Has anyone tried the new GLX Rods

[Ibock]

I was just wondering if anyone had tried the new Loomis GLX rods?

[wonkyrig]

I have a few. Big fan. Any particular questions?

[Ibock]

2 hours ago, wonkyrig said:

I have a few. Big fan. Any particular questions?

Just wondering how the compare to NRX+

[wonkyrig]

If I could go back and get a do-over, I'd wait for a sale and get NRX+.

[Cabo31]

8 hours ago, wonkyrig said:

If I could go back and get a do-over, I'd wait for a sale and get NRX+.

Which models do you have in the glx?  I’m thinking about getting a 843mbr and can’t decide if I should get it in the glx nrx or the conquest.  Any reason you said you wouldd get the nrx?

[Maverick2017]

I had an 874CRR and was unimpressed. Sold it off. Was nothing special at all.

 

Reminded me of an over-priced Falcon Cara. 

[FrnkNsteen]

9 hours ago, Maverick2017 said:

I had an 874CRR and was unimpressed. Sold it off. Was nothing special at all.

 

Reminded me of an over-priced Falcon Cara. 

Is that because the Cara punches above its price point, or the GLX punches below its price point? 

 

Reason I ask is I have been considering trying a Cara due to a lot of positive feedback I have seen.

[wonkyrig]

12 hours ago, Cabo31 said:

Which models do you have in the glx?  I’m thinking about getting a 843mbr and can’t decide if I should get it in the glx nrx or the conquest.  Any reason you said you wouldd get the nrx?

JWRs and I have the 843C MBR which I'm using for topwater. The blank is great for it but the butt section feels short to me which is fine for walking a bait but when you lay into one with some shoulders it's more challenging to hold onto.

 

[paul shibata]

I have been really impressed with the two models which I have (JWR891, FPR894). The newest version when compared to the last 4 generations is an excellent performer (original '90s sanded blank MBR/SJR, Moss Green recoils, British Racing Green, Blue Trim coated blank).

 

Form follows function with a minimalist design is again very well respected with this series. The blanks have been completely revamped with new original tapers, and for the models which I have played with are crisp, sensitive and perform at the highest level.  

 

The JWR 891 is a model which fits perfectly amongst their other offerings (NRX 872, 901, 902). This was my new favorite 1/4oz moping rod. Presentation and accuracy made light work of scoping giant smallies on the St Lawrence. The rod never "bottomed out" when fighting big fish in heavy current.

 

The FPR894, is perhaps the perfect flipping stick for fishing weedlines and heavy cover with lures up to 1oz. In terms of power this rod fits between my JWR894 & JWR895 NRXs. Evaluating sensitivity, and as expected the new GLX is a noticeable step up from IMX Pro, however NRX is still king. This latest version is lighter and a bit less "bulky" when compared to last years model. The recovery rate with GLX is always amongst the best and big fish move quickly when this rod is triggered. The weed growth this past summer was average which enabled me to use the FPR894 GLX almost exclusively. However if you're routinely pitching or punching with more than 1oz, I think the FPR895 might be the better tool.

 

Though a small point, I do very much like the new hook keeper which incorporates a tensioned open-ended design. This allows better securing of t-rigged baits when compared to the NRX keeper.