackdown?

I'm trying to decide on the best line for both buzzbaits and frogs. I'll be throwing these on my G. Loomis GLX 844C MBR and a Shimano Curado MGL 150 XG. I live in Michigan and will be fishing sparse cover/lily pads. I'm ruling out monafilament since I need to throw both buzzbaits and frogs w/ this reel. What do you guys think about 40# braid versus 50# braid? Will I be fine throwing braid like this w/ the buzzbait considering the 844 bends deeper? Also, I'll be throwing the Megabass Jamaica Boa and the Megabass Big Gabot. Thoughts?

G. Loomis. I've tried several different brands over the past 5+ years and settled on G. Loomis, specifically the MBR series.

GP Pro Perch + Northern Secret.

I’ve tried several different rod and reel brands since I started bass fishing in 2020 and have come to the realization that I’m a G. Loomis and Shimano guy. I made the mistake of selling a NRX+ 842C MBR and learned my lesson. So, I decided to redeem myself and start a new G. Loomis collection. G. Loomis GLX 842C MBR + Shimano Curado MGL 70 HG G. Loomis GLX 844C MBR + Shimano Curado MGL 150 HG

Depending on the size, I'd recommend a G. Loomis 842C MBR. I had the NRX+ version and sold it, which was a mistake and lesson learned. I recently purchased a GLX 842C MBR and will be throwing smaller swimbaits (1/4) on this.

I started bass fishing in 2020 and have been on the pursuit of catching one over 5#. Well, I was on vacation last week in northern Michigan and ended up accomplishing this goal… 2x! I caught my new PB, which is pictured below, of 5.24 and 20.5”. The following day, I caught another one over 5 at 5.15 and 21”. I caught both of these largemouth bass on a Zoom Trick Worm in ‘Candy Bug’ Texas-Rigged (1/4). ^ 5.24 | 20.5”

I’m pretty sure it’s the 6th Sense Provoke 97X.

I ended up w/ a top 5 of 19-7: 4-4, 4-3, 3-13, 3-10, and 3-9.