Ok, kid. If you want a rod for primarily Senkos then get the BCR 893 GLX. No other Loomis rod is going to fish the Senko better than the 893 GLX, except the NRX 893..

Ok, kid. If you want a rod for primarily Senkos then get the BCR 893 GLX. No other Loomis rod is going to fish the Senko better than the 893 GLX, except the NRX 893..

I love you Bassn Blvd, you speak the truth. You see kid? This man knows all.

I have a NRX 803S JWR and I love it! it is a little bit stiffer than i thought for a 6'8 med-heavy ex-fast but it works pretty well for my jerk baits and also wacky rigs if I plan to try it this year. It doesn't hurt either that I got 150.00 off from a tackle show lol. I would love to have another NRX 6'10 for drop shot rigging but I would wait for a deal to come around instead of buying it retail.

The MBR series was one of the rods that really propelled Loomis to fame back in the early days. And in those days, all that they say in the quote above was true. But as technology has improved, there are other rods, even in their own lines, that are better at more niche areas. Like the BCR's being more bottom contact sensitive. It would be nice if they pointed that difference out more, but it might cost them sales. So you have to look at their descriptions as advertisement and take it with a grain of salt, unfortunately.

NOT knocking the MBR843 GLX, mind you. Love mine, as I said. It's just not "best" for everything, the way the ad makes it sound like it is.

yeah it sure would be nice! or maybe they should discontinue some of their rods if necessary but i doubt that will happen lol

I think they have discontinued some rods over the years, but I'm pretty sure the MBR series is still a pretty good seller. Wouldn't make much sense to discontinue what is likely still a profitable item for them, and a great rod to boot.

Ok, kid. If you want a rod for primarily Senkos then get the BCR 893 GLX. No other Loomis rod is going to fish the Senko better than the 893 GLX, except the NRX 893..

What reel would you pair that with? I have a Curado 50, how would that work?

I fish that specific combination, BCR 893/ Curado 50E

Over priced but not overrated

X2!

Anyone with a budget for a top end Gloomis would do well to consider a custom build. There are equally high performing blanks available, including from the real Gary Loomis and others.

What reel would you pair that with? I have a Curado 50, how would that work?

I had the older model Shimano Chronarch 50mg's on both of mine. I sold both BCR 893's and 50mg's and replaced them with the NRX model and Lews Tournament Pros. The 50mg went very well with the rod and #10 Yozuri. I have not used the new Chronarch 50E.

IMO, if fishing primarily Senkos, I would stick to the lighter low profile reels, preferably under 7ounces.

Also, I must tell ya. The rod is 7'5 and fished the Senko and lighter jigs extremely well. I occasionaly fish Flukes and did not care to much fishing them with the rod because of it's length. The length was sometimes cumbersome around tight places and trying to keep the fluke moving.

The rod also handled spinner baits and cranks well.

RW fishes the 50E on his and likes it.

BB is dead on, per the usual. THe 893 is one of the more veratile rods in the NRX and GLX line. It's one that will NEVER be replaced for me.

Ok, kid. If you want a rod for primarily Senkos then get the BCR 893 GLX. No other Loomis rod is going to fish the Senko better than the 893 GLX, except the NRX 893..

i'm not looking for a rod primarily for senkos - i don't have enough $ to get that specific w/ my gear

in my case would the bcr803 be the better choice vs. the 893?

I love you Bassn Blvd, you speak the truth. You see kid? This man knows all.

i don't think you have the age required to call me "kid" seeing as you are more than 5 years younger than i am - unless you are an old man who submitted false information and a fake pic on your profile...

at least bassn blvd is just about double my age

I had the older model Shimano Chronarch 50mg's on both of mine. I sold both BCR 893's and 50mg's and replaced them with the NRX model and Lews Tournament Pros. The 50mg went very well with the rod and #10 Yozuri. I have not used the new Chronarch 50E.

IMO, if fishing primarily Senkos, I would stick to the lighter low profile reels, preferably under 7ounces.

Also, I must tell ya. The rod is 7'5 and fished the Senko and lighter jigs extremely well. I occasionaly fish Flukes and did not care to much fishing them with the rod because of it's length. The length was sometimes cumbersome around tight places and trying to keep the fluke moving.

The rod also handled spinner baits and cranks well.

RW fishes the 50E on his and likes it.

+1 for the Lew's tournament pro SS reels i have two of them and they're fantastic - just wish they had a 6 pin centrifugal instead of the 4 pin

i don't think you have the age required to call me "kid" seeing as you are more than 5 years younger than i am - unless you are an old man who submitted false information and a fake pic on your profile...

at least bassn blvd is just about double my age

Oh well sorrrrry that it offended you so much that you had to type about it.

Oh well sorrrrry that it offended you so much that you had to type about it.

hmmm

i'm not even a fan of it from people much older than myself - it's just a demeaning term to use when speaking to someone. thats all.