My G. Loomis NRX+ Year in Review - Eating my Words

#gloomis #nrx #vanford
It’s been almost one full year since I relented and purchased this Gloomis NRX+. I mentioned in my first impressions video of this rod that I didn’t want to buy it. At that time I saw a deal that I could not pass up. I have since had great fishing excursions with this rod. I have caught hundreds of fish. The largest was about 3.5 pounds. I paired the NRX+ with a Shimano Vanford C3000XG reel and it kept pace with the rod. If you have been considering this rod, take you time, save a little money each month, and vigorously look for deals. You will not regret your purchase.

[@daveengstrom9250]

Its all about having fun. As long as you are covering that, keep on doing what you are doing.

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Thank You So Very Much for your support and inspiration! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@Peter-cj2ml]

Your video makes so much sense, wisdom, had to subscribe, may buy this exact rod but have to see first and feel 901 vs this one.

[@familybudgetfisherman]

I’m so glad to know that this video gave you good information that could help you make that awesome purchase. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@kabanchan5768]

Love your vids man keep at it 🎉

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Thank You so Very Much for your kind words! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@donnaperry7894]

Cheers from Peter in Maine. I am so glad I found your channel. Great stuff and you are the star other than in this case the NRX+; ( har-har ). I am a long time fly fisherman but am fairly disabled so I am looking for a spinning/rod set-up ; as you say wisely ( save your dollars ). There is room for BOTH type of budget. PLEASE KEEP IT UP FOR BOTH. THANK YOU.

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Thank you so very much, Peter! I definitely appreciate you watching the video and supporting the channel. Yes, we will let the NRX+ be the ⭐️! I agree that there is room for both types of budget buying. My wonder is why so many have trouble with the saving for a purchase as part of budget buying. 🤔👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

So glad you like your NRX+ and the Vanford. Thanks for having a great mix of low, med, and high end rods with explanations how they can be affordable! I like my $25 Gander Mountain Tournament Light action rod with a Shimano Spirex 1000FD for smaller fish, but then for longer cast have to admit My NRX+901S with a Shimano 3000M Exsence was saved for, waited till 20% of rod and shopped JDM reel. As you mentioned awhile ago look for deals! Even if for lower priced gear or high end. Shop around! And don’t even think of breaking your Family’s Budget! Can’t wait for some on the water shorts!

[@familybudgetfisherman]

You are welcome! Also, thank you as well for your kind words and continued support. I have relied on your comments for many of my purchasing decisions as well. No matter how many high-end rods and reels we own, we always have to have some of the low end equipment in our arsenal. As I have always said, I will never let go of my Ugly Stiks. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@nigelveney5352]

A buddy of mine has one of these and he speaks highly of it. He has it paired with a shimano stella. Great video as usual!

[@familybudgetfisherman]

The I now understand why the NRX+ has such a following. Thank You Very Much! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@wirinharwirjawan6422]

I love to use my NRX853C JWR /894C JWR for top water lure and putting shock mono leader and it is fantastic :) and thanks for ur great info, Sir.

[@familybudgetfisherman]

You are welcome and thank you for your kind words. These NRX+ rods are absolutely incredible! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@peacebewithyou1885]

Good work man

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Thank you so very much!👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@tshaw150]

I'm happy to see your on the water review of the NRX. I prefer to fish light ned rigs and 4" weightless Senkos or Yums when ever possible. Sensitivity and casting abilities are important to me. In a previous video you mentioned the St. Croix Legend Xtreme was the most sensitive rod in your collection. Is the NRX any more sensitive or about the same? Which one can cast light lures better? I have handled an NRX and they are certainly eerily light. They almost seem too light in the shorter lengths. Your reviews are always helpful especially when shelling out big bucks for a rod.

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Thank you so very much for your kind words! I’m glad to know that the videos are helpful and entertaining. The St. Croix legend extreme is still, in my view, more sensitive when it comes to 1/8 ounce and 3/16 ounce weight presentations, which is my sweet spot for finesse presentations. I detect strikes more easily and I have a better sense of the bottom terrain The difference is that the Legend Extreme has a slightly softer tip than the NRX+ and that gives it the edge in sensitivity. HOWEVER… the NRX+ handled weightless 1/16 and 1/4 ounce presentations better than the Legend Extreme. The stiffer tip handles weightless and the heavier weights better. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@immunelit3859]

You have iron in your words. Inspiration can be found in your passion for this sport. Another interesting rod has come to market for you to review. It's a Gloomis GLX 891s jwr, a 7'6 ML spinning rod, retail is $550-$575 USD. It has the potential to be >NRX+. Please seriously consider, you won't be disappointed. Thank you my friend-

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Thank you for your kind words! I have put that rod in rotation. Hopefully I can find a good deal on it very soon. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@whitebass16]

Ive got a few nrx+ and i absolutely love them. I'll be honest...its hard to grab my other rods after using these

[@familybudgetfisherman]

I definitely agree! I haven't fished with my Ugle Stiks for at least 6 months. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@Jason-416]

Love my nrx rods and one thing about the g loomis rods you forget to mention is the warranty. It’s hard to beat 🔥

[@familybudgetfisherman]

You are correct. Shimano/GLoomis generally has the better warranties for high end rods. However I usually avoid discussions about warranty because they change so much. I have a seperate insurance policy for my fishing equipment that is better than all of the warranties. For a $100 deductible I can have any of my high end equipment replaced. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@twiggsherman3641]

@@familybudgetfisherman Shimano's warranty is a bit misleading. They switched from a lifetime warranty to a 1 year warranty. Anything inside that year and they want you to ship it to them to investigate, and may or may not honor the warranty. Outside of that year, or if you break it yourself, or you just want to skip the wait to send it in, and they'll sell you a rod at half the MSRP. St. Croix will replace it for 10 years on their high end models, and if you break it yourself its a flat fee. I recently broke my Expride out of warranty and got one for 1/2 off. I had the finish chip off my Legend Tournament and it was like 25 bucks or something for them to ship me a new one and show proof I cut the old one off at the handle. I don't have any experience with the Loomis warranty, but I heard its better than Shimano.

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Great information! I think I’m going to produce a video talking about warranties and insurance for our high-end equipment. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@Jason-416]

@@familybudgetfisherman great idea 💡

[@ram_bam]

@@familybudgetfisherman This (insurance) would make a great video topic! I use Megabass rods and they don’t have the best warranty but the craftsmanship is just so good.

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

I’m still torn between the nrx+ and the originals, but after trying every other brand and out there, foreign and domestic, I always come back to my NRX rods. Can’t beat ‘em. Enjoy that beat. It’s seems as if you already are. Lol

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Oh yeah! The fun is intense and immense. So I most definitely understand your position. That NRX+ is a joy to fish. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@redseaaquariums7564]

Thank you for the info. Whats your best suggest rod for Kayak fishing?

[@familybudgetfisherman]

You are welcome. depending on your budget, The 13 Fishing Omen Kayak series. Tacklewarehouse has them on sale from full price of $120 to now just $80 each. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@613BASS_N]

Great honest review! Shared to 613BASS'N 😎

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Thank you very much! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@Jasonfisherman81]

I'm close to a nrx been saving for 1 ...pulling trigger on a 7.1 jig worm spinning....no boat so if I'm on shore I want something nice to feel..

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Congratulations on your progress. Your patience and planning will pay off. These rods will reward you with some of the best fishing experiences you will have. What reel will you pair it with? 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@vikasthapa8083]

❤

[@Neversettle0o]

Since Poison Adrena has the more advanced Spiral X Core vs the Spiral X in the NRX+, how do they compare in sensitivity during fishing, spec with bottom contact applications?

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Nearly identical! The only time you can tell a difference is when you are throwing 1/8oz bottom contact baits in favor of the NRX+ due to its extrememly light weight and more narrow blank. However there is no difference between the rods with when presenting a 1/4 and 3/8 ounce bait. Hard baits favor the Adrena and soft baits favor the NRX+ 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@Neversettle0o]

Thank you! Makes sense. I am lusting for the NRX+. The code "no impulse buys" comes to my mind everytime, thank you for that @@familybudgetfisherman

[@davidlaurent8760]

I really want to get a G Loomis rod ( the NRX+ INSHORE 902S ) witch is announce for 1/4 -1/2 . To you're opinion , do you think we can trow a bit heavyer . 1/2 oz here in france mean's 14 grs , and I usually use 18/19 grs . thank's in advance . have a nice fishing day .🙂

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Yes you can throw 18 to 19 g lures on that NRS plus inshore rod. My recommendation is to just be careful since it’s outside of the high end of the lure range. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@Xng88]

I bought the St. criox Victory rod, and compared to the nrx, they both feel the same to me.

[@familybudgetfisherman]

I don’t own an NRX. I own the NRX+. That said, the NRX+ is far superior to the St. Croix Victory in every comparative category such as sensitivity, weight, responsiveness, and performance. I believe there is generally no need for a person to purchase an NRX+ if they already on a St. Croix Victory (outside of a tournaments and ergonomic considerations). 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@TurnII]

Good review on this rod......I might pull the trigger !

[@familybudgetfisherman]

You will not regret the decision. I am glad to know that the content is part of your decision to make the purchase. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@stephenroth72]

I can appreciate all levels of gear more or less. I recently got an nrx× , at quite a discount btw, and the last rod I got was a 13 fishing blackout for 20$ . Both great rods, and have their place.

[@familybudgetfisherman]

I love those BlackOut rods! Check out my video on them. I Appreciate and share your perspective. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@jasonbrommenschenkel6117]

Which is your favorite…..Nrx+ or Legend Extreme?

[@familybudgetfisherman]

While both are extremely well, crafted rods, the edge, in my view, goes to the St. Croix Legend Extreme.👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@AryaAdventures]

I own 4 legend extreme and pair with daiwa saltist mq certate and vr50

[@YMPUB]

Your chanel is called family BUDGET fisherman, whats budget here buddy?

[@rolltidech]

I agree I see nothing budget here.. Lol

[@familybudgetfisherman]

I have lots of videos among the 128 I have posted that are dedicated to meagerly budgeted equipment that you may be looking for. This channel is dedicated to family budgets of many different sizes; not just those who can only afford an Ugly Stik. My belief is that many of us can afford more than what we give ourselves credit for. We just have to plan our purchases rather than be the impulse buyer that the retailer want for us to be. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@familybudgetfisherman]

As I mentioned to @YMPUB, I have lots of videos among the 128 I have posted that are dedicated to meagerly budgeted equipment that you may be looking for. This channel is dedicated to family budgets of many different sizes; not just those who can only afford an Ugly Stik. My belief is that many of us can afford more than what we give ourselves credit for. We just have to plan our purchases rather than be the impulse buyer that the retailer want for us to be. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@user-gu6rc4xj1n]

Are you the budget police?