G loomis NRX+ 844C MBR vs NRX+ 873C CRR

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G loomis NRX+ 844C MBR vs NRX+ 873C CRR

Post by fishonsc » Mon Nov 14, 2022 12:46 pm

For you guys that have both models. What is the major difference between the two of them? What do you like and dislike about them?
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Re: G loomis NRX+ 844C MBR vs NRX+ 873C CRR

Post by clemsondds » Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:12 am

I have both. To be they are almost identical on sensitivity. And the 844c is a little more versatile. They are both great rods!

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Re: G loomis NRX+ 844C MBR vs NRX+ 873C CRR

Post by dirtygeary » Tue Dec 13, 2022 7:42 am

I think yes the 844 has more versatility, I don’t know of anything I couldn’t use it for with at least to a degree of success. My number one favorite technique for the 844 is swim jig. Love it.

The 873 is an amazing rod. Shines of course for a Carolina rig with like a 1/2 oz weight. I don’t care for it as much with a heavier weight personally. It can toss large spinnerbaits, big Texas rigs, and swim jigs with ease. It even works as an open water jig rod to drag football jigs. But oddly the thing I have really liked it for recently is wacky rigging a senko over thick grass. That extra power in the fast action is excellent at pulling them free from hydrilla.

Conclusion. Can’t go wrong with either and if you can swing it get both! Tight lines buddy.

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Re: G loomis NRX+ 844C MBR vs NRX+ 873C CRR

Post by fishonsc » Tue Dec 13, 2022 8:36 am

dirtygeary wrote:
Tue Dec 13, 2022 7:42 am
I think yes the 844 has more versatility, I don’t know of anything I couldn’t use it for with at least to a degree of success. My number one favorite technique for the 844 is swim jig. Love it.

The 873 is an amazing rod. Shines of course for a Carolina rig with like a 1/2 oz weight. I don’t care for it as much with a heavier weight personally. It can toss large spinnerbaits, big Texas rigs, and swim jigs with ease. It even works as an open water jig rod to drag football jigs. But oddly the thing I have really liked it for recently is wacky rigging a senko over thick grass. That extra power in the fast action is excellent at pulling them free from hydrilla.

Conclusion. Can’t go wrong with either and if you can swing it get both! Tight lines buddy.
Thanks for the reply. I ended up getting a NRX+ 873c, 844c and the 843c.

Only had limited time with them so far but I am liking the 844c the most.

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Re: G loomis NRX+ 844C MBR vs NRX+ 873C CRR

Post by goldrod » Wed Dec 14, 2022 10:11 am

What reel are you guys pairing the 873 with ??
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Re: G loomis NRX+ 844C MBR vs NRX+ 873C CRR

Post by fishonsc » Wed Dec 14, 2022 12:15 pm

I am using a Daiwa Steez A on all of mine. Balances the rod out nicely.

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Re: G loomis NRX+ 844C MBR vs NRX+ 873C CRR

Post by Rodster14 » Wed Dec 14, 2022 1:40 pm

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Re: G loomis NRX+ 844C MBR vs NRX+ 873C CRR

Post by tmd11111 » Fri Dec 16, 2022 4:17 am

I have one with a '20 Metanium and the other a Bantam. The Bantam seems to balance it better.

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Re: G loomis NRX+ 844C MBR vs NRX+ 873C CRR

Post by clemsondds » Fri Dec 16, 2022 7:25 am

I don't pay a ton of attention to balance. I have a zillion sv tw g on mine and love it. I mostly use mine for football jigs. Such a great rod! But like someone said earlier, I prefer 5/8oz and down.

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