Rod for Daiwa Steez 103HA

[Terry H]

Well in a couple of weeks I think I'll be buying a Daiwa Steez 103HA.

However, that leaves one question. What rod do I match it with?

Going to be using 10lbs line and using it for lures like spinners, buzz baits, jackals, mask vibes, and some smallish hard body lures.

Any recommendations would be great.

I was thinking maybe a G-Loomis Mag Bass MB782-GLX, however not 100% sure. Is there anywhere which sells a wide selection of G-Loomis rods taht I could have a feel of such a rod?

[kriso]

what about another lee custom!

[Terry H]

Kriso: of course, why spend $700-800 on a rod when I can spend $300-400?

[fishyman]

im guessing GLX or IMX?

the MB782 in glx or imx would be nice.

what length you after?

[kevinchen19870316]

have a look at the new megabass evozultion series.

[Plastic Man]

why not match it with the steez rod really really nice rods

[Dan23]

From what I understand the Steez is a fairly finesse reel so you'd be wanting a pretty nice light and crisp blank.

[fishyman]

you wanting blank or rod terry?

[Mick]

TerryH wrote:

Kriso: of course, why spend $700-800 on a rod when I can spend $300-400?

I was having the same problem ... The pink $19.95 rod and reel combo or the Blue one....

[Terry H]

fishyman I said MB782 GLX is what I'm currently looking at, it's a 6'6" rod 8-14lbs FAST action

Plastic Man: because it would cost too much. I can get a Gloomis (I think premade that rod costs $700 or more?? One site I saw wanted $830 - not sure about other stores though) made for a bit cheaper (or any other blank for that matter)

Kevin: I'll have a look at that series, thanks.

[fishyman]

oh whoops missed that

would you consider building on a non G Loomis blank?

[Terry H]

yeah I was looking at a St Croix V - blank: 5C68MXF, 6'8" 8-14lbs 3/16-5/8oz X-FAST medium powered rod.

[fishyman]

hmm, does this mean lee will be doing a mudhole order soon i could do with ordering my blank.

maybe a hastings/GUSA blank? C702DHX 7' Fast Medium 6 - 17 1/8 - 1/2

im not to familiar with casting blanks sorry.

[Terry H]

I'm not ordering for a while mate, still need to save a couple of hundred for the Steez first - not working much with exams lol

[pcsolutionman]

fishyman wrote:

hmm, does this mean lee will be doing a mudhole order soon i could do with ordering my blank.

maybe a hastings/GUSA blank? C702DHX 7' Fast Medium 6 - 17 1/8 - 1/2

im not to familiar with casting blanks sorry.

lol mate ordered some stuff last night from mudhole and a heap of stuff from matagi, My 4 new rods will be pimpin

Lee

[Rocket75]

TerryH wrote:

I'm not ordering for a while mate, still need to save a couple of hundred for the Steez first - not working much with exams lol

exams? you mean fishing surely.

[fishyman]

UGH :S

damn, thats exactly where i wanted to order from lol

[pcsolutionman]

fishyman wrote:

UGH :S

damn, thats exactly where i wanted to order from lol

man i told yah to let me know when u wanted anything

Lee

[kevinchen19870316]

why not a megabass evozultion with TD-ito 103M

[Terry H]

Kev, hate to ask, but would you be able to provide a link to the specs please? I'm not the greatest at finding stuff on plat.co.jp

[fishyman]

pcsolutionman wrote:

fishyman wrote:

UGH :S

damn, thats exactly where i wanted to order from lol

man i told yah to let me know when u wanted anything

Lee

haha i know, probably the best thing as i am still trying to decide on guides.

AMTAK A frames single foots

or BATSON VS3 single foots

Thanks anyway mate

[kevinchen19870316]

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewtdzito.html this reel's better than steez in all specs the only drawback will be cost and availability.

r u looking at steez 103 or 100?

[kreel]

TerryH wrote:

I was thinking maybe a G-Loomis Mag Bass MB782-GLX, however not 100% sure. Is there anywhere which sells a wide selection of G-Loomis rods taht I could have a feel of such a rod?

I was in the BCF at the Gold Coast recently and I'm sure I saw a mass of Loomis rods there.

[Terry H]

Title of thread says it Kev, 103HA.

I think I'll pass on the TDZ Ito :laugh: I'm not a fan of how it looks

Isn't the Steez the mass produced US version of that reel?

[fishyman]

is the steez your after the new one terry? or the slightly older model?

[Terry H]

Na going to stick to the "older" model, no need for a high speed edition

[fishyman]

ahh ok cool, they certainly are nice i was given one to play with at charltons the other day. so smooth

[basskid]

Steez are sh!t terry .. glad i sold mine and got a daiwa alphas r edition cast lures that are slight heavier ie jackalls spinnerbiats and pencils (dog x jr and zipnziggy)into oblivion even the drag i found was smoother than steez ...

[Terry H]

Cheers Will - had heard you didn't like the steez

Nabs told me you used a GUSA blank? Have you seen/heard anything about the St Croix SC V blanks? One of them that I'm looking at was a St Croix Legend Elite rod - apparently suppose to be pretty sensitive, up there with GLX's and more durable due to St Croix manufacture processes

[kevinchen19870316]

steez is not a mass produced version of TD-ITO103M. steez is just one of those MG reels with some features found in limited ITO reels.

personally i don't like steez either but they r definitely nice reels to use and the engineering involved is remarkable.

[Terry H]

K sorry kev - you're right, there was a Daiwa Steez from Daiwa Japan as well, didn't see that earlier and thought it might have been a modified version of the ITO for the US market.

[AngGoLee]

terry .. get calais dc instead and form a club... called AFO calais dc lovers club

[kevinchen19870316]

haha, angolee, ur a steez fan or DC fan?

it's ok terry. the ito 103M's more of a collector's reel.most ppl will buy more than 1 if they'r gonna use it.

steez's a great little reel and u'll enjoy the typical daiwa engineering behind it, joy to use but u gotta take care of it

DC's a good reflection of shimano's engineering concept, easy to use and soild like brick.

[kriso]

TerryH wrote:

Cheers Will - had heard you didn't like the steez

Nabs told me you used a GUSA blank? Have you seen/heard anything about the St Croix SC V blanks? One of them that I'm looking at was a St Croix Legend Elite rod - apparently suppose to be pretty sensitive, up there with GLX's and more durable due to St Croix manufacture processes

hey mate i think one of my mags had an article on these blanks and gave a massive rap about them i will try and track it down for you.

[Terry H]

Yeah Kriso, I've read a few good things about them

anyway I better get going or Lee will be wondering where the hell I am

[Terry H]

Had a look at Jones', had a feel of that Mag bass blank.. Feels alright, might go for the St Croix blank since it looks to be a bit faster in the action.

Steez felt pretty good in the hand, very lightweight and not too bulky

reels like the Core felt massive in comparison, as did the Chronarch and Calais

For saltwater applications I'll be picking up a Daiwa Zillion in the near future as well.

[Terry H]

Just an update: Daiwa Steez 103H (JDM model) will be flying in from Japan within the week, and the St Croix SC V rod listed in the thread is flying in from the states, along with a custom butt section from matagi to be custom built by one Lee aka Pcsolutionman

as Big Kev would say, I'm excited!

[kriso]

hahah he dont say much anymore. sounds sweet cant wait to see the completed combo

[WayneD]

I am just trying to decide between a St Croix or Loomis blank to match up to my Advantage 153HSTA. I am only looking at the cheaper versions though. Trying to decide between a St Croix 3S60MF or G Loomis C722 GL3.

Has it arrived yet Terry? Would like to know what you think about the St Croix blank. Have heard they are a top rod. Thinking about going with it as every man and his dog has a Loomis.

Getting mine custom made by Gra, too lazy to do it myself.

[Terry H]

Ask Lee how the blank is, he got it today.