NRX 853 vs 893 c

Jdmbassman · Post by **Jdmbassman** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 1:08 am

Hi all,

A question to ponder while you are enjoying a lazy Sunday afternoon. What casting rod between the NRX 853 and NRX 893 would suit throwing 6" Senkos, either 1/8oz weighted or unweighted and 3/8oz jigs with trailers the best ?

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

Best wishes

Matthew

johnnybassboat · Post by **johnnybassboat** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 1:21 am

I would not even have to think about this question. 893 without a doubt.

Redfish · Post by **Redfish** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 1:22 am

My choice would also be the 893.

Jdmbassman · Post by **Jdmbassman** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 1:38 am

Thanks for the feedback but how come you would go with the 893 over 853 ?

rockchalk06 · Post by **rockchalk06** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 5:20 am

Another vote for the 893.

I'll give my 10mm worth on it. Once you cross over that 7 foot mark, whats another 4-5 inches? For me, a 6'8"-6'10" rod is great for the bank or for skipping docks from a boat. Once you hit that 7 foot mark you no longer can use it like a shorter stick. Why not get that extra 4-5 inches for extra distance and to move more line during hook set?

Quillback · Post by **Quillback** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 8:18 am

I have an 893, it's a great rod for 3/8 oz jig. I like the extra length and sensitivity. Don't have an 853 so I can't comment on it.

capt1fish · Post by **capt1fish** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 1:10 am

Personally, I prefer a slightly more powerful rod for the application intended. I have both the 853 and 893 and would actually suggest the 894 over the other two, especially if you're gonna be in any cover. I fish the Ca delta, so there's lots of grass and other vegetation, so we need to control the fish as quickly as we can. Also, there is a lot of plastic in a six inch Senko. Unless you wacky rig or texpose the hook, consistently driving a 4/0 or 5/0 hook into the fish might be an issue.

Your fishing location may be way different with open water. If so, another vote for 893. Otherwise my vote is the 894.

jpmoney · Post by **jpmoney** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 7:38 am

Another vote for the 893. I also agree about the 894, especially for larger baits and if fishing cover or grass.

steve1206 · Post by **steve1206** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 8:22 am

What was never really mentioned is that the 893 differs from the 853 in more than length...even though they are both 3 powers, the 893 fishes with more power, in my hands and everyone else'sI've ever talked to, than the 853....that's why that is your answer between the 2..as stated, an actual 6" Senko is a chunk of plastic...that said I'd much prefer a true 3/8 oz jig (with a smaller trailer) on the 893 compared to the 894....so....an 893 and 894 combo works well in the arsenal

Jdmbassman · Post by **Jdmbassman** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 11:22 am

It sounds like everyone needs a 893 and an 894;)

I already have the 893, 822 DSR and 822 SYR and was contemplating the 843 but it sounds like it won't add anything.

It sounds like something in between the 893 and 894 would be a real winner.

For 1/2oz jigs and or 6" Senkos to heavy cover, I use my Megabass Nautilus and for stuff heavier than that, the Evergreen Super Stallion gets dusted off.

johnnybassboat · Post by **johnnybassboat** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 11:48 am

Jdmbassman wrote:It sounds like everyone needs a 893 and an 894;)

I already have the 893, 822 DSR and 822 SYR and was contemplating the 843 but it sounds like it won't add anything.

It sounds like something in between the 893 and 894 would be a real winner.

For 1/2oz jigs and or 6" Senkos to heavy cover, I use my Megabass Nautilus and for stuff heavier than that, the Evergreen Super Stallion gets dusted off.

Between the 893 and 894 the 873 will fill the bill nicely.

Jdmbassman · Post by **Jdmbassman** » Tue Sep 29, 2015 10:42 pm

Sounds like I should get the 873 for 6" Senkos as that extra power would be an advantage with the hookset and then leave the 893 for 3/8oz jigs.

Anything from Megabass or Evergreen equal or better than the 873. The reason I ask is so I can have a bit of variety to look at on deck.

DavidSA · Post by **DavidSA** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:24 am

many good opinions in this thread and I hope to give you one more thought. Power wise two schools of though exist. Some guys feel slightly overloading a rod brings out the sensitivity and others like the tip to be in full control all the time. I'm I this later group. I fish the "finesse" weights on the 3 series most of the time. My preference is the 803c series because I am most often fishing shallow with light weights around the shore. I have also come to appreciate it takes almost no energy to pitch or cast a 6'8 length rod. Same lures on a 7'5 can mess with a case of Tennis elbow in a big way.

The advantages of the long rods in open water are numerous but the ability to lift a bait over a rock from a distance is a big benefit no one mentions.

To me it goes like this. For less then 3/8oz I go with the 803c. For more then 3/8, typically 894. Most places I use the 894 I would not use a 893. The 893 could replace my 803 but seems a 7'5 rod in 3 foot of water does not serve a huge purpose, requires more energy, and I'm less accurate. For 3/8oz specifically, I let the cover tell me what to throw.

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