My ol’ buddy Zona is at the top of the Billboard Fishing Show charts, and recently brought Shimano and G. Loomis into his Awesome family. Because neither of us has anything better to do, I asked him the following questions about Loomis’ NRX rods and Shimano’s Core reels.
Serious stuff all the way.
5 Things You Should Never Do With an NRX Rod
5. Lend them to buddies. Trust me, they’ll ask.
4. Compare it to another rod. Impossible.
3. Tell your new girlfriend you like it more than her. Keep that to yourself.
2. Have conversations with it. It communicates through feel, not language.
1. NEVER, EVER go fishing without one!
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5 Things a Shimano Core Reel Reminds You Of
5. A majestic wild stallion, untamed. [Easy there Z.]
4. The Guns ‘n Roses album Appetite for Destruction.
3. 1985 Chicago Bears defense.
2. A complete Double Rainbow.
1. PERFECTION.
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And for those of us who have no clue what a Double Rainbow is – a sundae? – here it is:
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Chad Keogh
March 16, 2011 at 8:10 am
Z, can you lend me a $1000US so I can buy one of those combos? Funny article though…
Chad Keogh
March 16, 2011 at 8:19 am
Here’s an idea for one of Z’s fishing shows:
Z picks the lake and the technique (slow presentation to emphasize sensitivity would work best so maybe drop-shot or tube jig), he fishes with the NRX/Core combo, I’ll fish with a combo that runs no more than $150US, but with identical baits and see who comes out on top.
Probably too racy of a show since I suspect that most companies don’t want anglers to know that there is quality out there that won’t break the bank.
Martin
March 16, 2011 at 8:38 am
I fish only G-Loomis and Shimano combos, but I must admit that I haven’t tried the NRX or the Core. My set-ups are mostly Saros or Curado on IMX or GLX, and they are amazing. Wish I could try the upgrade though.
Jason
March 16, 2011 at 8:44 am
You didn’t know what a double rainbow was, Jay? Get with the program, man!
You probably don’t know who Antoine Dodson is either.
5bites
March 16, 2011 at 8:45 am
I have a glx bcr854. Best pitching/jig rod made imo. I can’t imagine (or afford) what the nrx version is like. Being a builder I wish they sold the blank so the full potential could be brought out of it.
Joe
March 16, 2011 at 9:41 am
I agree completely. The NRX is built on one impressive blank. Probably the first time since I started building that I was in awe over a factory rod. Those blanks would make a seriously impressive custom build.
Please send me the freebie for proper upgrading 🙂
Marc Dennis
March 16, 2011 at 8:48 am
your the man zona
John
March 16, 2011 at 8:48 am
Leave it to Zona to write an article like this. I love the humor he brings to the bass fishing sport. Still would like to own one of those G. Loomis rods! Just sayin’…
Big Brake Basser
March 16, 2011 at 8:52 am
When you have a G Loomis and Shimano combo, you have pure Shimano brilliance.
Austin L.
March 16, 2011 at 9:06 am
This would be a nice upgrade over my Shimano Caenan / Cabela’s random 7′ rod someone gave me.
Brandon
March 16, 2011 at 9:13 am
I wish Versus would have picked up his show. (drooling at the thought of owning an nrx)
Jeremy S
March 16, 2011 at 9:15 am
At least those NRXs have a warranty. There are guys paying even more for Evergreen and Megabass rods shipped from Japan with no warranty coverage.
Me, I’ll stick with my Clarus (unless of course, I happen to win an upgrade).
Randy
March 16, 2011 at 9:20 am
Did ya notice the colors reversed on the rainbows?
Brad
March 16, 2011 at 9:21 am
Im sure the NRX rods are awesome, but the price tag not so much! I think I will stick to my GLX’s for now!
Brian Postma
March 16, 2011 at 9:21 am
I will NEVER, EVER go fishing without one if I win it!!!!
Ron S.
March 16, 2011 at 9:40 am
I’d win more tourny’s if I had a Gloomis
Tumblebug
March 16, 2011 at 9:54 am
I always enjoy the Zman!
Dan Roberts
March 16, 2011 at 10:00 am
I hear people sound just like the guy in the video the first time they use an NRX.
Dan Roberts
March 16, 2011 at 10:13 am
It’s just so sensitive and beautiful! OMG! OMG! OMG!
Scotty Bud Melvin
March 16, 2011 at 10:20 am
Who is this Z you speak of?
Harry Parten
March 16, 2011 at 10:41 am
Zona always good at telling truth on products. G.Loomis are great rods,have several in collection no NRX yet having to save up for it.
Odom
March 16, 2011 at 11:09 am
Good stuffffff
The Bass chronicles
March 16, 2011 at 11:44 am
I currently fish with the poor mans version of this mythical combo Z speaks of; Fenwick Elite Tech w/ a Revo SX. While my combo might not be able slay slounch dragons riding double rainbows, it’s still one heck of a combo.
Trevor Trousil
March 16, 2011 at 12:48 pm
I picked up a NRX the other day and I didn’t want to put it down. Don’t pick one up unless you have the money to buy one because you won’t want to leave the store without it.
Rick Ford
March 16, 2011 at 1:10 pm
Gotta love the Z-train and gotta love Loomis rods!
Avidbasser
March 16, 2011 at 1:44 pm
I wish G Loomis hadn’t quit selling rod blanks, but I sure want to try one of those NRX’s!
Jesse Hall
March 16, 2011 at 2:46 pm
HAHA! I love the Z-man! He has a great show! I especially love the comment of the Shimano reel reminding him of the 85 Bears D….what a riot!
Jeremy Adair
March 16, 2011 at 4:02 pm
The five locations I will catch bass at if I win a rod:
1. A flat
2. Behind a stump.
3. Inside that laydown.
4. A hump.
5. The slop.
SkeeterVD
March 16, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Would put down my cane pole for a fishing trip with Z-Man and a G Loomis rod!
Rod
March 16, 2011 at 5:29 pm
You gotta love a loomis, All 16 of mine. I need my NRX fix.
Ronald J. Lindner
March 16, 2011 at 7:57 pm
A question remains..who shot and edited the NRX..commercials ????
Dan
March 16, 2011 at 8:26 pm
Probably never own one unless I win it here. Would love to have one, but I generally set a limit of 100 – 150 per rod.
hippie
March 17, 2011 at 10:16 am
Zona is the man. So are Loomis and Shimano. That’s all I own.
MSPbass
March 17, 2011 at 12:32 pm
If I had a whole deck of Core’s strapped to NRX rods I’d be packin’ a whole boat load of expensive gear and totally still fish in the exact same places I do now!
MNAngler
March 18, 2011 at 2:13 pm
Gee, I wish I had that set up so I could see if those two top 5 lists are true. I wonder where I could get one? Hmmm….
Carl H
March 21, 2011 at 8:59 pm
if the z man thinks they’re the best than i definetly need to get me one
3Times
March 22, 2011 at 11:28 am
That G. Loomis NRX sounds very nice. I sure would like to win one through this sweet contest that Bass Parade is putting on.
Jody White
March 23, 2011 at 9:24 am
NRX would be sweet. But If I’m buying, I’m putting my money on a Cumara.
Ed Schumske
March 23, 2011 at 11:31 am
Gotta check out NRX
Mark Curtis
March 23, 2011 at 1:07 pm
haha the 5 things about the shimano reel are awesome….so is winning a free loomis
samuel groves
March 25, 2011 at 10:12 am
that g loomis is awesome!
Dustin Wrona
March 27, 2011 at 2:18 pm
If I win, will Zona autograph it for me?
Rich Arnold
March 30, 2011 at 6:02 pm
Will the Z-Train be the one to bring me in to the G Loomis Station?
MTW
April 6, 2011 at 9:44 am
I need to make my husband jealous! Pick me pick me!
Rich Arnold
April 19, 2011 at 2:50 pm
5. Lend them to buddies? Nope! Not even Zona!!
4. Compare it to another rod? Why embarrass them like that…Don’t pick on those less fortunate!
3. Tell your new girlfriend you like it more than her? Who needs a grilfriend if they have a few of these beauties!
2. Have conversations with it. Everyday…as it will likely answer back with a big old bass!!
1. NEVER, EVER go fishing without one! It will complete me!! It had me at hello!!! SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!!!!!