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Do you have the steez AGS? How does that compare to the xtasy as far as sensitivity?

Sorry to revive an old thread, but does anyone know how the 743 would be for weightless senkos and flukes? Possibly even wacky rigged senkos?

I’ve read in a couple threads on various forums that the xtasy isn’t actually that much more sensitive than the champ extreme hp. Just food for thought.

Ah, ok. That makes sense!

You should take a vacation to Florida and try it out. 😎

So it actually comes as 2 pieces? Do you know if the steez AGS comes as 2 pieces?

I’m throwing this on a casting setup and found it really twists my line. It’s constantly wrapping up around the tip of my rod. Anyone else having this problem?

@KP Duty That’s the “double wide” sweet beaver, right? Any chance you have any pictures of the normal sweet beaver next to the 5.20? I’m curious how much bigger it really is.

This is the steez AGS. Is that the blank exposed? Or a sleeve?

Interesting! Is that why it will say “1 piece plus grip” for some rods? Do you know if the steez AGS rods are built that way? @webertime What is a two piece grip joint? Is that like what webertime was describing? Oh and is yours a spinning rod or a casting rod? So are you saying all “exposed blank” grip rods are just a sleeve except Loomis? @KP Duty

Just saw these in a tackle warehouse video. $1299.99 msrp, though they can be found for half that from Japan. Anyone know more about these? Apparently Daiwa spared no expense for the absolute best sensitivity possible. My biggest issue with them is the reel seat. It completely covers the rod so while holding it you can’t feel the blank at all. Who builds a rod specifically meant to be the ultimate in sensitivity but has a reel seat that completely covers the blank? Am I overreacting about that? Quick review by Tackle Tour and specs from Tacklebrosus. Interestingly enough, I can’t find this rod on Daiwa’s website. TW video: Pictures of the reel seat that I dislike: So, thoughts?

Interesting. Forgive my ignorance but what is a “DWR”?

Thanks for the tip!

That’s a good looking reel!

Interesting. I have some gore Tex boots that are no longer water proof. I might have to try this.

Thank you for the replies. Very helpful!

Thank you!

What does a free rig do better than a Texas rig? How well do those weights come through thick grass/vegetation? @AlabamaSpothunter

Thank you! I’ll look into this! @papajoe222 Thanks! do you know which model?

Cool! I’m guessing you won’t get it out on the water for a couple more months?

Anyone know what make/model reel this is?

D bomb in green pumpkin (good color in most conditions) with a 4/0 straight shank hook. Tungsten weight, 25lb tatsu fluoro. I find it interesting that most suggest an ewg, even with beaver style baits. I was starting to question my choice of straight shank until I saw that @WRB uses straight shanks as well. 🙂

I’d like to find something light I could pack in my bag with me and put on when rain rolls through. Something I can wear when it’s hot. Basically a shell I guess.

What reel is that? A zillion?

Not to hijack the thread but does anyone have luck on the mop jig? I have a bunch but haven’t used them in years! Caught a couple big fish on it!