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freelancer27 wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 26, 2020 10:37 am

HI guys,

thinking of adding the 754 or the 755 to the arsenal with the crazy deals that are going on right now.

I currently have a ZBONE 7'6 MH (1/4-1oz) and a Steez AGS 7'9XH that I use for my bottom contact techniques. The ZBONE I use mainly for worming and smaller (up to 3/8oz) Texas rigged plastics while the Steez is used for the heavier (3/4oz -1.5oz) Jigs and pegged plastics.

So, I am looking for something in between. A dedicated jig rod for 1/2oz Jigs that I would use mostly in open water (with some medium cover pitching every now and there, for the heavy stuff I would use the AGS). So, wondering which of the two (754 / 755) would fit my needs best.


Thanks for the feedback.

Cheers,
Seb.

Craiger12 wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 26, 2020 7:14 pm

freelancer27 wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 26, 2020 10:37 am

HI guys,

thinking of adding the 754 or the 755 to the arsenal with the crazy deals that are going on right now.

I currently have a ZBONE 7'6 MH (1/4-1oz) and a Steez AGS 7'9XH that I use for my bottom contact techniques. The ZBONE I use mainly for worming and smaller (up to 3/8oz) Texas rigged plastics while the Steez is used for the heavier (3/4oz -1.5oz) Jigs and pegged plastics.

So, I am looking for something in between. A dedicated jig rod for 1/2oz Jigs that I would use mostly in open water (with some medium cover pitching every now and there, for the heavy stuff I would use the AGS). So, wondering which of the two (754 / 755) would fit my needs best.


Thanks for the feedback.

Cheers,
Seb.

I have yet to fish it, but I literally just picked up the 755 to do exactly what you are wanting. I almost exclusively throw 1/2oz jigs plus trailer in light to moderate cover and I'm very confident it will be perfect for this. I have been using a 784 HP the past few years for this and it has worked very well, but I always wanted just a little more power. Just from the old press against the floor and couch test at home I can say for sure that the 755 Xtasy has more power than the 784 HP.

I have the rod paired with a Daiwa Morethan PE TW and it feels great in hand and is well balanced. The combo is much lighter and slightly better balanced then the 784 HP combo I have been using.

Bottom line, I suggest the 755. Either rod will certainly work for your needs, but I prefer slightly more powerful rods and I think the 755 will be great for your needs although I have yet to actually fish mine. Hope that helps a little.

freelancer27 wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 26, 2020 7:29 pm

Craiger12 wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 26, 2020 7:14 pm

freelancer27 wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 26, 2020 10:37 am

HI guys,

thinking of adding the 754 or the 755 to the arsenal with the crazy deals that are going on right now.

I currently have a ZBONE 7'6 MH (1/4-1oz) and a Steez AGS 7'9XH that I use for my bottom contact techniques. The ZBONE I use mainly for worming and smaller (up to 3/8oz) Texas rigged plastics while the Steez is used for the heavier (3/4oz -1.5oz) Jigs and pegged plastics.

So, I am looking for something in between. A dedicated jig rod for 1/2oz Jigs that I would use mostly in open water (with some medium cover pitching every now and there, for the heavy stuff I would use the AGS). So, wondering which of the two (754 / 755) would fit my needs best.


Thanks for the feedback.

Cheers,
Seb.

I have yet to fish it, but I literally just picked up the 755 to do exactly what you are wanting. I almost exclusively throw 1/2oz jigs plus trailer in light to moderate cover and I'm very confident it will be perfect for this. I have been using a 784 HP the past few years for this and it has worked very well, but I always wanted just a little more power. Just from the old press against the floor and couch test at home I can say for sure that the 755 Xtasy has more power than the 784 HP.

I have the rod paired with a Daiwa Morethan PE TW and it feels great in hand and is well balanced. The combo is much lighter and slightly better balanced then the 784 HP combo I have been using.

Bottom line, I suggest the 755. Either rod will certainly work for your needs, but I prefer slightly more powerful rods and I think the 755 will be great for your needs although I have yet to actually fish mine. Hope that helps a little.

Cool.
Thanks for the reply!

Since i have the Steez AGS for the heavier stuff (3/4oz and up) I am wondering if the 754 would make more sense. I think I would appreciate if you could post your impression of the rod.

Do you have any other jig/bottom contact rods that you could compare the 755 against?
Thanks.

russ57 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:26 pm

I wish they carried the colt.

Drakestar wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 27, 2020 5:11 pm

I didn't get charged any taxes either, btw (shipping is free, anyway). So you're effectively getting more than 40% off. A $159 Sierra would be $95.