NRX+ 803JWR vs IMX 783MBR for a "Do it all"

[Gunpackinpanda]

Hey guys, looking for some opinions here. I have an IMX 783c MBR that has been kind of my "everything" rod on the shorter stick end, paired with a 21 Zillion SV TW. On the medium-length end, I have a NRX+ 843MBR for the do it all stick. I have limited space in my new Mako Pro Skiff 15, so I like to keep rod count down if I can (It's hard as hell). So my question for the rod gurus is this: I recently picked up a brand 803 JWR NRX+ on a smoking deal ($250 from a dude at work) and had planned to use it as an upgrade from the IMX, being just a few inches longer, I felt the trade-up to the NRX+ level of sensitivity would be worth the extra length to account for in tip down presentations. My fear is that I will lose a lot of the flexibility of the MBR action to the EF action on the 803. What do you guys think? I am running 21' Zillion SV TWs on all of my rods, so the reel should not make a huge deciding factor. For other duties in my boat, I also have a GLX 852JWR, a Kistler Helium 735, an E6X 903XF, and a Vally Hills Blackscale XP BFS rod.

[hoohoorjoo]

The 783MBR IMX would be a better all around rod vs the 803 NRX. NRX are mostly one trick ponies, i.e., bottom contact rods.

[Hulkster]

I have the IMX Pro MBR 903 as a do it all and it is amazing

I would consider a longer rod for a do everything rod, perhaps the MBR 843 if you don't want to go all the way up to 7'6

[rubs96]

I agree with what’s been said already: NRX not as versatile as the MBR. I have the 783MBR (Conquest) and the rod feels so much more versatile than my NRXs.

Like Hulkster said, maybe try the 843 and go up to the 7’ rod.