Re: 7'6" Spinning Rods
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 1:44 pm
i have the daiwa AGS and love it! im with the others on this one. save a little more and pull the trigger on the AGS!
Yes. It is a nice rod, but nowhere near as versatile as the 76MML. I find the MML more sensitive in my hands as well.
NRX are fantastic rods indeed, but yes, they can be beatThunderblack1984 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2019 8:16 amI think the AGS would be a great rod but love cork and can you really beat nrx? Sweet rods
The Conquest 902s is a fine rod indeed. I enjoyed fishing mine while I had it. It is a strong medium power, definitely not a "finesse oriented" spinning rod. I much prefer the 76MML over the Conquest.The Pond King wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2019 8:08 amI’m glad this thread popped up. I was also thinking about getting a 7’ 6” spinning rod. Is the Steez AGS better than Conquest 902SJR in your guys’ opinions?
I do too. I think it's partly due to balance. The 901 is a specialized rod for ultralight moving presentations.bronzefly wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2019 9:13 amYes. It is a nice rod, but nowhere near as versatile as the 76MML. I find the MML more sensitive in my hands as well.
NRX are fantastic rods indeed, but yes, they can be beatThunderblack1984 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2019 8:16 amI think the AGS would be a great rod but love cork and can you really beat nrx? Sweet rods
The Conquest 902s is a fine rod indeed. I enjoyed fishing mine while I had it. It is a strong medium power, definitely not a "finesse oriented" spinning rod. I much prefer the 76MML over the Conquest.The Pond King wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2019 8:08 amI’m glad this thread popped up. I was also thinking about getting a 7’ 6” spinning rod. Is the Steez AGS better than Conquest 902SJR in your guys’ opinions?
Fantastic info. Thanks for posting. You're reference to the "one trick pony" in regards to the 901S is what I'm looking for. I have a NRX 852 and the new GLX 822DSR so the 901 will fill that finesse slot ideally even though it will be the IMX-PRO version. A 1/16oz. Ned will be used 75% on the rod.HobeyBaker wrote: ↑Mon Dec 16, 2019 9:02 pmI have a 901 and two 7'6 MML AGS rods. I agree with Gary that the 901 is a specialized stick and the Steez is more of an all arounder. Here are my thoughts on the two rods:
Tip
The tip is really light on the 901, but fast and very similar to a 820 DSR GLX that I have. It's whippy, but has a really fast recovery. The Steez tip is stiffer and not nearly as whippy. Similar recovery. I would put both rods in the fast category. They are definitely not in a 822 DSR NRX category.
Power
The 901 is a solid 1 power rod and the Steez would be a 1.5 power in G Loomis power ratings.
Ergonomics
The Steez may have the best ergonomics of any rod I have owned. It's that comfortable. 10/10. I have had 2500 Stella FJ, 3000 Exsence, and now have 4000 Tatula LTs on them. They all balanced great. The reel seat on the Steez is also really comfortable. The NRX balance is just okay. This is with a 4000 Stradic CI4 on the rod. I put a 2500 Stradic CI4 on the rod and it felt more tip heavy to me, so I'll keep the 4000 on it. The cork used by Loomis is just ok for the price point, in my opinion. I'm a cork snob though since I have been spoiled with fly rods from custom builders. Flor grade cork just feels so much better.
Guides
A lot has been said about the Recoil and AGS guide trains on both rods. I am strictly a braid to flouro guy with an FG knot and 6-10 lb braid. Both pass knots fine, but I find the AGS guides to pass them a little better. I haven't had any issues with AGS guides breaking, but I always use rod socks.
Applications
The NRX is a one trick pony for long casts with light lures. If you need a rod for marabou hair jigs, really small jig heads with single tail grubs, and the smallest floatings Rapalas this rod is for you.
The Steez is the rod to get if you need a workhorse. I use it to drop and drag 3'' Keitechs, tubes, neds, open water senko, etc. It's a great rod for open water finesse fishing except for the very lightest needs and that is where the 901 comes into play.
If you want something for both open water and tight cover like docks, I think you are better off getting an 852 NRX or Addermine. The 7'6 rods are just too long for me and I'm taller.
Jeff Gustafson uses the 901 IMX and really liked it when I talked to him.cutthroat wrote: ↑Tue Dec 17, 2019 11:34 pmFantastic info. Thanks for posting. You're reference to the "one trick pony" in regards to the 901S is what I'm looking for. I have a NRX 852 and the new GLX 822DSR so the 901 will fill that finesse slot ideally even though it will be the IMX-PRO version. A 1/16oz. Ned will be used 75% on the rod.HobeyBaker wrote: ↑Mon Dec 16, 2019 9:02 pmI have a 901 and two 7'6 MML AGS rods. I agree with Gary that the 901 is a specialized stick and the Steez is more of an all arounder. Here are my thoughts on the two rods:
Tip
The tip is really light on the 901, but fast and very similar to a 820 DSR GLX that I have. It's whippy, but has a really fast recovery. The Steez tip is stiffer and not nearly as whippy. Similar recovery. I would put both rods in the fast category. They are definitely not in a 822 DSR NRX category.
Power
The 901 is a solid 1 power rod and the Steez would be a 1.5 power in G Loomis power ratings.
Ergonomics
The Steez may have the best ergonomics of any rod I have owned. It's that comfortable. 10/10. I have had 2500 Stella FJ, 3000 Exsence, and now have 4000 Tatula LTs on them. They all balanced great. The reel seat on the Steez is also really comfortable. The NRX balance is just okay. This is with a 4000 Stradic CI4 on the rod. I put a 2500 Stradic CI4 on the rod and it felt more tip heavy to me, so I'll keep the 4000 on it. The cork used by Loomis is just ok for the price point, in my opinion. I'm a cork snob though since I have been spoiled with fly rods from custom builders. Flor grade cork just feels so much better.
Guides
A lot has been said about the Recoil and AGS guide trains on both rods. I am strictly a braid to flouro guy with an FG knot and 6-10 lb braid. Both pass knots fine, but I find the AGS guides to pass them a little better. I haven't had any issues with AGS guides breaking, but I always use rod socks.
Applications
The NRX is a one trick pony for long casts with light lures. If you need a rod for marabou hair jigs, really small jig heads with single tail grubs, and the smallest floatings Rapalas this rod is for you.
The Steez is the rod to get if you need a workhorse. I use it to drop and drag 3'' Keitechs, tubes, neds, open water senko, etc. It's a great rod for open water finesse fishing except for the very lightest needs and that is where the 901 comes into play.
If you want something for both open water and tight cover like docks, I think you are better off getting an 852 NRX or Addermine. The 7'6 rods are just too long for me and I'm taller.
Thanks againHobeyBaker wrote: ↑Wed Dec 18, 2019 9:07 amJeff Gustafson uses the 901 IMX and really liked it when I talked to him.cutthroat wrote: ↑Tue Dec 17, 2019 11:34 pmFantastic info. Thanks for posting. You're reference to the "one trick pony" in regards to the 901S is what I'm looking for. I have a NRX 852 and the new GLX 822DSR so the 901 will fill that finesse slot ideally even though it will be the IMX-PRO version. A 1/16oz. Ned will be used 75% on the rod.HobeyBaker wrote: ↑Mon Dec 16, 2019 9:02 pmI have a 901 and two 7'6 MML AGS rods. I agree with Gary that the 901 is a specialized stick and the Steez is more of an all arounder. Here are my thoughts on the two rods:
Tip
The tip is really light on the 901, but fast and very similar to a 820 DSR GLX that I have. It's whippy, but has a really fast recovery. The Steez tip is stiffer and not nearly as whippy. Similar recovery. I would put both rods in the fast category. They are definitely not in a 822 DSR NRX category.
Power
The 901 is a solid 1 power rod and the Steez would be a 1.5 power in G Loomis power ratings.
Ergonomics
The Steez may have the best ergonomics of any rod I have owned. It's that comfortable. 10/10. I have had 2500 Stella FJ, 3000 Exsence, and now have 4000 Tatula LTs on them. They all balanced great. The reel seat on the Steez is also really comfortable. The NRX balance is just okay. This is with a 4000 Stradic CI4 on the rod. I put a 2500 Stradic CI4 on the rod and it felt more tip heavy to me, so I'll keep the 4000 on it. The cork used by Loomis is just ok for the price point, in my opinion. I'm a cork snob though since I have been spoiled with fly rods from custom builders. Flor grade cork just feels so much better.
Guides
A lot has been said about the Recoil and AGS guide trains on both rods. I am strictly a braid to flouro guy with an FG knot and 6-10 lb braid. Both pass knots fine, but I find the AGS guides to pass them a little better. I haven't had any issues with AGS guides breaking, but I always use rod socks.
Applications
The NRX is a one trick pony for long casts with light lures. If you need a rod for marabou hair jigs, really small jig heads with single tail grubs, and the smallest floatings Rapalas this rod is for you.
The Steez is the rod to get if you need a workhorse. I use it to drop and drag 3'' Keitechs, tubes, neds, open water senko, etc. It's a great rod for open water finesse fishing except for the very lightest needs and that is where the 901 comes into play.
If you want something for both open water and tight cover like docks, I think you are better off getting an 852 NRX or Addermine. The 7'6 rods are just too long for me and I'm taller.