Megabass P5 Windbuster vs G Loomis NRX+ 872S?! Which One Is Better?
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- We have been getting a lot of questions about the new G Loomis NRX+ 872S and how it compares to the Megabass P5 Windbuster. Today, Griff and I sit down and discuss both rods in detail to hopefully answer all the questions!
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Just watched this video again and the information you guys provided was super helpful and informative. I think this is a topic that you could keep doing that would provide excellent content for us non pro anglers to consume. It would be awesome to watch a you guys compare the new version of the NRX to the prior generation, or the new Steez compared to the prior Steez, or the new version of the Expride to the prior generation Expride, to help highlight/illustrate how the new version and the prior version are alike and how they are different. Knowing and understanding what the companies change when they do a new release, if anything, is really helpful to consumers. As you eluded to below, it sounds like the old 872s and the new 872s are different animals, and it would be helpful to know how / what. Really appreciate you guys and the content you make and share.
Just picked up an NRX+ 872s from you guys about a week ago for tubes! Thank you for the honest review!
Thank you for your business! Enjoy the 872!!!
That jacket makes you look like a walking G-LOOMIS Rod 😂 Great video 🤘
awesome video guys! don't have a windbuster but have exactly the same feels about the 872S...love this one-on-one type deep dive comparisons
Thank you for watching! 👊🍻
This was good. I have two NRX rods both with Stella reels and I love them. I fish them shallow in salt water and they work great. I’ll admit I’m a fan of G loomis but would love to try the diawa and mega bass for largemouth. Love the show, I’m glad it showed up on my list.
Perfect way to start the morning! Cheers guys! 🍻
Cheers my friend 🍻
Super dope review and really needed. thank you.
Thank you for watching!
Great video! just pre ordered the stella and got the 852s!
Yess finally. Waiting for the show.
Thank you for watching! 🍻
Great review, appreciate the honest review especially calling out loomis on the lure weight rating.
Could you do a review comparing the windbuster and the NRX+ SJR?
Really enjoy this comparison style video. Would’ve loved to see a new steez in here so we had comparisons of the big 3. Hope to see similar videos in the future
We’ll do that
Excellent. Now do one for bottom contact casting rods in the NRX+/Megabass lineup!
We'll do more of this style comparison video.
Love my windbuster , just got it and it’s all I want to use on havasu and down on the river
I'm glad you're loving it!
Awesome info. I see a Windbuster in my future ❤
Wish I could grab a windbuster this year, but that is going to be next year's Rod upgrade. Having a budget to stick to sucks but slowly and surely my arsenal is growing.
You'll love it when the time is right! 🍻
@The Hook Up Tackle I'm sorry I did not mean to upset you.Have a good day, love your soft plastic reviews and tank testing.
Most people I know in Michigan use the 872 for smallmouth dragging a tube and largemouth Texas rig dropshot
Those rod review videos you make are so, so dope. Maybe you could give a review of the Kirisame Kameyama Special? There is litterally no information on it, marketing aside (and your P5 roundup video) and that while its a (indeed) so special and unusual rod. Also the Cyclone maybe? :3
You guys are awesome!
Hi,
thanks to your review,i ordered an Megabass P5 Wind Buster.I own an NRX+ 872 too,but i have to confirm,that the Windbuster has the same bottom contact as the NRX!IMO,i agree with you,the Megabass is the best allroundrod of the 2 rods!😉👍
I had an NRX and a Conquest, and I traded them off. I love the Megabass rods!
Glad they're kicking ass for you! 🍻
I purchased the NRX+ 872S based on this review. I already have a Windbuster. Both purchased from The Hook Up Tackle of course
Any preference of one over the other between those two rods since having them for some time?
You should do a video on the shimano conquest! And your leader knot is not supposed to pass through your guide tip when casting lol. Leader knot is supposed to be just outside the last guide at the tip before casting! 🤙
FYI the NRX+ 872s is 3.36oz and the Windbuster is 3.68oz. I have both and have weighed them obviously. Griff is unfortunately wrong about the P5 being lighter. To be fair that's pretty much splitting hairs.
Griff’s not wrong. He’s giving his personal feeling on the rod. Your personal opinion can’t be wrong 🤦 The NRX+ definitely has a heavier feel in hand - whether technically it is or isn’t. Now, to be fair it also had a Stella on it, which is a full ounce heavier than an exist. But the rods have a completely different feel - no matter what the actual ounces are. I’m glad you weighed them. You probably balanced them on your finger too.
@@thehookuptackle_usa fair points! I'm going to forever balance rods on fingers. I agree the WB feels way more compact than the 872s in hand.
Been waiting to try out my windbuster. The handle will be something I'll have to get use to coming from a orochi xx shakyhead rod.
Takes some getting too, but once you’re used to it it’s money!
Great video ! .. I realy enjoyed it....How about the Windbuster compared to the new Daiwa Steez AGS 7'1 medium ?
Can’t wait to try my new 872 NRX+ on Lake Erie this year for smallies. It’s like it was built for fishing Great Lakes smallmouth specifically!
Great reviews guys!
That’s the first thing I though when i started using it! Enjoy it!
Tube crackin rod!
Enjoy all information you guys put out. What destroyer spinning rod would be the best for drop shooting?
I use the Baby Plugging. It’s great for up to 1/4oz weights and nose hooks.
Windbuster 1 - NRX 0 Final Thanks for the video guys THUT rules! ✌🏻🎣
Thank you for watching!
I am looking for a single (and only) Spinning Rod in my arsenal to be used for regular drop shot use and other bottom bait setups running braided with a flouro leader. That being said do you feel the Windbuster (as a dedicated bottom & drop shot rod) could also double as a decent Great Lakes walleye rod during early season (Spring & early Summer) at 35-40ft depths for running Erie Dearies, harness baits, and an occasional walleye swim baits?
loving both! but for my grip. i still feel the 872s is better to hold for long hours.
It could be! Definitely need to take into consideration when deciding!
I have thrown a 1/8 okashira head with a 3 inch spark shad no issue on the 872s. I find it to be a great “Jack of all trades” for single hook baits. Really want to get a wind buster but refuse to buy a high end rod with a one year warranty.
My favorite jig is a 3/4 oz head lock jig with a trailer in about 30 ft of water - usually with a 3.5” Dolive Beaver. Is that too much weight for the NRX+ 872S to handle? If so, which NRX+ or P5 rod is good for this application?
What about the Utility Player Spin? Or maybe a comparison between Landsat, 822dsr, and Finesse game special
Really getting a craving for an NRX plus. Because of length issues and the extra fast action am leaning towards the 842 spin jig rod. Any opinions on that as an all purpose senko, wacky, neko kind of rod? Thanks.
Good morning from the UK, could you please tell me if Megabass still make the Spindle Worm 5" in black. They are my top European Bass bait when the water is a bit coloured.
Thanks for the video i want to buy a high end set up but not sure what to buy been thinking the NRX÷ but after seeing your video not sure and i been thinking about 3 reels the Diawia Exist and the Shimano Stella and the Abu Garcia Zenon I want it to be light so that is why i thought about the Zenon but I want a light rod as well want to use it for small mouth bass on the Detroit River and lake st clair and lake erie
I’d take the Windbuster all day long! So glad i picked one up!!! 💯 💯 💯
I love the wind buster!
@@thehookuptackle_usa me too! 🤙🏽
Need a video on the nrx 902 and other similar rods please!
Yeah I’ll take one windbuster
Me too please 🍻
Which model Nrx+ rod will fit best with the stella 1000 Fk reel ? Thanks bud. Love your videos.
Thanks for the great review. Any thoughts on how the Windbuster compares with the X7 Simoon for all-around use?
Thank you for watching! I have actually never used that rod. It was never on my radar when it was being produced. Maybe someone on here has used it and will comment?
Wanna cast a 1/8oz bait use a 901S. Adding the Shimano tech has added weight to it over the original NRX. The JWR line is just that, a bottom contact rod.
If your leader knot was in the spools then you should have used same reel on both because the new Stella has the new ANTI TWISTFIN technology that can catch the leader knot on cast! Also the Stella weighs more than the exist so not fair on overall weight feel. LOVE the channel 🍻
The Stella never caught the knot, an we used leader lengths of short and long for that reason. The Stella is heavier. But this is a first look, initial thoughts review. The rod isn't going to perform different with an Exist on it. It's a meaty rod - built for power.
@@thehookuptackle_usa I didn’t mean the weight of reels would change the performance just overall feel of which felt lighter in hand that 1vs 1 loser expressed. Sorry Grif lol
Hey there. Last year I started fishing big swing bait. Like magdraft I can't use bait cast reel. I don't have the smart thumb which spin reel would be better
I’d love to have any of the following as most of the products you show are out of my price range I don’t pay for baits anymore as I make my own but rods if I could only afford them I run enigma rods affordable and reliable for half price but I could only imagine what a 300 plus dollar rod would feel like…
This spring we need a Gong 1on1 guys!
I need to keep picking things I can win at 😂
What type of rod sock would you recommend for the windbuster?
What rods would you recommend for Neko rigging?
I owned both I’ll take the NRX
Oddly enough, I've snapped a ton of leaders off casting with recoil guides.
I vibe kayak I mostly fishing small river and creek. I kind of bring way to much gear with me. I am looking for few rods I can throw magdraft and I can also throw jigs medium sized jigs and medium sized crankbaits and jerkbaits
Is the Windbuster a good tube rod?
How can y’all compare these rods to the megabass Orochi XX how can you tell if these Orochi XX are med or med-heavy or med -light on the Orochi rods
Awesome video!! How would you compare the NRX+ 842s to the Windbuster? I have the 842s but I'm curious about the Windbuster especially with the shorter grip. I fish a lot from a kayak and having a shorter handle section is appealing along with the versatility.
I haven’t used the 842 next to the windbuster - but it’s probably the next one to review. It should be very close!
I just bought the GLX 842s and it sounds like it has similar characteristics to the this NRX+. Love everything about it -except it has zero load and casting timing has to be perfect otherwise it’s getting slammed into the water about 10 yards away. And this is the medium/fast. It’s also suspiciously rated for 1/8 a 3/8. It’s double that. More like 1/4 - 3/4. Haven’t found a lot of reviews for the 842s except for some obvious sponsors. Would like to see this one reviewed.
What rod would you recommend fir tube fishing?
I need a 6 ft med-med Lt power spin.for creek smallmouth
Having never picked up a $500+ rod, does the sensitivity difference show up as much for feeling a bite? Seems to me that it would be more for detecting bottom composition or bait vibration. But like I said, I've never used one. In my mind I've always thought of detecting a bite more like feeling a pull versus a vibration
It definitely does. With these more sensitive rods, you can actually feel a pressure bite vs waiting for a pull.
Why do you feel a 3000 size reel is the way to go with this rod, versus a 2500?
Is there a rod in the NRX+ line that gives you all the sensitivity but a lighter more enjoyable all around feel? Something in the SJR line maybe?
842 SJR has that feel. So does the 852s JWR. We'll do more comparisons.
What about the
Orochi XX Spinning Rod Ronin 6'8"?
I was able to snag a 872 NRX+ when they dropped last year and you nailed this review perfect lol. You are not casting anything under 1/4 anywhere with the 872 haha. But it sure is powerful.
Hope you're loving the 872!
@The Hook Up Tackle I was able to feel a big steelhead hit my ned rig on a slack line while falling. It was the lightest bite I have felt. I think they labeled the lure weights from the old NRX but the spiral x really makes the overall rods more rigid and stiffer.
What about the new diawa steez ags 7'6 spinning rod
Not comparing spinning vs baitcasting, how does the P5 X-bites match up to the NRX+ 872S with regards to sensitivity? Is the 872S still more sensitive to bites/bottom contact??
I’ve had the x bites in the past, it was fairly sensitive, especially around hard bottom. But the NRX 873 CRR is 100% more sensitive all around.
Just curious how the NRX+ 872S compares for bottom contact with the Megabass Destroyer P5 F1st-66XS Kirisame. I think the Kirisame is lighter but just curious on sensativity for bottom contact. Thanks
Cant' really compare those 2 because they would throw completely different things. But in terms of pure sensitivity - NRX+. But the 872 could never throw what the Kirisame can throw.
would you think the Windbuster would be particularly good at throwing small swimbaits , with up to 1/4oz. heads plus 3-4" plastic swim baits? Even with single hook applications I was thinking that the mod.-fast action on the Windbuster might be a plus with the small swimbaits, although I know some prefer fast tapers for them.
I fish swimbaits on my coastal xg moderate fast and on my legend inshore fast. Didn’t notice I was missing or losing fish from the action
What line are on those reels?
Damn fellas your hurting my Megabass feelings!! Lol! I always heard that the NRX stuff is crazy sensitive but hearing this looks like I’ve gotta see for my self… NRX+ will be my first rod over the $600 price point this shit is addictive….
What do you guys think of the NRX+ 872 JWR vs the NRX+ 852 JWR, are they too different, besides the size, what techniques you guys think one is better than the other ?
I have only an 822 DSR and wanted something a little more medium capable of some bottom contact heavier rigs, some finesse jigs, free rig, etc…
I would love to try a WindBuster, but here in Portugal they are impossible to get 😕
Thank you for your awesome work, I watch every Sunday from Portugal, take care 💪🏽
I'm a huge fan of the 852. I think for all around versatility - the 852 is a better option. the 872 is badass for exactly what it's designed for - which happens to be everything on your list. So, I think you are good either way here. If you fish big water - get the 872. If you fish smaller water - get the 852.
@@thehookuptackle_usa thank you so much 💪🏽🤙🏽
872S best 30-40fow 3/8oz hula grub rod I've ever fished. Have not handled the WB but few my friends sold theirs not impressed with its sensitivity. Would it make a good 1/2-3/4oz dark sleeper rod?
I agree the 872 would be an awesome 3/8 hula grub rod! Windbuster sensitivity is 100, but it’s not the right grip-action for some people. The 872 would be a fantastic dark sleeper rod
If you're planning on doing the Stella/ Exist comparison, shouldn't you wait til next month when the 22 Exist comes out?
No. Daiwa fans want to know if the new Stella is better than what they've been used to with current Exist.
Question about that NRX, outside of casting into the wind, how does it excel over the casting NRX jig and worm rod?
You're going to want to choose the spinning option for lighter line. If you're fishing 6-10lb line - spinning reels offer a way more sophisticated drag system for fighting fish, and you'll land more fish. If you're fishing above 10lb line - go with the casting rod.
@@thehookuptackle_usa ok sorry I forgot to mention lighter line too lol. Yeah that makes sense. For me I don’t find that there’s a space for an intermediate rod like a spinning jig and worm. You have me thinking about exploring that space though. Thanks dudes.
Can I use the windbuster to throw neds
I don't know, with the Megabass P5 Destroyer reboots coming soon, I'll patiently wait for the NEXT Gen version to drop to snag one.
How about a comparison with the Daiwa STAGS761MMLFS rod?
There is no reboot. There are new models coming at the end of the year to add to the lineup
@@thehookuptackle_usa, I was only going by what their Customer Service department told me via email when I inquired about upcoming launches.
Do you guys think that Loomis changed the action of the new NRX + as the model it replaced? Just curious if the "technology" changes they made to the rod changed the action of the rod from the previous generation to the current version???
The new actions are definitely different than previous actions.
which g loomis rod is absolutely the best for twitching oneten JR +1 and x nanahan +1 ?? I've used megabass Landset for it before but don't want megabass anymore
Also, would you say the the Windbuster (spinning) + the Madbull (casting) could be a "do it all" combo for smallmouth kayak fishing? Is there a separate pair that you would recommend over them? Thanks guys!!
If you don’t throw a lot of bottom contact stuff on baitcasting - yes, that’s an amazing combo!
@@thehookuptackle_usa Sweet. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
@@ram_bam thank you for watching!
What’s your recommendation on a shaky head rod?
If you're throwing 1/4-3/8oz heads - either of these rods would be dope. I'd choose the NRX if that was the only thing I was going to do with it.
How does the St. Croix legend extreme compare to both of those ?
The Legend Xtreme is a very sensitive rod. Right with these sensitivity wise. I’m not a fan of The actions on those rods, but if you are they would be great rods to have 👍
Is the Windbuster superior to the Landsat for bottom contact?
1 million percent. Landsat is not right IMHO
Sounds like you should have compared it to the Steez utility player!!
That will come next.
What would you pick in a kayak (Southeast US)? Wondering if that would tilt your decision one way or the other.
Windbuster for sure. It'll give you the most versatility.
@@thehookuptackle_usa thanks!! That and a new jig rod for the kayak will be my next two purchases.
As a Canadian l really like your content . I am very interested in a wind buster so checking out all I can on it . But I’m having trouble with this comparison . Some of which you cover . But the 872 is clearly a jig and worm rod . The wind buster is clearly not so Why . But more specifically . I have 3 NRX and will not be purchasing more . Not that I don’t love them . But they have priced themselves out of contention without moving forward in tech . At least up here . Price wise the wind buster compares with a GLX . Not a NRX
Hi Ben I got a question maybe you can answer !! what´s the difference betwen NRX , IMX , GLX and so on , talking about the G LOOMIS BRAND ???
Every step up is higher quality carbon, more performance, more refinement, lighter, and more sensitivity.
@@thehookuptackle_usa So as far as I can understand the NRX is the highest quality of all of them ?? Thank You so much and greetings from Mexico
I really enjoy every video of yours !!!!!
Where are Megabass rods made?
When comparing the NRX to the NRX+ is it the addition of Shimano rod tech that has made it a +?
Yes
The Spiral X from Shimano, new taper designs, new carbon/fillers, new grips/reel seats. Quite a bit different.
Any info on the new Exist?
nope
Windbuster or NRX852s for Wacky Rig?
What line and test are you using?
We used 19lb Sunline Defier D Braid to an 8-10lb flour leader
Does anyone else feel like the NRX+ is more stiffer/powerful than the previous NRX version?
It definitely is
Windbuster and Exist 🤤
So for 1/4 oz drop shot you probably suggest the wind buster then?
Man the Windbuster is an outstanding rod! You would absolutely NOT be disappointed mate.
Either will work. I don't love the wind buster for dropshot, but in a pinch either would work. I like a little softer tip on dropshot rods personally.
If you need to know about spinning rods, ask a question. Bass fishers. I only use spinning rods for crankbaits if I can get away with it. Up to 3/4 oz. Now if you want to finesse. I can give you my suggestions.
How does the wind buster and the whip snake compare?
Whip snake is a noodle - light line, light weights.
if you are not using bottom contact baits with the NRX then it a waste of money. I wacky rig both NRX and Expride and they both feel the same. The difference comes when your bait is touching bottom. For me, NRX don't really blow me away but is an upgrade from Expride.
Fiberglass rods are the ticket in the wind
Just saw this review and it’s going to cost me money !
Fly in fishing trip,what about 2pc walleye rod and reel,1 pc to long for plane ride in.
Megabass Triza are super dope 3 piece that I love for travel.
Its all joke..The hook up is the beat and guys working in there :🤘😜
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@@thehookuptackle_usa cheers 🍻 my brother!!!🤘😜
I'll take a windbuster please. God I wish I could afford one.
They're dope!