New Steez rods

[leggomye990]

Bringing this one back. Any new reviews or thoughts on the racing design rods?

You read my mind, This needed a bump

[drift123]

Is it the fit and finish that makes these steez rods so popular? Couldn't you achieve the same great finish with a custom rod built on an NFC blank?

[ayo8]

Bringing this one back. Any new reviews or thoughts on the racing design rods?

You read my mind, This needed a bump

Ok, had a chance to subjectively test the rods out (for sensitivity only) over two outings But I haven't completed my testing; I need one or two more outings and a several more fish.

Here's the comparison line up:
Ultima 6' 2"
Ultima 6' 10
Ultima 7m
Ultima 7mh
NRX 802c
NRX 843c
NRX 852c
NRX 854c
Evergreen Black Briar
Evergreen Super Cougar
Evergreen Super Stallion

Reels:
Diawa TN's
Daiwa TW 1016-SV-SHL's
Daiwa LTD 105XHL
Shimano Aldebaran 51 xg''s
Shimao CQ/BFS HG
Megabass IS63/71

Line: FC Shooter #6/8/10/12 & FC Sniper #6/8/10/12 (no braids)

Lures range: 1/8- 3/4 (jig/worm) only

So far, I can feel they're every bit as sensitive as the NRX's, and Ultima's. But, the RD 6' 4" and 6' 8" does slightly better in sensitivity with lures 1/8 - 3/16 to all the other rods equivalent in lure rating in the line up comparison.

So, Im pretty happy with the sensitivity on these RD rods, so far.

[leggomye990]

I need one or two RD rods
I just hate how the CAD to USD is terrible, for the price of a RD is gona cost over 900 CAD probly lol

[bumpererx]

Does anyone who owns the RD rods or any rods with the ags guides have any issues with durability of the guides with good "normal"use and care?

[ayo8]

I need one or two RD rods
I just hate how the CAD to USD is terrible, for the price of a RD is gona cost over 900 CAD probly lol

Curent PayPal exchange rate as of today :1 CAD = 79.2187 JPY1 /1USD = 1.29428 CAD

I'm not sure how much the RD rods are going as of today, but I assume its not cheap. Theres always Paypal credit. or CC

[ayo8]

Does anyone who owns the RD rods or any rods with the ags guides have any issues with durability of the guides with good "normal"use and care?

I have the USD AGS STZ711MHXB and I haven't had any issues. However, Ive heard the epoxy on the guides cracking from a couple anglers. I personally. think its operator error. If normal use entails accidentally stepping on the guides from time to time, then yes; those guides aren't so forgiving, especially if an angler is on the heavy side. Im a light footed 145- 150lbs guy and have bent/broke a couple sturdy guides myself.

[bumpererx]

Does anyone who owns the RD rods or any rods with the ags guides have any issues with durability of the guides with good "normal"use and care?

I have the USD AGS STZ711MHXB and I haven't had any issues. However, Ive heard the epoxy on the guides cracking from a couple anglers. I personally. think its operator error. If normal use entails accidentally stepping on the guides from time to time, then yes; those guides aren't so forgiving, especially if an angler is on the heavy side. Im a light footed 145- 150lbs guy and have bent/broke a couple sturdy guides myself.

Thanks for the response. I was more worried about them snapping or cracking during a hookset than negligence. No guides are safe from that. Ive lost a rod tip to a car door but that was a real long time ago
I couldn't find much negative info about the ags guides aside from word of mouth concerns. Can anyone chime in if they are replaceable?

[BassFisher83]

Can we bump this thread. Anyone else get one? Or further review after more use.

I'm hoping for a MH this winter.

[bumpererx]

Can we bump this thread. Anyone else get one? Or further review after more use.

I'm hoping for a MH this winter.

X2 on that MH
Anymore input on this lineup, especially on the 7011hrb. Bumping this back to life

[ScoobyDoo]

Does anyone who owns the RD rods or any rods with the ags guides have any issues with durability of the guides with good "normal"use and care?

I have the USD AGS STZ711MHXB and I haven't had any issues. However, Ive heard the epoxy on the guides cracking from a couple anglers. I personally. think its operator error. If normal use entails accidentally stepping on the guides from time to time, then yes; those guides aren't so forgiving, especially if an angler is on the heavy side. Im a light footed 145- 150lbs guy and have bent/broke a couple sturdy guides myself.

Thanks for the response. I was more worried about them snapping or cracking during a hookset than negligence. No guides are safe from that. Ive lost a rod tip to a car door but that was a real long time ago
I couldn't find much negative info about the ags guides aside from word of mouth concerns. Can anyone chime in if they are replaceable?

I have 2 ags rods. The guides are very durable. Bushwakin for miles and getting them hung in branches and multifloral rose.
In the beginning I was worried they'd be fragile. But they've proved to be fine. To me it's a non issue and a perfromance upgrade over ti sic or ti torzite

[ayo8]

Can we bump this thread. Anyone else get one? Or further review after more use.

I'm hoping for a MH this winter.

X2 on that MH
Anymore input on this lineup, especially on the 7011hrb. Bumping this back to life

I can only think of one other person on here other than me that got a couple, but hes reluctant to post. i would love to hear other's opinion on these rods.

[ayo8]

Does anyone who owns the RD rods or any rods with the ags guides have any issues with durability of the guides with good "normal"use and care?

I have the USD AGS STZ711MHXB and I haven't had any issues. However, Ive heard the epoxy on the guides cracking from a couple anglers. I personally. think its operator error. If normal use entails accidentally stepping on the guides from time to time, then yes; those guides aren't so forgiving, especially if an angler is on the heavy side. Im a light footed 145- 150lbs guy and have bent/broke a couple sturdy guides myself.

Thanks for the response. I was more worried about them snapping or cracking during a hookset than negligence. No guides are safe from that. Ive lost a rod tip to a car door but that was a real long time ago
I couldn't find much negative info about the ags guides aside from word of mouth concerns. Can anyone chime in if they are replaceable?

I have 2 ags rods. The guides are very durable. Bushwakin for miles and getting them hung in branches and multifloral rose.
In the beginning I was worried they'd be fragile. But they've proved to be fine. To me it's a non issue and a perfromance upgrade over ti sic or ti torzite

They are pretty durable. Youd have to purposely neglect them to get them to crack. I love the USD AGS rods; they're super sensitive and durable.

[bumpererx]

Does anyone who owns the RD rods or any rods with the ags guides have any issues with durability of the guides with good "normal"use and care?

I have the USD AGS STZ711MHXB and I haven't had any issues. However, Ive heard the epoxy on the guides cracking from a couple anglers. I personally. think its operator error. If normal use entails accidentally stepping on the guides from time to time, then yes; those guides aren't so forgiving, especially if an angler is on the heavy side. Im a light footed 145- 150lbs guy and have bent/broke a couple sturdy guides myself.

Thanks for the response. I was more worried about them snapping or cracking during a hookset than negligence. No guides are safe from that. Ive lost a rod tip to a car door but that was a real long time ago
I couldn't find much negative info about the ags guides aside from word of mouth concerns. Can anyone chime in if they are replaceable?

I have 2 ags rods. The guides are very durable. Bushwakin for miles and getting them hung in branches and multifloral rose.
In the beginning I was worried they'd be fragile. But they've proved to be fine. To me it's a non issue and a perfromance upgrade over ti sic or ti torzite

Scooby-Doo, that’s great to hear about the durability. It was my main concern with these rods.

[bumpererx]

Does anyone who owns the RD rods or any rods with the ags guides have any issues with durability of the guides with good "normal"use and care?

I have the USD AGS STZ711MHXB and I haven't had any issues. However, Ive heard the epoxy on the guides cracking from a couple anglers. I personally. think its operator error. If normal use entails accidentally stepping on the guides from time to time, then yes; those guides aren't so forgiving, especially if an angler is on the heavy side. Im a light footed 145- 150lbs guy and have bent/broke a couple sturdy guides myself.

Thanks for the response. I was more worried about them snapping or cracking during a hookset than negligence. No guides are safe from that. Ive lost a rod tip to a car door but that was a real long time ago
I couldn't find much negative info about the ags guides aside from word of mouth concerns. Can anyone chime in if they are replaceable?

I have 2 ags rods. The guides are very durable. Bushwakin for miles and getting them hung in branches and multifloral rose.
In the beginning I was worried they'd be fragile. But they've proved to be fine. To me it's a non issue and a perfromance upgrade over ti sic or ti torzite

They are pretty durable. Youd have to purposely neglect them to get them to crack. I love the USD AGS rods; they're super sensitive and durable.

Ayo8, what range of baits have you fished with your 7011HRB?