Hi! I made a post on this forum about the GLX 844c MBR rod that I ordered if its a good rod for Jigs and worms. Its been on backorder since and i havent received it. Long story short, i was offered up a NRX+ 854C JWR rod free of charge as a replacement. Would you guys take this offer? I am on the fence because I dont know much about it except that its a higher priced model. Would this be viable with for Jigs and worms (not pitching and flipping into cover, mostly bank fishing <25 Ft. of water). I understand it literally says Jig and Worm Rod in the name, but I want to be 100% sure, Please let me know what you guys would do! im in need of advise from the experts!

It’s probably overkill but get it anyway.  

15 minutes ago, Jig Man said:

It’s probably overkill but get it anyway.  

Ok, and if i do, would i be able to use it for chatterbaits and spinnerbaits also, or no? thats sort of why i wanted the glx mbr tacticalbassin said it is a great multi-use rod 

I had the glx.  I found it to be stiffer than I wanted so I sold it.

I'm with Jig Man, I prefer the 3 power over a heavy power 4. The 3 is also a far better rod for the other stuff. In the scheme of things I have always thought the MBR 783 C was a better rod than the 843, but I was on a boat mostly.

The GLX MBR844C is the gold standard for me/ standard for me. However. the GLX 842C

is a GREAT rod and perhaps a better fit for chatterbaits and spinnerbaits. Mine is saddled

with a Core 50Mg and Tatsu #12. This is my favorite rig.

Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth, take the upgrade.

Tom

 

The 844C GLX is a great rod but 854C NRX+ is your next step up. I would go for the upgrade. 

 

The 854C will have a faster tip than the 844C which is a little softer to me. Either way you go, both are great rods. 

Absolutely take the nrx. But counter offer and see if they will give you the 873 crr! lol

Go with the upgrade. Once you have the NRX you get to warranty the NRX if needed down the road as an nrx. Take the upgrade 

GLX MBR has better action and wider applications, and NRX JWR has better sensitivity and a more universal reel seat. It's a pickel, but I'll take the upgrade for sure. If you don't like it, you can always sell it and get a GLX MBR. You'll still have some leftover for lures.

I'd take it, But the MBR series is a better all-purpose rod. I love the 844 GLX. 

And yes, you could fish a spinnerbait on an 854.