NRX+ vs Conquest 843 MBR

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NRX+ vs Conquest 843 MBR

Post by Drakestar » Sun Dec 04, 2022 7:13 pm

Which one would you buy and why?

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Re: NRX+ vs Conquest 843 MBR

Post by Thunderblack1984 » Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:34 am

I had an 843 in the gen one nrx and have had other models and one conquest. I can not tell a difference except the power of the conquest is slightly higher. Like my 842S in nrx can not toss 1/2 oz plugs but the 842S on conquest surely can. So similar to me though other than that. I'd go with whatever I could find a better price on.
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Re: NRX+ vs Conquest 843 MBR

Post by Drakestar » Tue Dec 06, 2022 10:47 pm

Great reminder on the 1/2 power up on the Conquest, thank you. I knew that and had forgotten it. I do have an 843 MBR GLX, so I kinda know what to expect, but given the power, I think I’d lean towards the NRX.

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Re: NRX+ vs Conquest 843 MBR

Post by Thunderblack1984 » Wed Dec 07, 2022 11:01 am

How do you like the GLX? Reel seat comfortable? I am interested in those as well but hear conflicting things about the seat. I'm sure the reel you pick makes a difference as well.
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Re: NRX+ vs Conquest 843 MBR

Post by Drakestar » Wed Dec 07, 2022 2:59 pm

Thunderblack1984 wrote:
Wed Dec 07, 2022 11:01 am
How do you like the GLX? Reel seat comfortable? I am interested in those as well but hear conflicting things about the seat. I'm sure the reel you pick makes a difference as well.
I've never had issues with the GLX reel seat. I fish the GLX 855 JWR all day long in and around tules, as well. Pretty heavy duty situations. The 855 JWR has the same reel seat as the MBR and I don't have any complaints.

But I know it's a controversial seat in some circles. Might be a hand-size thing? I'm kinda small, 5'6". I got a Curado MGL 70 on the MBR and a Tatula Elite on the JWR, rather normal-sized (and not super high-end) reels.

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Re: NRX+ vs Conquest 843 MBR

Post by Thunderblack1984 » Thu Dec 08, 2022 6:18 am

Perfect! thank you for the reply.
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Re: NRX+ vs Conquest 843 MBR

Post by dirtygeary » Tue Dec 13, 2022 7:36 am

Not that it’s a super big concern, but also the expediator replacement cost for conquest is $175, vs $125 on a NRX +. If something was ever to happen to it. Just something to factor into the future cost of ownership

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