I picked up an IMX MBR 844c (7' Heavy Fast) and on the way to a fishing trip snagged a great deal on an IMX JWR 853c (7'1" Med Heavy Extra Fast). I'm not sure there is enough difference between the two to keep both.

 

I havent fished with the 844 yet. The 844 feels a tad lighter, more crisp. The 853 has a little softer tip and is very sensitive.

 

I think the MBR could cover what the JWR does, but hey, who doesn't love a smoking deal. No problem keeping both, just trying to see if I'm missing something.

 

 

The MBR844C is the perfect "all-around" rod.

 

1 hour ago, roadwarrior said:

The MBR844C is the perfect "all-around" rod.

 

^^^^^this, if you could only afford 1 rod.

I do like the feel of the JWR for jigs/worms on longer cast and the benifits of not having to retie justifies the price for me.

If somebody came and told me: " from all the rods you own you can only pick one for the rest of your life " I would pick my trusty IMX MBR784 ( the 844 is pretty much the same thing ).

 

Seems so far a resounding yes to keep the 844. Thanks!

 

Now, do I keep the JWR or is it just too close to the 844? NHBull made a good case for having an additional rod (and it was priced more than 55% off in the store).

3 hours ago, Scrapiron said:

Seems so far a resounding yes to keep the 844. Thanks!

 

Now, do I keep the JWR or is it just too close to the 844? NHBull made a good case for having an additional rod (and it was priced more than 55% off in the store).

Additionally you can spool the second with different line for different needs.  Since you purchased 2, you must think you need 2, that said your second could be a CB rod

I think you're right again NHBull!  The 853 was an impulse purchase- I seem to have a weakness for Loomis rods on sale. Although I have a GLX 845 CBR for CB, I can rig it for lighter presentations (vs. the 844).

It's interesting to me that so many of you guys consider the 4-power "Heavy" rod the most versatile one.  I have a 3-power loomis from the Classic line and I feel like it fishes far lighter than it's 3/4oz upper rating.  While it was unsuitable for the role I bought it for, I really liked it and use it for as a general rod for lures in the 3/8 to 1/2oz range.  Am I right in thinking that the Loomis rods do fish a bit lighter than their upper rating? 

1 minute ago, Bunnielab said:

It's interesting to me that so many of you guys consider the 4-power "Heavy" rod the most versatile one.  I have a 3-power loomis from the Classic line and I feel like it fishes far lighter than it's 3/4oz upper rating.  While it was unsuitable for the role I bought it for, I really liked it and use it for as a general rod for lures in the 3/8 to 1/2oz range.  Am I right in thinking that the Loomis rods do fish a bit lighter than their upper rating? 

It really depends on the rod.  My GLX MH JWR is spot on.  My deep divers e6x has a sweet spot on the upper end and my e6x M JWR is best on the lighter side

4 minutes ago, NHBull said:

It really depends on the rod.  My GLX MH JWR is spot on.  My deep divers e6x has a sweet spot on the upper end and my e6x M JWR is best on the lighter side

I can believe that, I also have the 1-power Classic rod and it seems to really favor the heavy end of it's range.  I am tempted to sell both and get like a IMX/GLX 783MBR to replace them with.  

I am getting a GLX MBR 843 this Winter to fill in some holes in my quiver

9 minutes ago, NHBull said:

I am getting a GLX MBR 843 this Winter to fill in some holes in my quiver

I have one also.

When I got it last year, I really didn't like it that much because the taper was a little too soft for my liking. I even thought of selling it, but after useing it for a while it is now my 2nd favorite rod..

 

You said it exactly right, it fills holes..

 

 

 

 

Mike

2 minutes ago, Mike L said:

I have one also.

When I got it last year, I really didn't like it that much because the taper was a little too soft for my liking. I even thought of selling it, but after useing it for a while it is now my 2nd favorite rod..

 

You said it exactly right, it fills holes..

 

 

 

 

Mike

Thinking of using it for jerks, light spinners, and mid size surface

It would work just fine for what you want.

For me It's perfect for anything weightless and to skip with.

I also use it for swimming Cut R's and ribbon tails with no more than a 3/16. 

 

 

Mike

1 hour ago, Bunnielab said:

It's interesting to me that so many of you guys consider the 4-power "Heavy" rod the most versatile one.  I have a 3-power loomis from the Classic line and I feel like it fishes far lighter than it's 3/4oz upper rating.  While it was unsuitable for the role I bought it for, I really liked it and use it for as a general rod for lures in the 3/8 to 1/2oz range.  Am I right in thinking that the Loomis rods do fish a bit lighter than their upper rating? 

 

Mike L- what's your favorite rod if the GLX MBR843 is your second favorite?

They're both great rods, period, and getting a deal makes it even sweeter. That being said, the MH rod will cover more techniques comfortably than will the H powered rod. The H is a great jig rod, especially at short range, it's very powerful and has the solid fast action needed to drive a stout jig hook home. The MH will be a better Texas-Rig worm rod when using lighter weights and when accuracy is important, as the tip on the rod is perfect for making such a presentation and the power is great for a lighter to medium size worm hook diameter. You could use the H power rod for worm fishing, etc, but you'd have to be careful not to bend-out hooks. Also, the MH is good for making long casts on flats with spinnerbaits, swimbaits, swimjigs, and even ripping lipless baits out heavier grass, so keep the H for jigs and superline hook worms and you'll be happy you did. 

10 hours ago, Scrapiron said:

Mike L- what's your favorite rod if the GLX MBR843 is your second favorite?

 

7' MH/f Fenwick Techna AV. 

That's my all things bottom contact plastic's rod except for punching but it could do that in a pinch. 

I use that more than any rod I've ever owned and would put it up against anything made today. 

 

 

Mike