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Steez Racing Design 701MH / HXB-ST
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 4:24 pm
by Polkfish1
A solid tip Racing Design model over 7 ft for 2020. Yes please.
https://www.daiwa.com/jp/fishing/item/r ... index.html
Re: Steez Racing Design 701MH / HXB-ST
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 10:34 pm
by domthewon
Yup the Texas Rig Special. Count me in.
Re: Steez Racing Design 701MH / HXB-ST
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 6:23 am
by Gone Phishin
Does the solid tip mean it's a stinger tip?
Re: Steez Racing Design 701MH / HXB-ST
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 6:57 am
by hoohoorjoo
Gone Phishin wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2020 6:23 am
Does the solid tip mean it's a stinger tip?
I think the stinger tip is a designation that Megabass uses and those have all been fiberglass, if I'm not mistaken. Daiwa designates their solid tip rods as "megatop". I could be dead wrong, though.
Re: Steez Racing Design 701MH / HXB-ST
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 8:51 am
by fishes
the 6'6" medium looks interesting too
Re: Steez Racing Design 701MH / HXB-ST
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:28 am
by Gone Phishin
hoohoorjoo wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2020 6:57 am
Gone Phishin wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2020 6:23 am
Does the solid tip mean it's a stinger tip?
I think the stinger tip is a designation that Megabass uses and those have all been fiberglass, if I'm not mistaken. Daiwa designates their solid tip rods as "megatop". I could be dead wrong, though.
Ahhh, that's right. You are correct Sir.
Re: Steez Racing Design 701MH / HXB-ST
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 12:06 pm
by domthewon
Gone Phishin wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:28 am
hoohoorjoo wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2020 6:57 am
Gone Phishin wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2020 6:23 am
Does the solid tip mean it's a stinger tip?
I think the stinger tip is a designation that Megabass uses and those have all been fiberglass, if I'm not mistaken. Daiwa designates their solid tip rods as "megatop". I could be dead wrong, though.
Ahhh, that's right. You are correct Sir.
Yup and they also have super metal top now. Titanium tipped solid tip in some of the racing design models.
Re: Steez Racing Design 701MH / HXB-ST
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 5:00 pm
by lzeil
yay, i've been saving my pennies for a couple more
Re: Steez Racing Design 701MH / HXB-ST
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 6:45 pm
by Cracker
Did Daiwa raise prices on the RD series?
MSRP on rods ranges from 91,000 to 98,000 YEN
Re: Steez Racing Design 701MH / HXB-ST
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 2:36 pm
by bronzefly
I just returned from Japan and spent some time at the Yokohama Fishing Fest. The entire line of Steez Racing Design rods were on display and I spent some time with them, and the designers. What an incredible series of rods to say the least. I'm fortunate to own one, but after this trip, I'll own a couple more of them.
The new 701MH/HXB-ST feels amazing in hand. It is faster in action than the 701MH/HFB due to the solid tip. I was concerned that it would feel something like the Megabass F5st-611X Bearing Down Type X with what I'd call an ultra extra fast tip, but it doesn't. It's wrapped all the way to the tip making it more rigid than many of the solid tipped rods I've fished in the past. The tip is definitely fast/extra fast, and feels like it will be perfect for T-rigs and other bottom contact presentations. Stay tuned, things are looking good to get a few of these over here...
Re: Steez Racing Design 701MH / HXB-ST
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 3:30 pm
by goldrod
bronzefly wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 2:36 pm
I just returned from Japan and spent some time at the Yokohama Fishing Fest. The entire line of Steez Racing Design rods were on display and I spent some time with them, and the designers. What an incredible series of rods to say the least. I'm fortunate to own one, but after this trip, I'll own a couple more of them.
The new 701MH/HXB-ST feels amazing in hand. It is faster in action than the 701MH/HFB due to the solid tip. I was concerned that it would feel something like the Megabass F5st-611X Bearing Down Type X with what I'd call an ultra extra fast tip, but it doesn't. It's wrapped all the way to the tip making it more rigid than many of the solid tipped rods I've fished in the past. The tip is definitely fast/extra fast, and feels like it will be perfect for T-rigs and other bottom contact presentations. Stay tuned, things are looking good to get a few of these over here...
Gary,
Looking forward to it.
Hopefully if what’s between the lines is to my understanding, than I’d like to know when that inventory is due to arrive. Let me know so I can start saving
Re: Steez Racing Design 701MH / HXB-ST
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 5:40 pm
by Polkfish1
I’m expecting a racy package on my doorstep this week
Re: Steez Racing Design 701MH / HXB-ST
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 5:52 pm
by domthewon
Polkfish1 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 5:40 pm
I’m expecting a racy package on my doorstep this week
Damn! Right on! That was quick.
Re: Steez Racing Design 701MH / HXB-ST
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 6:01 pm
by Cracker
Gary,
Bring some of those to the Classic Expo please!
Re: Steez Racing Design 701MH / HXB-ST
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 6:02 pm
by Polkfish1
domthewon wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 5:52 pm
Polkfish1 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 5:40 pm
I’m expecting a racy package on my doorstep this week
Damn! Right on! That was quick.
I didn’t even try to fight it with this one; I was powerless under its spell. He who rules the heavens; the one they call Matt, did the rest.