NRX Plus Jig Worm Spinning
Finesse spinning for bass, drop shots, shaky heads, light jigs in clear-water conditions
Built for finesse soft-plastic presentations, drop shots, shaky heads, Ned rigs, and light jigs, where bottom composition and subtle bites need to read through the blank. Target angler is the tournament or serious recreational bass angler who fishes spinning gear for finesse applications in clear water or post-front conditions. Blanks use G. Loomis's multi-taper design with spiral-wrapped carbon tape (Spiral X construction), generating high torsional stiffness at very low blank weight.
The XF (extra-fast) action keeps the tip lively for small-lure detection while a stiff lower third delivers authority on hooksets. CI4+ reel seats maximize blank-to-hand transmission. Hybrid guide train with premium split-grip cork handles. All four models share the same extra-fast action and light-to-medium line class, keeping the series cohesive around finesse spinning. Four spinning models, all XF action: two at 6'8" (802S JWR in M, 803S JWR in MH) and two longer versions at 7'1" (852S JWR) and 7'3" (872S JWR), both M power.
Casting rods in this sub-series is absent. The MH 803S handles slightly heavier jig heads and fluorocarbon where the three M-power models cover lighter, more finesse-oriented rigging. Longer blanks suit bank fishing and offshore structure where extra reach and line management aid presentations.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 4 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 4 spinning
- Length
- 6'8"–7'3" 2.00–2.20 m
- Power
- M–MH
- Action
- XF
- Line
- 6–14 lb
- Lure
- 1/8–7/16 oz 3.5–12 g
- List price
- $625–$650
- Released
- 2021
Rods in this series
4 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRX+ 802S JWR | 6'8" | M | Buy from G. Loomis | |
| NRX+ 803S JWR | 6'8" | MH | Buy from G. Loomis | |
| NRX+ 852S JWR | 7'1" | M | Buy from G. Loomis | |
| NRX+ 872S JWR | 7'3" | M | Buy from G. Loomis |
Model notes
2 of 4 modelsThe only MH in the series. Handles heavier fluorocarbon and larger jig heads up to 7/16 oz. Better choice for smallmouth or when fishing jigs in current. Marginally less tip sensitivity than the M models but gains pulling power for bigger fish.
Longest model in the series. Extra reach benefits long-distance drop-shotting from deep-water structure and aids line management when fishing offshore brush piles. Same light lure range as the 852S but adds casting distance.