When you have one of these beauties in your hands, it is almost as though you can see what is going on under the surface of the water, as there is so much sensitivity that flows through the line, Fuji K Frame SIC guides and rod blank right into your hands. The NRX comes in nine unique models specifically designed for the inshore saltwater fisherman ranging from 6’8″ to 7’8″ overall length with both fast and extra-fast actions and power ranges from medium-light to medium heavy.įor the serious inshore fisherman or woman that is seeking an extremely lightweight and well-balanced rod that is strong and at the same time is able to deliver incredible sensitivity to “feel the bite” this is your rod. The “X” that we see in the NRX and other G Loomis rods stands for technology. These G Loomis NRX rods are packed full of technology that is sure to wow the most experienced angler. For those of you who have a mid-range budget and are looking to get an excellent rod at a medium price point, you can not go wrong with the G Loomis E6X rod. What I am trying to determine is if I think it is worth spending nearly 4x what the G Loomis E6X runs.

I’ll get into the specifics of the rod in a minute, but let me say that I consider myself to be a good fisherman and I can honestly say that there is a difference between the G Loomis NRX and its less expensive counterpart the G Loomis E6X. While Gary is no longer the owner of the company (sold to Shimano in 1997), the high-quality design and manufacturing continue to this day right here in the US in Woodland, WA where all of the rods are handmade, hence the higher price point. The G Loomis brand started by legendary rod maker Gary Loomis has been producing world-class rods for decades. Let me just say right off the bat that I like a good deal with most things in life and it is not every day that I would go out and drop a little over $600 for a fishing rod, so I borrowed this one from a friend who has a slightly larger disposable income account than I do.

It is time to step it up and to take a look at one of the nicest rods I have ever had the pleasure of putting my hands on – The G Loomis NRX Saltwater Inshore spinning rod.

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