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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.

Some heads come through grass better than others. Some heads are made to stand up better than others. Plenty of people on here should be able to help. We have quite a few members who love jigs. Also, if you’re looking to buy jigs you won’t find a better product than what @Siebert Outdoors makes! Interesting. I’m a mostly hopper myself. I’m very curious what everyone else does.

So why did you mention the plastic clutch thumb bar as a downgrade from the current steez? I’m confused.

Does the current steez a2 use a metal clutch thumb bar? @bulldog1935

Yep. I love those colors.

Have you checked the guides yet? Also check the levelwind.