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That’s from two people who own the new x series have told me. And no, I don’t want someone to assure me that if I buy the okuma it will be as good as a steez or NRX. I’m not the one who started this thread. I was simply recommending the OP do some research about the Okuma x series based on what some owners have told me.

I’m jealous. Every time I look they’re out of stock!

Beavers year round for me! 😁

You guys would still go with the steez now that it costs $700? Surprised no one has mentioned the Okuma x series. I’ve heard from a few people they blow exprides and champion extremes out of the water as far as sensitivity. Someone told me they’re basically right there with the NRX+.

When you say eco do you mean eco pro?

Jeez. This thread just reminded me I haven’t fished a crankbait (other than lipless and wakebaits) in several years. There’s just too much vegetation here.

I’ve been using eco pro tungsten. I like it because it doesn’t have a plastic insert. So far I haven’t had any issues.

Well it’s official. Prices at retailers have gone up to the new prices. 😔

Thank you!

Yeah I’ve seen Glenn’s video. I’m more interested in underwater footage in a larger body of water comparing both rigs.

I wonder if they’re doing this sale because they don’t expect to be able to sell many of those rods once the price increases.

Just my luck the model I want, the 7’2 heavy power pitch is out of stock. Price increase happens on Tuesday. Maybe a miracle will happen and they’ll restock on Monday? 😂 yeah I think not. My understanding from speaking to Ben from the video I posted is that Daiwa intends on discontinuing any items that don’t sell well. Slight chance that’s just him being a salesman but given the fact that in the video he says the Steez AGS rod isn’t worth buying at $700 I tend to think he’s telling the truth.

I’d still love to see underwater footage of a free rig and an unpegged Texas rig to see the difference. Preferably not in a tank and actually on a decent length of line.

It’s also about baits and lines, but ok.

Really? I use tatsu for everything including 25lb for flipping jigs/Trigs. Should I be using something else?

What do you all throw the 5” on as far as power and action?

Buy your casting reels from Japan you mean, right?

As someone who lives in South Florida this is relevant year round! Thanks Glenn! Definitely going to watch this later!

The thing is, I don’t know where to buy a daiwa steez AGS rod other than from American tackle shops. None of the JDM retailers sell it as far as I can tell. Can you help me find one please? Also, that same YouTuber/tackle shop owner has said Daiwa will discontinue any products that don’t sell well after the price increases. 😔 I expect the steez AGS at $700 will be discontinued for sure. @Glenn or any other moderators, any chance you could move this to general bass fishing? I expect everything made in China to get price increases soon unless some kind of trade deal can be worked out. That includes rods, reels, line, lures, terminal tackle and anything else made in China.

Hey @Maverick2017 did you get to use your 7’3 mh Okuma x series? If so ow did you like it? What did you throw with it?

Figured I’d post this here. He goes over all the items that are getting a price increase and gives the old and new price. I apologize if this isn’t allowed! EDIT: whoops! Meant to put this in general!

@SouthCoast Bassindo you have any experience with the Dobyn’s champ extreme, Okuma x series and expride b? I haven’t been able to find anyone who has used them all.

Where is the 20% sale expected?

I use 3/8+ trailer on my 745 all the time. It’s my primary weight. Same with T-rigs. I think it’s perfect.