Gloomis NRX 902s vs Megabass Destroyer Flyssa!! High end rod SHOWDOWN!

[@kayzhang5199]

Really like this high end 76M/ML topic, Hope to see St croix 76ml and steez ags 76mml also showing up in your channel one day! Thanks for sharing all the infor and your opinions!

[@lennymachowski5660]

Really appreciate the review. i have both 901+ and 902+. the 901+ is unreal for throwing light hair. i use 902+ for ned rig and 2.8 keitech.

[@rich5916]

How is the 902+ so far? I hear it is stiffer in the + versions, is it still pretty parabolic? I want to keep fish pinned!

[@lennymachowski5660]

@@rich5916 i dont notice any additiinal stiffness. if their is it is very slight. rod pins fish excellent. the + is better balanced

[@rich5916]

@@lennymachowski5660 great thanks!

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

Thanks Brian. As a fellow tackle and gear junkie, your reviews are always a welcome source of info .

[@PunchFishing]

Thank you for watching!

[@brettdereamus2369]

I have the flyssa and always have an okashira head or spy bait tied on. Love this rod.

[@joshpederson5926]

My question is I'm looking for a good spinning rod . Mostly bank fishing, crappie, bluegill, smaller 5lb channel cats and ocationally we hook into a nice bass, and occasionally walleye fish but I only need maybe 3 rods. What would you suggest ?

[@Toe_Knee_69]

American legacy fishing had a used NRX+ 901, 902, and Conquest 902 on sale for like $440 and $460. I Picked up the NRX+ 901, and it definitely seems to be stiffer than the original.

[@rich5916]

do you mean not as parabolic? Or just a little stronger feeling overall?

[@FlyFishingChronicles]

How does the Fylissa perform with small crankbaits and tubes?

[@keithbourassa8977]

Great reviews on these rods. Super in depth inside and out.

[@PunchFishing]

Thanks man. I tend to feel I ramble or miss things.

[@jacobkramer1089]

If you ever get the chance to check it out, a Millerods FinesseFreak has a lot of similarities with these two rods at a cheaper price. Fantastic sensitivity. Almost the same specs also. I use it for neds, small soft plastics on jigheads, hair jigs, and dropshot. And it has a multi-loading action and handles small treble hook baits fantastically too. Designed by Carl Jocumsen

[@PunchFishing]

Good recommendation! I think the issue is nobody can get their hands on them. I checked out some of their casting rods and they seemed pretty sweet.

[@jacobkramer1089]

@@PunchFishing I feel that! I snagged mine when I got the chance from Omnia when they were first introduced. As we speak I'm waiting on a STEEZ AGS 7'6 I backordered. I hope the tackle industry is able to catch up eventually.

[@Justin.Hawkins]

Just started watching this and excited, always interested in that 902

[@carlmorales6872]

Hey Brian, love your vids. I watched this one again because Megabass is bringing back the Flyssa for 2023. I was considering also the Baby Plugging. Which would you suggest for a primary use for hair jig, okashira, and light Keitechs and a secondary use for light Ned and dropshot? Any advice appreciated!

[@oFLATSMASTERo]

I would like to see his opinion on your question, bc I'm looking for a rod that can do all those techniques as well.

[@21jsfleming]

Great review, needed the steez in there to compete!

[@PunchFishing]

Hah someone send me one 😂

[@21jsfleming]

@@PunchFishing you do have a knack of putting content out that others don't....good job and keep it up!

[@PunchFishing]

@@21jsfleming much appreciated 👍

[@21jsfleming]

Came back to this one since the P5 is due in Feb...going to pick one up. I will say a 7-6 screams for a 4000 reel. I have them on "the one", and elite AGS.

[@robbychikasawa8302]

Great video Brian! Just got my Flyssa. Can’t wait to use it here in Northern California at some of our spotted bass reservoirs!

[@chavez1731]

I'm a big fan of your work. keep bringing analysis on rods.

[@flukekiller1882]

U should try the phenix k2 spinning rods they are nice blanks and they come with torzites

[@benjaminyang5872]

Speaking from experience with these two... If you're in the market for a 76ml spinning rod to fish hair jigs, spybaits and deep drop shot. Get the steez 76mml. It does what both these rods can do and more.

[@xCruZChaos]

Swear I heard Tackle Advisors say this in a video as well?

[@jacobkramer1089]

@@xCruZChaos Yup. He had the older version AKA the "unicorn" and absolutely loved it for several applications.

[@jordanp5163]

I second this comment! Bang on accurate. I have both the gen.1 and gen.2 76MML rods and they are awesome!!! I Never needed to explore the flyssa or nrx 902 route.

[@benjaminyang5872]

@@jordanp5163 Not gonna lie, the Flyssa is nice too. It's exquisite now

[@rich5916]

@@benjaminyang5872 have you compared the steez 76mml to the new nrx+ 902? What is the 902 lacking in your opinion?

[@raymondjohnson6496]

Them mega bass flyssa rod or the GLoomis 842 are they good enough for bluegill or crappie fishing I don’t like a noodle run ultralight. When I call can’t stand them some people calls them whippy rod the jigs Iam throwing are 1/16 plus the floater the smallest one is 1/32 fish foot he used the 842 GLoomis

[@Cj2phy]

Great review as usual but I’m in the south and never thrown a hair jigs

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

Shimano’s new zodias line has a 7’6” light action. Hopefully will see one at the Columbus fishing show. Just curious how it feels for the price point. Thanks for the video, hope your family and you enjoy a healthy and safe holiday season.

[@613BASS_N]

The Zodias 7'6" L I've been testing for the last 2 years and it's both a great light hair jig rod and spybait rod 😎 - 613BASS'N

[@fengrs]

Great vid! Was looking for this comp a while back. Back ordered the flyssa and tackle direct never filled it. Sad life. On a side note, a cheap alternative is the daiwa procyon. They have a couple light action 7'7" and up rods. One of them is a two piece too. 80 bucks.

[@PunchFishing]

Good to know

[@Armchair_Angler]

Forgot about the 7'6 Steez (The One) 🎣

[@PunchFishing]

I haven't gotten my hands on one. Maybe someday.

[@mandogfish7418]

Your deck is for longer rods! I have the Daiwa rod, haven't used it yet. But I doubt that it will throw light jigs. It just seems too stiff, not whippy enough to toss those light lures.

[@nawinchester]

Great topic. I've fished the IMX Pro 902s and it's a great hair jig / spybait rod. Currently have a Dobyns Champion Extreme 782 which is a true unicorn for hair jigs. Great vid Punch!!

[@PunchFishing]

Great suggestion

[@PROutdoors94]

Have you been able to compare the IMX 902s to an NRX 902s? Do you think the NRX is worth the almost doubled price?

[@nawinchester]

@@PROutdoors94 a fish, the GLX 902S, and I can tell you it's a massive upgrade over the IMX. 902S. My GLX is the old school one which is the green blank, and I can't begin to tell you how far I throw hair jigs on that rod. Impressive!

[@PROutdoors94]

@@nawinchester interesting! I was considering getting the IMX considering the price, but maybe I should just bite the bullet for the GLX/NRX if the difference is that high.

[@nawinchester]

@@PROutdoors94 there is just something different in my green blank GLX compared to the IMX Pro when it comes to throwing lighter baits.

[@bloodcat12]

Megabass has a 2-piece 7'7" Great Hunting trout rod that I heard is compatible to these. But they might be a little hard to find right now. Also, I played with a new Zodias 7'6" in a local store and it felt pretty great for the price.

[@Armchair_Angler]

Just wish it had a forward grip

[@kevinzap.fishing]

Love these versus style videos!

[@ForYeshua1]

What about the new Daiwa Steez AGS 7'6"? Lower price than the NRX+..

[@bluesky5587]

Thank u …amazing great reviews

[@scottkoons7485]

Really should try the Gloomis HSR 9000. It’s an IMX rod. I have an older model custom HS R 9000 as well as the NRX+ 902. Based on your comments I believe you’ll like the HSR 9000 more than the 902 based on the snap of the tip. I really wanted to like the 902 but I prefer the 9000. That said I don’t know what the newest 9000 weighs vs my custom. Give it a try and let us know.

[@PolloOutdoors]

I have 902 plus and I remember I talked to you before about what throw and I’ve used it all year now, compared to the original the 902 it’s a feels more stiff, I have 901 as well and comparing them they’re def more stif. I took your advice to try smaller swimbaits, but I normally throw neds or spy baits on it also does really well for hair jigs!

[@rich5916]

The the extra stiffness help or hurt the action for keeping fish pinned on small hooks like 2.8 keitechs or Ned rigs? Maybe dropshot

[@rich5916]

how is the 902 nrx+ overall? does the extra stiffness help it?

[@PolloOutdoors]

@@rich5916 so actually the rod does so great with small hooks, I’ve been doing a lot of swimbait and ned rig stuff since I got it and it’s probably the two things I love it the most for, the rod was made to fish small trebles so it really just takes the head shakes like a champ, It also feels very crisp

[@PolloOutdoors]

@@rich5916 as far as dropshotting I do like the softer action on the 901

[@rich5916]

@@PolloOutdoors perfect I was planning to do Ned rigs and small 2.8 paddletails. So the nrx+ is still pretty parabolic and you have a good landing ratio?

[@andrewwolf4963]

I’m really impressed with my St Croix Victory rod so far

[@kfs4869]

Is that NRX 902 any good as a drop shot rod? I fish off a kayak and I sit most of the time and the long rod help with clearing the bow.

[@PunchFishing]

I think it definitely could but with lighter weights.

[@callanklimts]

Would love to grab a 902 or 872 for walleye fishing. Even though they’re medium power, they seem to be rated like a medium light. Would the 901 be too light for 1/16-1/4oz jigs and neds? Would the 902 still be able to throw 1/16oz neds?

[@scottkoons7485]

Let me know if your interested in a trade or want to buy my NRX+ 902. It’s been used twice, basically brand new. I fish in FL for reds and trout and it’s a little too light for what I throw.

[@rich5916]

@@scottkoons7485 what weights are you thorwing scott that the 902 cant handle?

[@613BASS_N]

The 901S I have and it's too light for neds of the range you mentioned. I use it exclusively for marabou hair jigs to which it's phenomenal 😎 - 613BASS'N

[@rich5916]

Brian, what would be a good price for the 902 NRX plus new?

[@PunchFishing]

30% off

[@rich5916]

@@PunchFishing what about 21% off an no tax 😂

[@johnrich9278]

Have you had your hands on the new st croix bass x?

[@PunchFishing]

Not yet! Heading bad things though lol

[@rich5916]

Can the 902 handle 1/10- 1/8th oz ned rig heads?

[@PunchFishing]

Yea it can

[@rich5916]

@@PunchFishing got one on the way! Thanks for the help

[@sforti01]

Megabass is doing to Gloomis what Toyota did to GMC and Ford. Now Loomis is trying to catch up but Megabass has the clear advantage for the next 12-18 months.

[@PedroHernandez-vi7ne]

I own a Daiwa 7’6 Tatula and for $160 it is an awesome hair jig rod. And doubles as a Neko rig launcher. Don’t see the need to upgrade to a $600 rod when these tatulas get the job done

[@PunchFishing]

Tatula rods are fantastic for the price point! I have one and I love it.

[@timeflies2550]

Which brand has the better warranty?

[@PunchFishing]

Gloomis by a mile.

[@q4life551]

The steez 7'6 is another alternative

[@PunchFishing]

This rod is really hard to find these days.

[@BDC.75]

nice job, thanks

[@luckyyang7643]

902 is to noodle... probably get annoying quick. Thanks for the review I'll stick with my 872+ . Wish it was 7'6 lol

[@rich5916]

nrx+ supposed to be a little more stout

[@rich5916]

Please check out the steez 7’6 “the one”

[@PunchFishing]

I will eventually

[@rich5916]

@@PunchFishing looking forward to that comparison with the others!

[@nickkoschmeder3288]

Almost bought a 902. Felt the noodles and didn't like it, had a buddy build me a mhx from mudhole and it's much better imo. Mhx has better backbone and still really flings the hair

[@andrewwolf4963]

I got a 2 power NRX in spinning a year or two ago and hated it. I love my casting rods in NRX and GLX , IMX as well but the sensitivity was not nearly as good in the reel seat on the spinning I had. I traded the rod for a 7’6 Expride / Stradic combo plus cash. I liked the Expride more. I was surprised to be honest

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Love the vid but nothing like reviewing gear you can’t find anywhere lol.

[@StymoDe.]

haha first comment. love ur channel!

[@andrewwolf4963]

I got a 2 power NRX in spinning a year or two ago and hated it. I love my casting rods in NRX and GLX , IMX as well but the sensitivity was not nearly as good in the reel seat on the spinning I had. I traded the rod for a 7’6 Expride / Stradic combo plus cash. I liked the Expride more. I was surprised to be honest

[@andrewwolf4963]

I got a 2 power NRX in spinning a year or two ago and hated it. I love my casting rods in NRX and GLX , IMX as well but the sensitivity was not nearly as good in the reel seat on the spinning I had. I traded the rod for a 7’6 Expride / Stradic combo plus cash. I liked the Expride more. I was surprised to be honest