Outrageously expensive, the latest in high-tech baitcast rods from G. Loomis are must-haves for those bass anglers with deep pockets who don’t much care what a rod costs so long as it performs. The NRX series includes eight baitcasting rods (as well as five spinning versions). Exceptional light weight and extreme strength are gained partly because of a new resin system reinforced with silica particles that act like steel reinforcing rods in concrete. Not only is the material stronger, but you can use less of it and still have a durable and powerful rod.That technology is married to G. Loomis’s high-tech graphite fiber with outstanding results. Our model 852C sample (7-foot 1-inch, medium power) felt light in the hand and had enough tip flex to cast a 1⁄4-ounce weight smoothly, while keeping plenty of power in the butt and midsection for solid hooksets and controlling large fish. The rod’s light weight, meanwhile, means that sensitivity is exceptional.
The NRX baitcasters range from a 6-foot 8-inch version for lighter lures to a 7-foot 5-inch version designed for heavily weighted Carolina rigs. All are one piece. —John Merwin
Manufacturer:
Loomis
Price:
$450.00 - $500.00
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