lol- I know someone is going to say I need two different rods but I don't use these applications that much. Unless, my club votes in a place with a frog bite, I doubt I do any frog fishing all year. Anyways, what GLX do you prefer for 3/4 football head jigs, C-rigs, 1/2 to 3/4 wobble head jigs, and the occassional frog? Thanks for any advice.

844C but I have an older version in the GLX and the IMX. Both work for frogs, jigs, heavier soft plastic, etc. It is a compromise though. There are other rods that will do each individual thing better. It's still a great rod and one of my favorites.

The 844c Is one of the most versatile rods in their line. Back when I had to keep things minimal, I literally used one for everything from spinnerbaits, jigs, frogs, buzzbaits, spooks and c rigs bass fishing to back trolling plugs and back bouncing roe for salmon.

I’d step up to the 904 if it’s offered for the longer reach and leverage for those techniques when you do use them.

Just because the rod is GLX doesn't change the value that rod would have if it was made from IMX or any other material. G Loomis, historically anyway, has always been pretty good at not making a material change throw things out of kilter to much. You bought a better material for lighter weight, improved component, and maybe better response to inputs you do and sensitivity. Whether or not it was still a good rod for a presentation was not the issue.

The good news is that I already have a 844 GLX. I actually broke a Dobyns 735 that I used for those applications. I thought the 844 rod would be a little too light. Guess this is one way to whittle down my rods. Thanks.

44 minutes ago, Junk Fisherman said:

The good news is that I already have a 844 GLX. I actually broke a Dobyns 735 that I used for those applications. I thought the 844 rod would be a little too light. Guess this is one way to whittle down my rods. Thanks.

I had another thought on this, now that you mention the 844 GLX being a little too light. I recently went through the Expediter service that Loomis has for an 803C GLX and the new rod was lighter and a little softer than the one I had for 15+ years. Not a big deal. It has more of a JDM feel to it which I like but I am not sure how that would translate to a newer version of the 844C. The ones I have, have the older and slightly stiffer blank. Since you already have it, you can just test it out and find out for yourself. Unless the bait monkey is after you, the best rod sometimes is the one you already own.

Also, I have looked at the 895 GLX JWR and I ended up buying the NRX+ version. Both rods are pretty stiff and sensitive but they are almost like a broom stick. The NRX+ works great for pulling fish from cover on a jig or punch weight but I didn't care for it for topwater especially with braid. The rod also feels almost two powers heavier than the 844C.

Thanks Tank. If I go to upgrade my older 844, I'll definitely look into this.