ive used many of the destroyer rods almost all in the line up actually likewise with the nrx rods. recently sold off all the megabass but not due to performance at all. The fmj was definitely one of my favorite rods in the line up. In my hands nrx has the edge in sensitivity but the destroyer is no slouch at all. for me if you are fishing offshore stuff i would like the 894 better. for pitching and dock fishing im without a doubt going to go for the fmj it was one of the best pitching rods i have fished and the balance is spot on. the rod handles a wide range of weight ranges well and the taper loads deeper into the blank than a nrx rod does, but still has a great amount of power. Honestly i feel you would really like the fmj it really is a awesome jig rod among st other things like swing heads and other rigs in that nature, love my nrx rods but the build quality will go to fmj as well. when i fished the fmj i noticed that it was very sensitive with a 3/8 oz jig but when i stepped up to 1/2 oz it got even better. also makes a good frog rod in a pinch if you need it.