I’m going to treat myself to 902 or 901 NRX+ and I’m leaning towards the 902 for its versatility. From reading on a variety of threads, it seems that the 901 is whippy and extremely lightweight. So that sounds like a hair jig, Okashira screwhead, and a 1/16th ounce Ned rod. The 902 sounds like tubes, dropshot (my main weight is a 3/8th ounce), Neko, and shaky. I’m a smallmouth guy and I often rig up a couple Neds or dropshots when that is the bait I am throwing the most so I’m not really worried about duplicating the rod type. So any information about the 901 or 902 that you want to share would be greatly appreciated. What do you use the rods for and where do you think a 901 or 902 would fit into my arsenal? (listed my spinning arsenal below) Thanks for any information.

 

Steez Gen 2 The One- Neds

Steez Gen 1 The One- Neko, shakey head

Steez Gen 2 Finesse Game Special- Dropshot

Dobyns Champ HP 741- finesse swimbait, hairjigs, 1/16th oz Neds

Dobyns Champ HP 742- multipurpose (spybaits, tubes, shakey head, 4” swimbaits on ballhead jig, dropshot, ect)

Just ordered the 902 after watching a couple videos.  Looking forward to comparing it to The One.  

I have the SJR 901S in the IMX Pro version and it's an incredible rod for all things small. 

 

I love throwing the #3 Mepps black fury on it, the red and black dressed version is my all time favorite lure. 

 

I caught this nice pike on it earlier this week. Using a steel leader of course. I have mine paired with a stradic 1000 and I use 6 pound Sufix Siege mono. Its a rocket launcher caster. 

 

But yes it is a soft rod. 

I do not own a 902s but I own a 903s inshore nrx+. I also own steez the one rod.I have use my friend 902s a few time and to me I feel like steez the one feel closer to my 903s. From the 7th guide to the tip of my 903s is very soft and extra fast. The 903s is way more extra fast than my 872s. 

One of the videos I watched directly comparing the One and the 902 stated that the One was a little heavier than the 902.  This surprised me since the One has a lure range down to 1/16 while the 902 starts at 1/8.  I'll figure it out once I get it.  Maybe the 902 becomes my new Ned rig rod.  The One has been great with everything I've used on it so I have no problem repurposing it.  

18 minutes ago, Junk Fisherman said:

One of the videos I watched directly comparing the One and the 902 stated that the One was a little heavier than the 902.  This surprised me since the One has a lure range down to 1/16 while the 902 starts at 1/8.  I'll figure it out once I get it.  Maybe the 902 becomes my new Ned rig rod.  The One has been great with everything I've used on it so I have no problem repurposing it.  

there's no way the 901 is heavier than the 902. its a softer rod and lighter in the backbone. its not going to weigh less. 

1 hour ago, Hulkster said:

there's no way the 901 is heavier than the 902. its a softer rod and lighter in the backbone. its not going to weigh less. 

The One is a Daiwa Steez rod while the 902 is the NRX.  I wasn't talking about the 901 NRX.  

16 hours ago, Junk Fisherman said:

The One is a Daiwa Steez rod while the 902 is the NRX.  I wasn't talking about the 901 NRX.  

ooops sorry lol