What gloomis Rod would you add to this collection? Here’s what I have now:
nrx+ 852 jwr
nrx+ 893 jwr
nrx+ 894 jwr
conquest 844 mbr
imx frog rod
imx 904 swbr
I was thinking maybe a nrx+ 803jwr or nrx+853jwr

 

 

I'd add a GLX 843mbr because that's what I want and it's one of the almighty universal rods.  You have a great selection already, is there something you want to throw that doesn't have a home?  Maybe it's time to get technique specific.

 

scott

If you are in north , you need a NRX+ NRR

https://www.gloomis.com/products/nrx-plus-ned-rig

 

If you in south, you need a conquest 905c MBR

https://www.gloomis.com/products/conquest-mag?_pos=1&_sid=b24467018&_ss=r

4 hours ago, ATA said:

If you in south, you need a conquest 905c MBR

https://www.gloomis.com/products/conquest-mag?_pos=1&_sid=b24467018&_ss=r

I can't believe these things are MSRP'n for "$800.00 USD" ?

$500 rods now seem "cheap" in comparison ?

 

 

I had an 853 and it just didn't do it for me. It just didn't feel "right" for me. Also had an 804 and wish now that I still had it. The only 2 NRX rods I've had, but I thought even the 804 was a little tip heavy, but was so good I lived with it for a while. 

I'm a big fan of the NRX 853. I throw jigs up to 1/2 oz and T-rigs with a 1/4 weight. 

Just a great action. I've had the 89 inch version in both 3 and 4 power and they feel cumbersome to me. IMO the 85's do everything the longer rods do. 

1 hour ago, Diggy said:

I can't believe these things are MSRP'n for "$800.00 USD" ?

$500 rods now seem "cheap" in comparison ?

 

 

Does the conquest still use posion ultima blanks?  I imagine you could just find the same rod in japan for way cheaper and probably no warranty but it will also look like it came from this century. 

I have the IMX Pro MBR 903C and I love it

 the combo of the MBR taper with the 7'6 length is awesome. 

2 hours ago, Tatulatard said:

Does the conquest still use posion ultima blanks?  I imagine you could just find the same rod in japan for way cheaper and probably no warranty but it will also look like it came from this century. 

I can't remember if it's the Glorious or Ultima blank, but you are right, we can get either one for less including the 22 models. 

Even though I'm a big fan of 803C NRX+, I don't see a crankbait rod on your list.... So how about the 864C IMX Pro Deep Flex or the 903C CBR?

Forgot to mention that I’m in South Florida so not to much crankbait fishing here.  

On 2/17/2023 at 3:10 AM, Diggy said:

I can't believe these things are MSRP'n for "$800.00 USD" ?

$500 rods now seem "cheap" in comparison ?

 

 

Yes unfortunately, But I was lucky that I got all my ultra high end tackle before last price jump.

On 2/17/2023 at 12:46 AM, ATA said:

If you are in north , you need a NRX+ NRR

https://www.gloomis.com/products/nrx-plus-ned-rig

 

Wish they made this rod in 7'4"-7'6" length.  

On 2/17/2023 at 12:40 AM, softwateronly said:

I'd add a GLX 843mbr because that's what I want and it's one of the almighty universal rods.  You have a great selection already, is there something you want to throw that doesn't have a home?  Maybe it's time to get technique specific.

 

scott

 

100%  The 843 GLX is a spectacular stick and is my #1 largemouth rod.  It is extremely versatile but I use it for pitching plastics, light jigs, Sleepers, Senkos, and more...

51 minutes ago, Junk Fisherman said:

Wish they made this rod in 7'4"-7'6" length.  

https://www.gloomis.com/products/nrx-plus-spin-jig

 

We have 901s (7'6")

On 2/17/2023 at 6:31 AM, Tatulatard said:

Does the conquest still use posion ultima blanks?  I imagine you could just find the same rod in japan for way cheaper and probably no warranty but it will also look like it came from this century. 

The conquest uses the '16 glorious/ultima blank (T1100g).  '21 Glorious/Ultima use the Toray m40x material.   I'd go to the dark side and pick up a Poison Glorious.  If you are clumsy, stick with Loomis and grab an 843mbr. 

1 hour ago, ATA said:

https://www.gloomis.com/products/nrx-plus-spin-jig

 

We have 901s (7'6")

I'll definitely have to check that out in the future.   Thanks.

3 hours ago, Junk Fisherman said:

Wish they made this rod in 7'4"-7'6" length.  

 

100%  The 843 GLX is a spectacular stick and is my #1 largemouth rod.  It is extremely versatile but I use it for pitching plastics, light jigs, Sleepers, Senkos, and more...

My friend has a conquest 844 and 843 and they are so  close to each other it’s hard to tell them apart. Do other people also notice that? 

On 2/19/2023 at 1:39 PM, Debby Wolf said:

My friend has a conquest 844 and 843 and they are so  close to each other it’s hard to tell them apart. Do other people also notice that? 

Anyone?

I'd go GLX 843 MBR too.