Best rod to pair with Steez CT ?

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Re: Best rod to pair with Steez CT ?

Post by Jason Penn » Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:14 am

E73Bass wrote:
Sun Jun 07, 2020 2:53 pm
Have mine paired on a JDM Steez Harrier Finesse
is that the 7'1 mml? i'm interested in this rod

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Re: Best rod to pair with Steez CT ?

Post by E73Bass » Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:29 am

Jason Penn wrote:
Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:14 am
E73Bass wrote:
Sun Jun 07, 2020 2:53 pm
Have mine paired on a JDM Steez Harrier Finesse
is that the 7'1 mml? i'm interested in this rod
That’s the one if you are looking for a high end compile X blank. These guys will have some excellent condition slightly used ones from time to time in the sub $400 range. That is how I got mine. I could not find a USA importer to get one in for me.

https://jdmtackleheaven.com/products/st ... 7888450604

I also put my 2nd CT purchase on a Strike Flanker which is a slightly heavier action rod and also the upper end Japanese compile-X blank. Found a really nice used condition one here also.

https://jdmtackleheaven.com/products/us ... 5020000374

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Re: Best rod to pair with Steez CT ?

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:33 am

I had mine on a custom K2 714. Match made in heaven
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Re: Best rod to pair with Steez CT ?

Post by 4g63power » Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:46 am

I think they are at thier most efficient on a ML/soft Mish rod using 8-10lb line. It really comes down to your preference though.

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Re: Best rod to pair with Steez CT ?

Post by Jason Penn » Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:13 pm

E73Bass wrote:
Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:29 am
Jason Penn wrote:
Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:14 am
E73Bass wrote:
Sun Jun 07, 2020 2:53 pm
Have mine paired on a JDM Steez Harrier Finesse
is that the 7'1 mml? i'm interested in this rod
That’s the one if you are looking for a high end compile X blank. These guys will have some excellent condition slightly used ones from time to time in the sub $400 range. That is how I got mine. I could not find a USA importer to get one in for me.

https://jdmtackleheaven.com/products/st ... 7888450604

I also put my 2nd CT purchase on a Strike Flanker which is a slightly heavier action rod and also the upper end Japanese compile-X blank. Found a really nice used condition one here also.

https://jdmtackleheaven.com/products/us ... 5020000374
i've seen jdm steez rods on there, but haven't ever purchased from them.

i'm looking for a rod to throw 1/8oz crappie jigs with a steez ct on it. i can almost get there with the brent ehler rod tatula elite, but it's just a little too much. it shines with 3/16oz though.

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Re: Best rod to pair with Steez CT ?

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Mon Jul 19, 2021 1:29 pm

Jason Penn wrote:
Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:13 pm
E73Bass wrote:
Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:29 am
Jason Penn wrote:
Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:14 am
E73Bass wrote:
Sun Jun 07, 2020 2:53 pm
Have mine paired on a JDM Steez Harrier Finesse
is that the 7'1 mml? i'm interested in this rod
That’s the one if you are looking for a high end compile X blank. These guys will have some excellent condition slightly used ones from time to time in the sub $400 range. That is how I got mine. I could not find a USA importer to get one in for me.

https://jdmtackleheaven.com/products/st ... 7888450604

I also put my 2nd CT purchase on a Strike Flanker which is a slightly heavier action rod and also the upper end Japanese compile-X blank. Found a really nice used condition one here also.

https://jdmtackleheaven.com/products/us ... 5020000374
i've seen jdm steez rods on there, but haven't ever purchased from them.

i'm looking for a rod to throw 1/8oz crappie jigs with a steez ct on it. i can almost get there with the brent ehler rod tatula elite, but it's just a little too much. it shines with 3/16oz though.
If you are looking to throw crappie jigs on a bass tapered rod, the Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse BFS rod is legit. I prefer a softer action for crappie but, the rod can cast those jigs. If you have to horse crappie from wood, this rod will do it. The rod is a wicked awesome for finesse bass fishing, especially if you know you will be catching bass on the smaller side.
IG @hobie_wan_kenobi_fishing

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Re: Best rod to pair with Steez CT ?

Post by Jason Penn » Mon Jul 19, 2021 3:16 pm

Hobie-Wan Kenobi wrote:
Mon Jul 19, 2021 1:29 pm
Jason Penn wrote:
Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:13 pm
E73Bass wrote:
Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:29 am
Jason Penn wrote:
Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:14 am
E73Bass wrote:
Sun Jun 07, 2020 2:53 pm
Have mine paired on a JDM Steez Harrier Finesse
is that the 7'1 mml? i'm interested in this rod
That’s the one if you are looking for a high end compile X blank. These guys will have some excellent condition slightly used ones from time to time in the sub $400 range. That is how I got mine. I could not find a USA importer to get one in for me.

https://jdmtackleheaven.com/products/st ... 7888450604

I also put my 2nd CT purchase on a Strike Flanker which is a slightly heavier action rod and also the upper end Japanese compile-X blank. Found a really nice used condition one here also.

https://jdmtackleheaven.com/products/us ... 5020000374
i've seen jdm steez rods on there, but haven't ever purchased from them.

i'm looking for a rod to throw 1/8oz crappie jigs with a steez ct on it. i can almost get there with the brent ehler rod tatula elite, but it's just a little too much. it shines with 3/16oz though.
If you are looking to throw crappie jigs on a bass tapered rod, the Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse BFS rod is legit. I prefer a softer action for crappie but, the rod can cast those jigs. If you have to horse crappie from wood, this rod will do it. The rod is a wicked awesome for finesse bass fishing, especially if you know you will be catching bass on the smaller side.
i've checked that rod out online. i've also been thinking of putting another rod together.

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Re: Best rod to pair with Steez CT ?

Post by bronzebacks » Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:22 pm

Hobie-Wan Kenobi wrote:
Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:33 am
I had mine on a custom K2 714. Match made in heaven
My vote goes for a phenix k2 714 its a fun rod that can do a lot of technics well. I have the alphas sv tw on mine witch i read is similar size to the steez ct and l love the feel of that combo. Ive wanted a steez ct for my k2 for awhile but haven't seen any used ones for sale in the past couple months
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Re: Best rod to pair with Steez CT ?

Post by bronzebacks » Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:25 pm

HobeyBaker wrote:
Tue May 19, 2020 10:54 am
I have mine paired up with a GLX 842c and it's incredible. I use it for 1/16 and 1/8 oz jigs, and small topwaters like Ricos.
Are you talking about the newer glx 842? I love the taper for poppers and jerkbaits but i hate how long the handle is for them.

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Re: Best rod to pair with Steez CT ?

Post by HobeyBaker » Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:43 pm

bronzebacks wrote:
Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:25 pm
HobeyBaker wrote:
Tue May 19, 2020 10:54 am
I have mine paired up with a GLX 842c and it's incredible. I use it for 1/16 and 1/8 oz jigs, and small topwaters like Ricos.
Are you talking about the newer glx 842? I love the taper for poppers and jerkbaits but i hate how long the handle is for them.
Yes. The longer handle length doesn't bother me (long arms).

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