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In my experience with steez ags and steez racing design rods they balance completely differently than nrx's, they are way way less tip heavy. It enables you to pair the rod with a much lighter reel without sacrificing balanceHennessy wrote: ↑Wed Dec 18, 2019 6:53 amJust when I thought the poison Adrena was the rod of 2019, this steez comes out. I’m surprised at the weight of the rod, would you say balance is better than the nrx 894(paired wit met mgl)? I don’t think it would replace my 894 as a jig rod BUT I do have the 873 & wouldn’t mind a longer rod. Would you say the steez action is a longer version “power wise” of the 873? Maybe the 893 on steroids action wise? I noticed the lower lure rating on my 894 starts at 5/16 & the steez lower rating starts at 1/4. Some steez rods I’ve had in the past were just slightly lighter than their rating. Would this rod be a “upgraded replacement” of my 873 if I was using it for 1/4 & 5/16oz t-rig with the occasional 3/8oz jig?
fishes wrote: ↑Wed Dec 18, 2019 10:57 amIn my experience with steez ags and steez racing design rods they balance completely differently than nrx's, they are way way less tip heavy. It enables you to pair the rod with a much lighter reel without sacrificing balanceHennessy wrote: ↑Wed Dec 18, 2019 6:53 amJust when I thought the poison Adrena was the rod of 2019, this steez comes out. I’m surprised at the weight of the rod, would you say balance is better than the nrx 894(paired wit met mgl)? I don’t think it would replace my 894 as a jig rod BUT I do have the 873 & wouldn’t mind a longer rod. Would you say the steez action is a longer version “power wise” of the 873? Maybe the 893 on steroids action wise? I noticed the lower lure rating on my 894 starts at 5/16 & the steez lower rating starts at 1/4. Some steez rods I’ve had in the past were just slightly lighter than their rating. Would this rod be a “upgraded replacement” of my 873 if I was using it for 1/4 & 5/16oz t-rig with the occasional 3/8oz jig?
I was wondering that as well. I think the steez ags rods are pretty close to the racing design rods in terms of sensitivity though the racing designs are a bit lighter. I really really want to try the bottom contact though because I suspect its a bit closer to racing design performance.goldrod wrote: ↑Wed Dec 18, 2019 11:11 amfishes wrote: ↑Wed Dec 18, 2019 10:57 amIn my experience with steez ags and steez racing design rods they balance completely differently than nrx's, they are way way less tip heavy. It enables you to pair the rod with a much lighter reel without sacrificing balanceHennessy wrote: ↑Wed Dec 18, 2019 6:53 amJust when I thought the poison Adrena was the rod of 2019, this steez comes out. I’m surprised at the weight of the rod, would you say balance is better than the nrx 894(paired wit met mgl)? I don’t think it would replace my 894 as a jig rod BUT I do have the 873 & wouldn’t mind a longer rod. Would you say the steez action is a longer version “power wise” of the 873? Maybe the 893 on steroids action wise? I noticed the lower lure rating on my 894 starts at 5/16 & the steez lower rating starts at 1/4. Some steez rods I’ve had in the past were just slightly lighter than their rating. Would this rod be a “upgraded replacement” of my 873 if I was using it for 1/4 & 5/16oz t-rig with the occasional 3/8oz jig?
I wonder how does the bottom contact compare to the racing design?
scrapiron wrote: ↑Wed Dec 18, 2019 1:59 pmI think the Racing Design uses Toray 1100 carbon and the handle seems similar. No cork on the AGS. I've only thrown mine in the yard (dagnabbit this weather). When I took it out of the tube, I thought, ugh, did I just buy an expensive broom stick. I've been using a Zbone MH Mod Fast for my bottom contact, so the Steez is a lot beefer/stiffer.
My rod weighs in at 5.0oz vs. the Zbone at 3.5. The Zbone is rated to only 3/4 though and is 7’3” compared to the 7’5” Steez. Did I think the Steez was heavy? Yes. Was it noticeable when I had a reel on it? Nope. Did it feel tip heavy? Not to me.
Anyway, put a 3/8 plug on it, went outside with (sorry Gary), pretty low expectations. The first cast blew me away. and the second, third, etc. Throwing into a light breeze, with minimum effort, I was getting distance of about 35 - 40 yards (measured the yard earlier this summer). It just launched that plug. Took me by surprise. The handle is thinner than the Fuji ECS reel seats and it is very comfortable. I am used to the AGS foam and this didn't disappoint. Handle length is perfect.
Seems as sensitive as the Xray blank. I know my 76MML is super sensitive so I'm not worried on that front. So yeah, I'm stoked. I've been through a list of rods looking for that perfect jig rod... found it.
This is the Bottom Contact rod with a Steez A (ZPI PG spool halfway loaded with 15# Tatsu):
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I have only one Racing Design rod, the 701MH/H. It is lighter than the Steez AGS 75MH/H Bottom Contact in overall weight, and in terms of sensitivity, they are both among the best I've ever used.fishes wrote: ↑Wed Dec 18, 2019 11:16 amI was wondering that as well. I think the steez ags rods are pretty close to the racing design rods in terms of sensitivity though the racing designs are a bit lighter. I really really want to try the bottom contact though because I suspect its a bit closer to racing design performance.
Bam!scrapiron wrote: ↑Wed Dec 18, 2019 1:59 pmI think the Racing Design uses Toray 1100 carbon and the handle seems similar. No cork on the AGS. I've only thrown mine in the yard (dagnabbit this weather). When I took it out of the tube, I thought, ugh, did I just buy an expensive broom stick. I've been using a Zbone MH Mod Fast for my bottom contact, so the Steez is a lot beefer/stiffer.
My rod weighs in at 5.0oz vs. the Zbone at 3.5. The Zbone is rated to only 3/4 though and is 7’3” compared to the 7’5” Steez. Did I think the Steez was heavy? Yes. Was it noticeable when I had a reel on it? Nope. Did it feel tip heavy? Not to me.
Anyway, put a 3/8 plug on it, went outside with (sorry Gary), pretty low expectations. The first cast blew me away. and the second, third, etc. Throwing into a light breeze, with minimum effort, I was getting distance of about 35 - 40 yards (measured the yard earlier this summer). It just launched that plug. Took me by surprise. The handle is thinner than the Fuji ECS reel seats and it is very comfortable. I am used to the AGS foam and this didn't disappoint. Handle length is perfect.
Seems as sensitive as the Xray blank. I know my 76MML is super sensitive so I'm not worried on that front. So yeah, I'm stoked. I've been through a list of rods looking for that perfect jig rod... found it.
I have not tried an IS specifically on the new rod. I have a Steez A on one of them and a Steez SV TW on the other, they both feel and look fantastic on there.goldrod wrote: ↑Sat Dec 21, 2019 4:55 pmGary,
I have a IS79 ZPI PG spool on one and the Steez SHA with the SV105 on the other.
Im going to try some skips next week with it. Seem like the reels that are lower to the reel seat feel the best.
I initially wanted to put and IP79 on it but it just wasn't as comfortable as the lower steez profile for my hands. Has anyone tried to skip with this rod?
Wondering how it felt for skipping? I’m no expert and my skipping ambition far exceeds my talent but I keep trying.