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Matt_3479 wrote:Looking for a rod to use as a senko rod, small paddletails, flukes, double down for minor use on shaky head and maybe dropshot. Think I’d prefer a bit of a shorter rod but still open to opinions. Was looking at the 852c or 853c

DavidSA wrote:No. I’m fishing 1/4 and 5/16oz total weight rigs on 12#fc or 30# braid. If I drop any lower I go to spinning gear

Houndfish wrote:

Matt_3479 wrote: Second one I want to cover the lighter end of the spectrum. I love throwing senko’s like I mentioned, mainly weightless, but occasional 1/8 and 3/16 bullet weights, finesse jigs maybe, smaller paddletails, weightless flukes and stuff.

I fish all those lures on a MBR 783 GLX and really love it. My only complaints with the rod is I think the handle is maybe 1-2" too long and I wish the reel seat had a bit more of a ramp up to the locking nut. But for the lures you mentioned it has been outstanding, I also throw 1/2 Lipless cranks and 3/8oz spinnerbaits with it as well. I bought it to be an all-purpose bank fishing stick and it has been great to me. The tip will load a weightless Trickworm and it's backbone is enough to get them out of light pads. It's a short rod, but for most of my uses accurate casting and ease of handling trump raw casting distance.

cndbasshunter wrote:NRX852C or GLX842C MBR would fit just fine.

DavidSA wrote:I can only speak to the NRX models. The 893 is far less powerful then the 894 in the tip. As you get down to the butt section they may only be a power rating apart. Further my 893 is lighter and better balanced then the 894. I would not give up either. The 893 to me is of similar power as my old style GLX 843 or 783 though the tip has a bit of a different feel. to actually watch deflection or throw a 1/2oz spinnerbait they are very similar.

The length and power is a personal thing. You could lay a NRX 852 or 3 on my deck and I'd pick up the 893. Hell, I pick up the 894 many days when others would go with a 893. We all fish different lines and in different environments. I err on the side of power. If you think your 894 is in the zone with a 3/8oz jig and trailer then you likely will think the 893 a great fit for a shaky. If you feel the 894 does not get into the zone until you have a 5/8oz jig and big trailer then you likely would like a 2 power rod. Many knowledgeable anglers have different opinions.