I use both the NRX 822 DSR and the Destroyer Addermine. I like both of them. I feel like the NRX with a 2500 CI4 Stradic balances very well and feels lighter than the Addermine with the same reel. The more I use the NRX, the more I like it. In fact I picked up a 902 NRX recently as well. The Addermi...

I use a Curado 300 on mine when it is used for A rigs and the balance is fine.

I've been on the fence about either the Steez 7'6" MML spinning rod or waiting for the NRX 901 and 902 to come out in the near future or possibly the Conquest 902. I've read and heard from a variety of folks about the guides on the Daiwas breaking. I do like the fact the Steez will cover what both t...

Some of our past spring days in Virginia

Two of our best smallmouth from our annual trip up North. 5# 14 ounces and 5# 12 ounces both 20 1/4 inch.

Some jumbo crappie from this past June. 2# 12 ounces 16.5" and 2# 10 ounces 17.75"

Here are 2 muskie I caught this past spring

I would try a spybait and an underspin with a small swimbait style bait. What type of baitfish are in this particular lake?

Another to look at is the older Rapala Depp X-Raps. I've had very good luck with and they run true out of the package. Although, it is very hard to beat the Staysee 90!

Can you share with us who you are ordering these through? Or just send a PM?

TravisNY wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:37 pm

Yes sir I can confirm a yes on both. I already preordered a 901 and a Stella FJ for it. I’m batting around adding a 902 as well. I had two of both the 901 and 902 and stupidly got rid of all four. Not again.

Is it true that Loomis is talking about a special run on this blank? Have heard they were considering a one-time run on the 901 and 902. Can anyone confirm if and when they might do this?

Just picked up a new 6'11" and used it this past weeknd. Very nice rod overall and appers to be very versatile. I'm hoping the blank is not too stiff for throwing 110's and pointer 100's.

Rob, I'm with you. Very unimpressed with the US line overall. Have had a few breakage issues, but overall not too bad. The Gen 2 Orchi is a dud IMO. Gen 1 are just a better rod at least for me.

I've been using the Conquest 905 for swimbaits and Alabama Rigs and love it. The rod can handle baits up to 3 ounces.

I've owned both the 904 and Valdivia. I still have the 904 and love it. The Valdivia was nice, but was not impressed with it as a jig or texas rig rod. It excelled as a carolina rig rod in my opinion, but I wanted something that could do that as well throw a t-rig and jig and feel the 904 does all o...