GLX MBR843C vs GLX MBR842C for T-rigs

[Trucha]

Hi folks, I just sold my NRX 854C JWR that I have used for T-rigs for a few years. This rod has amazing sensitivity, but the rear grip is too short, the balance is bad, and the tip is a bit heavy, IMHO.
I am now looking for a new rod that I will use with a trick worm or speed craw with a 3/16 bullet 90% of the time. I want a little less powerful rod with a longer handle, good balance and sensitivity. I have two options:

- Option one G. Loomis GLX 843C MBR: It may be the best option for my purpose, isn't it?

- Option Two G. Loomis GLX 842C MBR: Is this rod too weak for my target? I'm worried about the hooksets.

What do you prefer?

Thank you so much.

[i_am_R2]

My vote would be for the 843. Like you mentioned, a 2 power might not have enough oomph in certain situations.

[bronzebacks]

I own the 842c in glx and conquest and the glx is softer than the conquest but both rods are to light for that total weight. I'd reach for my ,893

[dragon1]

Agreed with above consensus unless you go braid and short leader with the MBR 842, still you will likely want more backbone power than the "2" power.

[Drakestar]

I don’t have a direct comparison, but I concur that the GLX 843 MBR is a great t-rig rod (including some cover, through the corners of tule fields etc.)

[Trucha]

Thank you all for your opinions

[oops]

I've fished a friend's GLX 783c with trigs a bit and it feels pretty darn good. I definitely wouldn't want to go down to a 2 power.

[John G]

With everyone recommending the 843, I'm wondering how I ever caught a fish on a T Rig with a L powered Shimano BFS rod and 7LB Sniper.

I used to own the OG 843IMX and the OG 842GLX and I would have no issues at all with using the 842 for T Rigs.

[dragon1]

With everyone recommending the 843, I'm wondering how I ever caught a fish on a T Rig with a L powered Shimano BFS rod and 7LB Sniper.

I used to own the OG 843IMX and the OG 842GLX and I would have no issues at all with using the 842 for T Rigs.

True John, but there's still the factor of size/girth of plastic bait and hook size, along with whether it's clean bottoms or weeds or heavier cover...the OP is coming down from a 4 power jig/worm rod as well, but who knows without actual on the water testing.

[montey]

843MBR is my favorite t rig rod. I floats in your hand, and is super sensitive and comfy.