I am looking for some insight on this rod.

Was looking to purchase for casting a dropshot and maybe even a weighted wacky worm in and around grass and out deeper for smallmouth. I have the IMX Pro 822 DSR which is an excellent dropshot rod for short pitches and right under the boat applications.

I have been told that the NRX 872s JWR is probably the best for what I am looking for but I don't want to make the price jump to the NRX.

The specs on the IM Pro 882s SWBR is very similar to the NRX 872s JWR, even though they are two different blanks I am wondering if the 882s would be a good fit? Unfortunately no one near me has this in stock so I haven't been able to handle it.

Anyone have experience with this rod?