I bought an NRX+ 842s and I’m coming from an NRX 852s. I’m curious how the 842s compares to the 852s with the 842 being a fast action compared to the extra fast action. Is the 842 still as sensitive as the 852? That’s my biggest worry.

Yes it is. 842S is M F and very sensitive. I use my GLX 842S for topwater, smaller moving baits, grubs ect...852S is XF and powerful. More for wacky worms, smaller swim baits, smaller bottom contact stuff. If I could own one spinning rod it would be a Loomis 842S. Just a fun rod to fish and super versatile.

On 6/15/2021 at 6:28 AM, thunderblack said:

Yes it is. 842S is M F and very sensitive. I use my GLX 842S for topwater, smaller moving baits, grubs ect...852S is XF and powerful. More for wacky worms, smaller swim baits, smaller bottom contact stuff. If I could own one spinning rod it would be a Loomis 842S. Just a fun rod to fish and super versatile.

Thank you for your reply! I’ve heard the 842s is a more versatile rod compared to the 852s, which makes me wonder why the 852s is so much more popular.

A lot of guys like the XF action. Especially for techniques they need to feel the bottom. I just don't fish that way often and M F covers a lot of base. Glad to see 842s made the new nrx line up.