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    Thoughts on the Loomis NRX 852S for shaky head and heavier drop shot?

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    I had an 852 and went to the 872 for shakeyhead (3/16 99% of the time). I like the extra length and softer tip on the 872, to me it fishes a half power softer than the 852
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    I haven't had the 852 but I do have the 872 and love it as it’s very versatile. I also have the 822syr and although I don't have much time with it I feel like it will fill the gap on more finesse applications between the two. With that said I'll probably wind up with a 852 eventually.

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    it's amazing as a shakey head rod... id never Dropshot with it though. It's a true extra fast with a stiff tip. The 872s has a much more forgiving tip.
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    I would not use it for nose hooked drop shot baits but it does very well with texas rigged baits. It handles shakey heads pretty good but the 872 is definitely better

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    Thanks for the replies! Looks like I need to keep looking for an 872S.

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    I am the odd ball. I love the 852s for 1/4 oz weight fishing drop shots cast and retrieve style using braid and a leader. I made this change last year and had great success hook up ratio and land percentage. It replaced a 7’2 med XF Cumara rod.

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    I have fished shakey heads and up to 1/2oz drop shot with the NRX852s and it does fine. I find the NRX 852s very versatile. I like the rod so much I have 2

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    I think you would be happier with the 872S it can do more things than the 852S. I like the faster tip of the 872S

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    I ordered both an 822DSR and an 872S. Buying two NRX rods at once is never good for the pocketbook

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    The 852 will do both easy. At least it does for me. Great all around rod. I use mine for drop shot, finesse jigs, jerk baits, swim baits, senko’s and ned rig. Another great rod at a better price is the new megabass Levante Enforcer. Check them out.
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    To me, the 852 is too powerful for a drop shot. It's overall my favorite spinning rod I have though. I've got a whole rack full of amazing spinning rods and the 852 is my favorite....

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    Quote Originally Posted by dukhntr View Post
    To me, the 852 is too powerful for a drop shot. It's overall my favorite spinning rod I have though. I've got a whole rack full of amazing spinning rods and the 852 is my favorite....
    Randy, you're not on big enough fish then! The 852s NRX is the greatest big smallie dropsot rod out there, even better than the GLX you sold me!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ifishinxs View Post
    The 852 will do both easy. At least it does for me. Great all around rod. I use mine for drop shot, finesse jigs, jerk baits, swim baits, senko’s and ned rig. Another great rod at a better price is the new megabass Levante Enforcer. Check them out.
    Have you tried the 872S?

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    Quote Originally Posted by dukhntr View Post
    To me, the 852 is too powerful for a drop shot. It's overall my favorite spinning rod I have though. I've got a whole rack full of amazing spinning rods and the 852 is my favorite....
    Randy, Have you fished the 872S?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BillBrehm View Post
    Randy, Have you fished the 872S?
    I have not. I used to have a DSR822 NRX but sold it. Actually had 2. Used them for walleye fishing. Lol. Now I use a 6'10" St. Croix Legend Extreme and like it. It's a little more versatile for how I fish.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mike464 View Post
    Randy, you're not on big enough fish then! The 852s NRX is the greatest big smallie dropsot rod out there, even better than the GLX you sold me!
    That's very possible. At least I know what rod I'll need to bring if I can ever get up to your neck of the woods and slime up your new boat!
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    I wouldn't ever use my 852 for a drop shot rod. Much better options available.

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    Since you mention "heavier" drop shot, the 822 DSR may disappoint ...Unless you are going to do that on the 872 and light drop shotting with the 822...it is super, super soft.
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    i have had all three 822,852,and872 . i used the 852 for mostly shakey heads and i did use it a few times for drop shotting with hook texas rigged and worked well with the extra power. for open water and open hook smaller weight the 822 will be the ticket. for me the 872 is my favorite because decent power with a softer tip over the 852 , the 872 became my jack of all trades rod from the nrx line up .

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