New G. Loomis NRX Rods

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Permalink Reply by Jon Werner on July 17, 2010 at 2:37pm

I like my GLX's and for the NRX to be 15% more sensitive is amazing. Looking forward to trying them out as well. Like you, I don't care too much for the blue, but if it 'works' better than GLX I'll be happy.

Permalink Reply by Jerry on July 17, 2010 at 4:22pm

$520-$540?? For a bass rod? Geeezus....I'll pass. But it is a Loomis and people will pay it

Permalink Reply by D.J. LaRoche on July 17, 2010 at 6:16pm

I am sure they are a great rod, but I agree with Jerry on this one. Over $500 for a rod is a little high for me. I still don't think their cosmetics with the new rods are very good compared to other split grip rod makers like Kistler and Dobyns. They are probably a sweet stick though.

Permalink Reply by P.J. Koshi on July 17, 2010 at 9:31pm

They look interesting, but I have had a hard enough time getting my rods upgraded to the IMX and Mossyback level, I think these are probably a little out of the price range for the next few years.

Permalink Reply by Jordan Doucet on July 17, 2010 at 10:30pm

Hi Ron,

I'm also stoked to get my hands on one. Chris Ferry said they are noticeably lighter than the current GLX, which is hard to believe.

Permalink Reply by Aaron Christel on July 18, 2010 at 8:45pm

If cosmetics is your deciding factor, you should take up cake decorating.

WCCT said:

I am sure they are a great rod, but I agree with Jerry on this one. Over $500 for a rod is a little high for me. I still don't think their cosmetics with the new rods are very good compared to other split grip rod makers like Kistler and Dobyns. They are probably a sweet stick though.

Permalink Reply by Rick Innocenti on July 18, 2010 at 9:32pm

I think jury is still out. They seem to be following the market which is going to custom design. The custom guys are the most of the innovators when it comes to looks, everything about the NRX looks like allot of custom rods that have been built in the last 3 yrs. The butt cap with 2-tone cork and composite can be bought through Janns or Cabelas. When reading the comments from Tackle tour one characteristic of the NRX they mention is stiffer. So if you are a a finesse spinning person dragging, drop shotting the stiffer action may not be good. The GLX or or GL2 maybe a better fit. But it's always great to have those options. I also think Loomis is exceptional at their marketing.

I look forward to playing with them once they show up in some local stores.

Permalink Reply by D.J. LaRoche on July 19, 2010 at 5:49am

The way I have been fishing lately, maybe I should. LOL. I would have liked to see them take more cork away from the handles. I wish they would have gone completely away with the fore grip so you can really get your hands on the blank.

Aaron Christel said:

If cosmetics is your deciding factor, you should take up cake decorating.

WCCT said:

I am sure they are a great rod, but I agree with Jerry on this one. Over $500 for a rod is a little high for me. I still don't think their cosmetics with the new rods are very good compared to other split grip rod makers like Kistler and Dobyns. They are probably a sweet stick though.

Permalink Reply by Chris Ferry on July 19, 2010 at 3:43pm

I was lucky enough to be able to attend ICAST in Las Vegas this year again and see all the new Gloomis NRX rods and be able to get a fist hand look at how they are built. This is a new blank that is stronger, 26% lighter and more sensitive than the current GLX. This is an impressive rod. I would be keeping an eye on the Gloomis website in the following weeks there is going to be a big announcement.