Daiwa steez real control rods

[Bigbox99]

22 minutes ago, F14A-B said:

Apparently the Japanese swear by testing that metal transmits vibration better than other materials, which is why the reel seats always use an aluminum lock nut. My first GLoomis rod made in 94 had an aluminum lock nut also. Personally I don’t like them and I really don’t care what it’s made out of as long as it secures my reels.. 

Other users have stated better “feel” with say, Shimano Bantam reels vs the Metanium (Aluminum vs Magnesium) 

Dunno, just what I’ve read lately..

Lock nuts are a functional item and the reason we see aluminum ones is so they can be machined and anodized.  It's like cars with aluminum wheels vs steel wheels with plastic wheel covers.  They both function the same but one is widely considered nicer (and better to have) than the other.  Why is one better than the other despite functional the same?  One is nicer to look at and the other is unpleasant to look at.  

[twisted_metal]

I am sure it's the best of the best.  I looked around and you can get them for a better deal from Japan for $614.00 digitaka.com.  No way I'd spend $1,300 on a rod, I could swing it but I'd be embarrassed to have one amongst my fishing buddies.  I don't want to be "that guy".

[woolleyfooley]

7 hours ago, twisted_metal said:

I am sure it's the best of the best.  I looked around and you can get them for a better deal from Japan for $614.00 digitaka.com.  No way I'd spend $1,300 on a rod, I could swing it but I'd be embarrassed to have one amongst my fishing buddies.  I don't want to be "that guy".

Oh of course I’d buy it from Japan. No way I’d pay $1300 for a fishing rod! Being the cost is only around $100 more than a steez AGS and similarly priced to the NRX+ (when bought from Japan) I’m really curious how this rod stacks up against the best of the best. 

[woolleyfooley]

@FishTank I’m asking this a bit late, but would you mind posting pictures of your rod? I’d like to see what it looks like. 
 

Anyone else that has one, I’d love if you could post some pictures too! 
 

Thanks!

[FishTank]

3 hours ago, woolleyfooley said:

@FishTank I’m asking this a bit late, but would you mind posting pictures of your rod? I’d like to see what it looks like. 
 

Anyone else that has one, I’d love if you could post some pictures too! 
 

Thanks!

Here you go. I took it out and broke it in. I caught 11 (2 small keepers). It's an amazing rod. I will do a full review when I get more time with it. 

 

 

[woolleyfooley]

19 hours ago, FishTank said:

Here you go. I took it out and broke it in. I caught 11 (2 small keepers). It's an amazing rod. I will do a full review when I get more time with it. 

 

 

Sweet! Can’t wait to hear more! So is it all black from the reel seat up or does it have any kind of wrap?