Which reel to pair with a green NRX 852s?

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Which reel to pair with a green NRX 852s?

Post by freelancer27 » Fri Apr 02, 2021 8:59 am

Hi guys,

need a bit of help in my research for a spinning reel. Since most of my combos are casting, all my knowledge and experience are with baitcasting reels.

I scored a mint GREEN NRX 852s yesterday on craigslist for 300USD and am now looking to pair the rod with a deserving reel. Personally I think a black or a silver reel would look great.

Technique wise, I will use this combo for all things finesse. Drop Shot is probably the main technique, but would probably also use it for shakey heads (though this is where I usually use the NRX 852c).

Would appreciate some reel and also line recommendations (would most likely go with a braid to leader set up).

Thanks guys!

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Re: Which reel to pair with a green NRX 852s?

Post by Winstondry » Fri Apr 02, 2021 10:11 am

I’m not sure if they’re still made in a green finish or if aesthetics matter to you, if so, check out the CARDIFF CI4+C3000MHG.

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Re: Which reel to pair with a green NRX 852s?

Post by Fishing4Fun » Fri Apr 02, 2021 1:24 pm

Winstondry wrote:
Fri Apr 02, 2021 10:11 am
I’m not sure if they’re still made in a green finish or if aesthetics matter to you, if so, check out the CARDIFF CI4+C3000MHG.
What he said! ;)

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Re: Which reel to pair with a green NRX 852s?

Post by TravisNY » Fri Apr 02, 2021 4:04 pm

Stella FJ + Power Pro

Easy
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Re: Which reel to pair with a green NRX 852s?

Post by freelancer27 » Sun Apr 04, 2021 3:40 pm

Did a bit of research and I am kind liking the Daiwa Exist and the Certate. Probably the 3000 size would do well with the NRX.

Any thoughts on these?

Thanks.

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Re: Which reel to pair with a green NRX 852s?

Post by eagleriver1_fish » Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:57 pm

TravisNY wrote:
Fri Apr 02, 2021 4:04 pm
Stella FJ + Power Pro

Easy
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Re: Which reel to pair with a green NRX 852s?

Post by eklikewhoa » Mon Apr 05, 2021 12:10 am

Daiwa Exist!

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Re: Which reel to pair with a green NRX 852s?

Post by freelancer27 » Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:39 am

THanks all.

Ordered an Exist, Certate and Ballistic LT. Will see how they feel and will keep one.

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Re: Which reel to pair with a green NRX 852s?

Post by ftl1951 » Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:44 am

Certate

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Re: Which reel to pair with a green NRX 852s?

Post by mrpao » Mon Apr 05, 2021 1:03 pm

I would keep the Exist.

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Re: Which reel to pair with a green NRX 852s?

Post by freelancer27 » Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:52 pm

I am keeping the Certate LT. It is almost as smooth and sexy as the Exist. The pure silver of the Exist looks a bit better on the green NRX, but I just can justify another 350USD just for that alone.

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