I was able to use the NRX 853c yesterday. I paired it with a Curado 70 and it seemed to balance well and feel good. Only caught a couple bass so more testing is needed.

Thanks everyone for the replies. Hope to get to give it some use Saturday.

Voted Shimano as they have always been my go to reels. I do have a Zillion Coastal that I like as well.

I end up being too worried about scratching up my higher dollar reels so end up fishing the mid range ones more often.

I like high end stuff but mainly buy used.

Gloomis

I’m right handed.

Cast mainly with left and reel with right.

Thank you. That is a sweet looking reel.

Shimano Aldebaran 50.

Beetle spins seem to catch fish for me when other lures don’t.

Ha ha. I like that.

Thank you. I appreciate the response. I have a couple Curado 70’s. I might start with one of them.

I was able recently buy a used NRX 853c and need some help as to the best reel to pair with it. This is my first NRX rod. I plan to use mainly for bottom baits. Does it pair better with a lighter weight such as Alde 50 or something heavier like a Zillion?

A few excellent condition Conquest 50’s and a 100 just popped up on the big auction site.

Thank you very much.