Upgrading an Open Water Jigging Rod

  • bigstorm
    Southern WI
    Posts: 1454
    September 20, 2017 at 5:37 pm #1716313

    Tossing around the idea of upgrading one of my jigging rods. the one I am looking to replace is a GLmoois IMX Mag-Lite XF 6′ rod (SRJ720)

    I’m guessing that not many people (if anyone) can compare this GLoomis to the JTX-MagLT 6’10 rod, but Im looking for someone with experience with this JT rod

    The GLoomis rod is very sensitive, but I’m looking for something a little longer with a little more backbone. I do prefer Med-Lite rods over Med rods personally. I do have a TUCR 6’8MXF and it is a great rod and used often, just looking for something a little lighter

    Thank you

    Nick Dennison
    Rochester MN
    Posts: 324
    September 20, 2017 at 6:54 pm #1716323

    I will pm you my buddies contact info he has fished with both rods and is on the jt proteam and can get you set up with one if you would like.

    bigstorm
    Southern WI
    Posts: 1454
    September 20, 2017 at 7:31 pm #1716332

    Thanks Nick. I will give him a call tomorrow.

    snelson223
    Austin MN
    Posts: 479
    September 20, 2017 at 9:37 pm #1716356

    I have the 6’10” JTX and g loomis NRX 6’10. I like the nrx better and is usually my go to rod. I would sell my jtx if someone were interested.

    Jeffrey Trapp
    Milbank, SD
    Posts: 297
    September 21, 2017 at 10:14 am #1716409

    Bigstorm are you looking to sell that G Loomis?

    Dan Baker
    Posts: 931
    September 21, 2017 at 10:29 am #1716410

    I have heard the NRX is amazing. What I will say in regards to the TUCR option. They have several upgradeable blank options that are significantly less weight than the standard apex. They even carry a special blank, TFO which is the new rod designed by Gary Loomis after he left G.Loomis. The plastic wrap they come in weights more than the blank. It’s insane.

    tucrs
    NW Metro
    Posts: 999
    September 21, 2017 at 2:09 pm #1716449

    Big storm we have a new rod you may be interested in. 6’11 MLXF that we can customize.

    bigstorm
    Southern WI
    Posts: 1454
    September 21, 2017 at 4:08 pm #1716460

    Thanks to everyone for the opinons and assistance, the JT rod is ordered.

    John @ TUCR – I didnt see anything new on the website, but I will keep you guys in mind on my next upgrade as the 6’8″ APEX rod I have is a great rod. On the bright side, I will now be able to provide comparison info for those that want to know the difference between TUCR and JT open water rods

    Jake Hendrickson
    Inactive
    Madison, WI
    Posts: 209
    September 22, 2017 at 6:40 am #1716519
    bigstorm wrote:

    Thanks to everyone for the opinons and assistance, the JT rod is ordered.

    Glad to hear it! You’ll love the new JTX!

    John Schultz
    Inactive
    Portage, WI
    Posts: 3309
    September 22, 2017 at 10:10 am #1716575
    Jake Hendrickson wrote:

    <div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>bigstorm wrote:</div>

    Thanks to everyone for the opinons and assistance, the JT rod is ordered.

    Glad to hear it! You’ll love the new JTX!

    I agree. I have 6 of them. Fantastic rods.

    Jeremy
    Richland County, WI
    Posts: 701
    September 22, 2017 at 5:58 pm #1716677

    Isn’t the SRJ720 a light rod? I own a couple Loomis IMX a SJR720 and a SJR721, the SJR721 is rated for 5/16 oz max IIRC and the SJR 720 is at 1/4 oz
    Wanting more backbone usually equals more weight.

    I hope you enjoy your new JT rod

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