Looking for a versatile sensitive spinning rod for finesse applications mainly but really an all around spinning rod. 

Would like to hear from anyone who has experience with either of these rods and how they compare in terms of power and sensitivtiy. 

Thanks in advance. 

 

 

The 901 and 902, in my opinion, are trending away from versatile and moving closer to technique specific. If you want versatile in the NRX+ line-up, I personally would be looking more at the 852 or 872. But that is just one man’s opinion.

"The One" is in my opinion the better rod here... Not only will I choose it over the 901 / 902 but also over the 852 and 872 or any NRX +

 

I have fished 901 /902 NRX and NRX + and 852 NRX / NRX+ (Own NRX+ 852)

 

It is true to its weight range - and although 1/16 oz it might not cast as far as the 901, it can fling small weights good distances. On the heavier side though - 3/4 ounces it handles just fine and in my opinion - it is more sensitive in bottom contact than any of the NRX + Most finesse weights of 1/8-1/4 the steez handles better and casts just as far, if not farther than the NRX+ 

 

When it comes to battling bigger fish (20+ inch smallmouth, 22+inch Fluke, Big largemouth bass) - The Steez has enormous power - more so in my opinion than any of the NRX 2 power and even 3 power for that matter. 

 

One concern I had when I got the rod when it came out was the AGS guides potentially being fragile... They have held up just fine.

 

The One - Steez compile X is in my opinion an absolute HOME RUN of a rod - the only things I don't like about it are the red accents and the cork is not the best (whatever) But as far as fishing performance it is second to non - it can live up to it's name - "The One"

 

In my hands it feels lighter, better balanced, and more sensitive than the NRX and NRX+

 

I REALLY Like the NRX + as well... but I have to recommend the Steez - One more bonus - you should save some money as well while getting the better rod!

 

 

Very helpful. thank you

1 minute ago, Jeffrey Walker said:

Very helpful. thank you

Yw.

 

Another concern I had before getting the Steez - The rod is manufactured in China - Really hated that, but glad I got past it and got it anyways - This rod is the epitome of precision and versatility. You will be glad you got it.

 

Mine balances flawlessly with a Ballistic 3000 (same red accents)

On 1/1/2023 at 2:47 PM, Jeffrey Walker said:

Looking for a versatile sensitive spinning rod for finesse applications mainly but really an all around spinning rod. 

Would like to hear from anyone who has experience with either of these rods and how they compare in terms of power and sensitivtiy. 

Thanks in advance. 

 

 

Thanks - Any thoughts on the NRX 852 or 872 vs the one?

I use the NRX 872. For me it's a great all around rod. Ned's, Small swimbaits, tubes ect.

Where do you fish ?

PA and NJ

I sold all but one of my nrx rods for steez compiles or the blue AGS rods and do not regret it. The one is my favorite hands down. Like others stated...nrx seems to be more technique specific. The one does everything well. I do have the nrx plus in 842S and that is a nice versatile stick as well. 

What little input I can offer is I have the Tatula Elite 7'1" M/F Brent Ehrler dropshot rod. It's veery good for dropshots, shaky heads, tubes and weightless senkos. You can definitely get away with less power for the above applications (it's what I'd call a finesse medium). If "The One" is between the Daiwa ML and M, I'd imagine it's probably a great all purpose spinning rod.

 

My Steez AGS rod is the prior generation "Bottom Contact" rod. A little bit heavier than the competition, but balances really well with my light Steez SV reel. I hear the new generation has really taken it to the next level, my only complaint is they put the same Daiwa cork on it they use on their other rods which pits something awful, so make sure to put some cork sealant on it as soon as you get it.

 

1 hour ago, Boomstick said:

What little input I can offer is I have the Tatula Elite 7'1" M/F Brent Ehrler dropshot rod. It's veery good for dropshots, shaky heads, tubes and weightless senkos. You can definitely get away with less power for the above applications (it's what I'd call a finesse medium). If "The One" is between the Daiwa ML and M, I'd imagine it's probably a great all purpose spinning rod.

 

My Steez AGS rod is the prior generation "Bottom Contact" rod. A little bit heavier than the competition, but balances really well with my light Steez SV reel. I hear the new generation has really taken it to the next level, my only complaint is they put the same Daiwa cork on it they use on their other rods which pits something awful, so make sure to put some cork sealant on it as soon as you get it.

 

Looking at the specs, the ones range is pretty incredible. 

You can finesse fish with the 'one' and then turn around and throw a vision 110 with it. All the 7-6 Daiwa ML/M rods are incredibly versatile. 

TT gave The One a good review for what it’s worth.

Tom