Thanks NRX...

[turn_in_poachers]

I was pretty bummed. I was assured by Loomis customer service that my rod was not afffected when I gave them that code on the rod. I'm not knockin Loomis, but for a $500 rod, I expected a lot more (like, shoot lasers and make me coffee in the morning). This rod is just so badass though when fishing jigs that I cant give it up.

I had to vent. I feel better.

[carpmanjake]

you can sand down some cork and mix it with a little wood glue until its a thick paste, and fill the crack. then sand it smooth (or use a nail file to smooth it).

[TR21HP]

Not knocking Loomis, as I have 12 of them, but since being purchased by Shimano I feel the level of quality and workmanship has declined. Agree with Jake on the repair though - nice suggestion.

[delmuts]

"you can sand down some cork and mix it with a little wood glue until its a thick paste, and fill the crack. then sand it smooth (or use a nail file to smooth it)."

+ 1

[Nick Kuhn]

I'd just fill it in. You could send it back in I suppose, but does anybody even use the foregrips on a bass baitcaster? I wonder why they even bother putting it on the cumara...

[Larson15]

Like others others have stated you could probably fill it in and sand it. Your other option would be to use your wild card and take it in for exchange. I am also sure that you could sent it in to Loomis over the winter and get it replaced as well. I have 5 of the NRX rods and have fished them pretty hard this summer and have not had any issues. I can also assure that the quality of Loomis has not declined. Shimano has owned Loomis since 1997 and several of the most popular models have went unchanged. The NRX is an incredible piece of work.

[turn_in_poachers]

I sent it in. I believe repairing it would conflict with their warranty. This is a known issue with the first batch that went out. If this happens to anybody else, DO NOT use your wildcard. Its a manufacture error and theyll replace it for you at no charge.

Youre right though Larson.... These rods are unbelievable. For jigs 1/2oz and under.... This rod cant be beat. Badddddd mamajamma.

[fishn]

I have the same issue with one of my nrx spinning rods too. Its still performs great but its an eye sore. I guess i will be sending it in also.

[Craigums]

Youre right though Larson.... These rods are unbelievable. For jigs 1/2oz and under.... This rod cant be beat. Badddddd mamajamma.

which model is it?

[Larson15]

For 1/2 oz and under I would think it would be the 854.

[turn_in_poachers]

I have the 893. I thought 7'5 would be too long, but its amazing. long casts, easy hook sets. i heart it.

[Larson15]

or the 893.....used that one for 3/8 oz all summer and really liked it.