The Steez Reels ARE worth EVERY penny. 2024
steezy reply :
The Steez Reels ARE worth EVERY penny.
I know for sure and I own 10 of them.
I know there are some equal and/or better rods (I also own GLX and an OtterRods NFC custom) but when you pair a Steez reel and a Steez rod its a combo that's hard to beat.
Anyone that doubts that has NEVER fished with one.
I invite any that has a doubt to attend the roadtrip outing and I will gladly loan* you a Steez combo for a day.
(* security deposit required)
Stasher1 reply :
Yawn.
Way to continue an argument that was already closed. :
Redlinerobert reply :
rubba bubba reply :
K_Mac reply :
Steezy my high end tackle loving friend you make me laugh.
A $ 400+ reel may be worth every dime to you. That's cool. However their is nothing your Steez can do that my BPS PQ can not, with the exception of handling a bit lighter weights. I use spinning tackle for those weights. I'm not saying they aren't lighter, smoother, prettier, less filling, and taste great, but based on my experience and budget they are not worth the extra to me. I am happy with what I have.
BTW you can use any combo I have without a security deposit. My gear was purchased to catch fish. How much I have or how much I spent is not relevant to catching fish in my opinion. I understand you're a tackle enthusiast and enjoy top of the line tackle. Good for you.
bryand82487 reply :
I like high end tackle and if I had one I know I'd say the same. But with my core cumara combos I just can't make myself try one out. I know you were a big core guy for a while and went back to steez but I just can't make myself take the leap!
RussBert reply :
QuoteI'm richer than you, and like to flaunt it
FIXED! ;D ;D ;D
J Francho reply :
QuoteThe Steez Reels ARE worth EVERY penny.
Uhhhh, yep, and so are a great many more. Tell me, what fish have you caught that would not have caught with a snoopy rod combo. Be specific, exactly what features helped you overcome circumstances that any other gear would have surely failed you.
Personally, this sounds like something posted to illicit a response from specific members.
Hooked_On_Bass reply :
Quote
;D
OHIO reply :
Does it make you a better fisherman?
I doubt it.
gotarheelz14 reply :
I held a Steez rod for the first time at BPS this past Sunday. I nearly messed my pants when I held it. Then, to add insult to injury, the guy hands me the steez baitcaster to go along with it. The best way I can describe it is that it felt like holding a cloud. It was so smooth and it felt "just right". I nearly dropped to the floor. I handled many other rods including the top offerings from just about every other brand including the new NRXs.
By far, the Steez are the LIGHTEST, and most comfortable gear that I have ever held or even imagined possible. I have never actually fished one but my god I can't begin to imagine what it would be like to fish one of them.
Right now, I am in no position to buy one and probably, will never have the income to spend on those rods. Plus, the gear I own right now is TOP quality stuff and does me more than just fine.
I'm just saying, if I were to ever be in an income level that would allow me to purchase the rods while fulfilling all my other needs without sacrificing my family's quality of life, I would purchase those rods/reels in a heartbeat!
Carlos
SirSnookalot reply :
From some of the fish stories I have read , the snoopy combo may be more fun and challenging, especially since most of the fish don't seem to be over 3#. If it were me I'd buy more affordable gear and invest the rest of the money in fishing lessons.
CWilliams reply :
This is about the point where someone shows off their truck to totally throw the thread off course.
jeb2 reply :
QuoteBy far, the Steez are the LIGHTEST, and most comfortable gear that I have ever held or even imagined possible.
Actually, I'm pretty sure my Core 50MG7 is lighter, and has a stronger drag.
jeb2 reply :
QuotePersonally, this sounds like something posted to illicit a response from specific members.
I agree. Seems like a trolling thread to me, too.
Jason Penn reply :
The only rod that I own that I never think about "upgrading" is a 7' MH steez. I am completely happy with it and actually plan to get the 7'1" H this next year. I almost sold it not long after getting it and I'm glad now that I didn't. If I would just bite the bullet and buy what I'm wanting instead of trying to find something "that'll work" I would probably end up saving money! Maybe that makes the Steez worth the money right there to me.
As far as the reels go, i owned 2 103HA's and a 100HA. They were very nice reels but they didn't really out perform other reels I had at the time except in pitching light baits. The 103's could pitch light lures and weightless plastics farther than any other reel I have owned. They also felt incredibly comfortable mounted on the Steez rod. I decided to sell the reels though.
I've been thinking about maybe getting a couple of the Steez SHA reels for plastics & jigs. The 1st Daiwa reel I ever owned was a TDZ103H. I used it for a couple of months and sold it cuz it wasn't that much better than the Chronarchs & Curados I was using at the time. A year or so later I decided I wanted to try another and I've been on a Daiwa kick since. I haven't owned a Shimano since the Chronarch A & Curado B.
The way prices have dropped off on the Steez if someone really wanted they could probably put a "lightly used" combo together from ebay for $500-$550. I seen 3 of 7'MH SVF rods go from $202.50 to $222.50 last week. That's still not cheap but what is nowdays?
steezy reply :
The shimano core 50 is an awesome reel and paired with a cumara rod its tough to beat (I owned one for a while) and at a very good price.
The steez reels are best on a steez rod, it's a pair that were made to be together but that doesn't make either one the best to everyone. There is lots of great gear in the marketplace.
The shimano/loomis GLX rods are probably some of the best next to gary loomis new NFC rod blanks. I own both and the NFC feels just a bit lighter and has more backbone.
I haven't tried the new shimano/loomis NRX rods but thinking of testing one this spring with a steez reel of course.
It doesn't matter what rod or reel you use, they all catch fish. It's more about personal preference and budget.
Grey Wolf reply :
STEEZY THIS IS SO OUT OF CHARACTER FOR YOU......TROLLING
steezy reply :
Not TROLLING, I just saw a lot of doubters in another thread and wanted to give an experienced opinion of expensive gear.
J Francho reply :
QuoteThis is about the point where someone shows off their truck to totally throw the thread off course.
totally stock!
Goose52 reply :
Truck, smuck - who needs to spend all that money to go fishing. 22-year old car with 1/4 million miles, canoe, BPS rods & reels = over 1,000 bass caught in 2010.
Hey guys, it's all good. K_Mac put it best one time when he said something like up to a certain point, your fishing success can be limited by your gear, BUT, when you reach a certain price/quality point, you're not really adding much to your catch rate due to the increased cost of the gear. BUT - if you like high-end stuff of any kind - fishing gear, cars/trucks, whatever, cool. Just don't maintain that the high-end gear is necessary for fishing success. The thing that gets to me on this board is when someone that is obviously on a budget asks for a recommendation and gets responses for $300 rods or reels.
Just sayin... :
00 mod reply :
"Yo Steezy, I'm really happy for you , I'm going to let you finish but Shimano(core) had one of the best reels of all time...one of the best of all time!"
Stasher1 reply :
QuoteTruck, smuck - who needs to spend all that money to go fishing. 22-year old car with 1/4 million miles, canoe, BPS rods & reels = over 1,000 bass caught in 2010.
x2
There's definitely something to be said for vehicles (and equipment) that you can use without worrying about what they'd cost to replace, or whether they'll still be there when you get back to the boat ramp/launch.
My commuter (back when I actually worked for a living)...
and my previous commuter, on the way to the river.
bigfruits reply :
West-side is the best!
Stasher1 reply :
Hooked_On_Bass reply :
Totally stock:
;D
shootermcbob reply :
Quote
Nice potato, or is that potatoe? Just wondering, but is that also "stock"? and if it is an idaho, is that considered high-end? ;D ;D
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
QuoteQuoteThe Steez Reels ARE worth EVERY penny.Uhhhh, yep, and so are a great many more. Tell me, what fish have you caught that would not have caught with a snoopy rod combo. Be specific, exactly what features helped you overcome circumstances that any other gear would have surely failed you.
Personally, this sounds like something posted to illicit a response from specific members.
I promise I wasn't going to say ANYTHING. :-X
;D
L a r r y reply :
QuoteTotally stock:
;D
It has been upgraded with a TONNEAU cover :-X
;D
steezy reply :
love the canoe and the tater !
Hooked_On_Bass reply :
QuoteQuoteTotally stock:
;D
It has been upgraded with a TONNEAU cover :-X
;D
my mistake! ;D
(Sorry guys, I cant get that picture any smaller :-[ )
Fish Chris reply :
CWilliams
QuoteThis is about the point where someone shows off their truck to totally throw the thread off course.
I'm sorry, but unless you had AADD, you would have no idea.... I do that to my own threads just as often. And BTW, I believe it was a mod who first mentioned trucks.
Jfrancho, stock or not, that is one sweet Z71..... And now tell me your not showing it off. Heck, I would be
Anyway, "value" or "worth" is such a subjective thing. Would a Bugatti Veyron be worth $1.5 million to you ? Not me. But if I were a bazillionaire and loved cars, sure ! Why not 
Like I told Steezy in a PM, I'd be afraid to even try one of those $500 reels, for fear I might like it too much !
On the other hand, I still believe I will catch as many, and as big of fish with my cheaper reels.
So, their you are. Is "any" response from me, still considered a catch ? :
Peace,
Fish
grimlin reply :
QuoteCWilliamsQuoteThis is about the point where someone shows off their truck to totally throw the thread off course.I'm sorry, but unless you had AADD, you would have no idea.... I do that to my own threads just as often. And BTW, I believe it was a mod who first mentioned trucks.
Jfrancho, stock or not, that is one sweet Z71..... And now tell me your not showing it off. Heck, I would be
Anyway, "value" or "worth" is such a subjective thing. Would a Bugatti Veyron be worth $1.5 million to you ? Not me. But if I were a bazillionaire and loved cars, sure ! Why not
Like I told Steezy in a PM, I'd be afraid to even try one of those $500 reels, for fear I might like it too much !
On the other hand, I still believe I will catch as many, and as big of fish with my cheaper reels.
So, their you are. Is "any" response from me, still considered a catch ? :
Peace,
Fish
I understand where Chris is coming from. I cannot afford $500 reels,nor do i have the desire to fish one because of it. I limit myself to $150 sub par reels and even try to find deals on $200 that'll fit my budget even if it is last year's models.
I believe the steez is probably worth it....After all i do love the daiwa reels i do have.
This thread turned out pretty decent and funny after all..
J Francho reply :
QuoteCWilliamsQuoteThis is about the point where someone shows off their truck to totally throw the thread off course.Jfrancho, stock or not, that is one sweet Z71..... And now tell me your not showing it off. Heck, I would be
That, and trying to add a little levity to the thread, LOL.
bilgerat reply :
No sense throwing baits us commoners use. Better get some of these....
http://macdaddysjewelry.com/
Now, if only Mercedes made a bass boat..
CWilliams reply :
QuoteCWilliamsQuoteThis is about the point where someone shows off their truck to totally throw the thread off course.I'm sorry, but unless you had AADD, you would have no idea.... I do that to my own threads just as often. And BTW, I believe it was a mod who first mentioned trucks.
Jfrancho, stock or not, that is one sweet Z71..... And now tell me your not showing it off. Heck, I would be
Anyway, "value" or "worth" is such a subjective thing. Would a Bugatti Veyron be worth $1.5 million to you ? Not me. But if I were a bazillionaire and loved cars, sure ! Why not
Like I told Steezy in a PM, I'd be afraid to even try one of those $500 reels, for fear I might like it too much !
On the other hand, I still believe I will catch as many, and as big of fish with my cheaper reels.
So, their you are. Is "any" response from me, still considered a catch ? :
Peace,
Fish
I was just making fun of the last thread, didnt mean to single you out.
I buy the fishing stuff I want. I suspect everyone else does the same.
northern basser reply :
I agree that using a very nice reel or rod can definitely spoil a person for life. If I bought a $1,000 rod/reel combo it would have to come with a "force field" for protection.
Redlinerobert reply :
me me me me. I win.
SoFlaBassAddict reply :
Quoteme me me me. I win.
You be quiet.
Don't make me come and steal your Tequila!
BASSclary reply :
Quoteme me me me. I win.
Have any room for a 15 year old son?
I.rar reply :
QuoteWest-side is the best!
lmao ;D
respek!
Goose52 reply :
QuoteQuoteTruck, smuck - who needs to spend all that money to go fishing. 22-year old car with 1/4 million miles, canoe, BPS rods & reels = over 1,000 bass caught in 2010.x2
There's definitely something to be said for vehicles (and equipment) that you can use without worrying about what they'd cost to replace, or whether they'll still be there when you get back to the boat ramp/launch.
Ummm, I actually do care about whether that 22-year old car is there when I get back from fishing - that car is our "new" car, our primary transportation - our other car is the "old" car at 38 years old ! ;D ;D ;D
K_Mac reply :
Redline that is a nice vehicle. I hope you can get current on your payments soon and get the guy with the truck to bring it back. Good luck.
scrutch reply :
My new STEEZ boat. errr, I mean car. No, boat, yeah boat.
Road closed.... Detour....
Fish Chris reply :
Right on. Glad to see everyone is happy again
One thing I think we shouldn't be SOOO sensitive about >
Trolling....
IMPO, trollers typically come from out of nowhere. Nobody knows them. And they usually will be directly abusive or negative towards 1 or more persons in a thread.
I never saw anyone, in either of these threads that I would have called a troll.
Now, if somebody wants to send me a brand new Steez for Christmas, I promise to give a 100% honest review on it
Peace,
Fish
Stasher1 reply :
QuoteRedline that is a nice vehicle. I hope you can get current on your payments soon and get the guy with the truck to bring it back. Good luck.
;D ;D ;D
Redlinerobert reply :
QuoteRedline that is a nice vehicle. I hope you can get current on your payments soon and get the guy with the truck to bring it back. Good luck.
;D
Raul reply :
QuoteRedline that is a nice vehicle. I hope you can get current on your payments soon and get the guy with the truck to bring it back. Good luck.
Uhhh, I don 't think RR purchases his cars in payment plans.
Redlinerobert reply :
QuoteQuoteme me me me. I win.
You be quiet.
Don't make me come and steal your Tequila!
Eric,
I have something to tell you.
SoFlaBassAddict reply :
Man thats an awesome pic. That kids face is priceless.
jeb2 reply :
That's a sad picture, right there. Dang. Parents will probably sue McDonalds, too. :-[
Wife got me a Steez103 for Christmas. It'll be interesting to see how it compares to my Core, Calais DC and Premier's. My first Daiwa baitcaster in many years. I'm not really expecting to be all that impressed, for some reason.
Redlinerobert reply :
103 is a fantastic reel. I think you'll really like it.
scrutch reply :
"Welcome to McDonald's, may I take your order?"
" Yeah, I'll have two Big Macs, A large fries, supersize that please, and a DIET coke."
Scorcher214 reply :
I haven't been here in a while. Good to get a laugh.
The Rooster reply :
Man that's really sad. That kid looks inflated.
BassThumb reply :
Quote
Way to go! That's how to squash a blatant troll thread.
Jimzee reply :
Hey Steezy, I'll be on the road trip, can I borrow one of your Steez reels for the day? If I like it maybe I will get one.
Redlinerobert reply :
QuoteQuote
Way to go! That's how to squash a blatant troll thread.
Wasn't meant to squash no one. Steezy's a good guy, just meant it as a joke.
steezy reply :
QuoteHey Steezy, I'll be on the road trip, can I borrow one of your Steez reels for the day? If I like it maybe I will get one.
All you have to do is ask me nicely.
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
QuoteHey Steezy, I'll be on the road trip, can I borrow one of your Steez reels for the day? If I like it maybe I will get one.
LMFAO!!!
Awesome.
Bassn Blvd reply :
I don't think Steezy was trying to show off, but I'm in the same boat as him. Except it's with Loomis. I'm to the point where I won't even look at rods if they're not Loomis. And if I do, then I immediately compare them to Loomis. It's a sad situation, but I don't care :.
scrutch reply :
QuoteQuoteHey Steezy, I'll be on the road trip, can I borrow one of your Steez reels for the day? If I like it maybe I will get one.LMAO!!!
Awesome.
You might not like it Speed, The combo weighs only 7 ounces, but the custom made flotation device attached to it while its out on loan weighs 4 pounds. ;D ;D
5bass reply :
QuoteI invite any that has a doubt to attend the roadtrip outing and I will gladly loan* you a Steez combo for a day.(* security deposit required)
I have fished the Steez rods and reels before so I'm good. I'm just wondering what the security deposit is.
roadwarrior reply :
QuoteI don't think Steezy was trying to show off, but I'm in the same boat as him. Except it's with Loomis. I'm to the point where I won't even look at rods if they're not Loomis. And if I do, then I immediately compare them to Loomis. It's a sad situation, but I don't care :
I recall your review of the NRX rods. Hopefully we can do a
head-to-head comparison of the Steez vs the NRX at Kentucky
Lake this spring.
How 'bout Steez on Steez vs NRX/ Core 50MG; Steez/Core
vs NRX/Steez? Should be interesting.
chasiubao73 reply :
QuoteThe Steez Reels ARE worth EVERY penny.I know for sure and I own 10 of them.
I know there are some equal and/or better rods (I also own GLX and an OtterRods NFC custom) but when you pair a Steez reel and a Steez rod its a combo that's hard to beat.
Anyone that doubts that has NEVER fished with one.
I invite any that has a doubt to attend the roadtrip outing and I will gladly loan* you a Steez combo for a day.
(* security deposit required)
Not a big fan of the Steez SVF graphite rods anymore. Still great blanks but to me the quality control has gone down over the years or I've just been unlucky.
The Steez SVF Compile-X, though more expensive, is what I come to expect out of the Steez line of rods even though one can argue that the difference in sensitivities between the two are at best marginal.
But I concur, a steez, or any high end reel for that matter, strapped on custom rod on a NFC IM or HM blank built by a really good rod builder is pretty much almost as good as it gets for a high end tackle junkie in terms of feel.
You should look into the "IS63 lariat" or "IS73 competition" being steez aficionado if you haven't already.
steezy reply :
QuoteQuoteI invite any that has a doubt to attend the roadtrip outing and I will gladly loan* you a Steez combo for a day.(* security deposit required)
I have fished the Steez rods and reels before so I'm good. I'm just wondering what the security deposit is.
Your Dog, I figure that's probably a guys most valuable possession.
steezy reply :
QuoteQuoteI don't think Steezy was trying to show off, but I'm in the same boat as him. Except it's with Loomis. I'm to the point where I won't even look at rods if they're not Loomis. And if I do, then I immediately compare them to Loomis. It's a sad situation, but I don't care :I recall your review of the NRX rods. Hopefully we can do a
head-to-head comparison of the Steez vs the NRX at Kentucky
Lake this spring.
How 'bout Steez on Steez vs NRX/ Core 50MG; Steez/Core
vs NRX/Steez? Should be interesting.
Steez reel on an NRX rod, sounds sweet to me. Its awesome on a GLX so I expect something great !
steezy reply :
QuoteQuoteThe Steez Reels ARE worth EVERY penny.I know for sure and I own 10 of them.
I know there are some equal and/or better rods (I also own GLX and an OtterRods NFC custom) but when you pair a Steez reel and a Steez rod its a combo that's hard to beat.
Anyone that doubts that has NEVER fished with one.
I invite any that has a doubt to attend the roadtrip outing and I will gladly loan* you a Steez combo for a day.
(* security deposit required)
Not a big fan of the Steez SVF graphite rods anymore. Still great blanks but to me the quality control has gone down over the years or I've just been unlucky.
The Steez SVF Compile-X, though more expensive, is what I come to expect out of the Steez line of rods even though one can argue that the difference in sensitivities between the two are at best marginal.
But I concur, a steez, or any high end reel for that matter, strapped on custom rod on a NFC IM or HM blank built by a really good rod builder is pretty much almost as good as it gets for a high end tackle junkie in terms of feel.
You should look into the "IS63 lariat" or "IS73 competition" being steez aficionado if you haven't already.
You are correct chasiubao73 , the complieX series is the best of the steez rods. I only wish they made more choices in that model. The complieX spinning rod is one of my favorites.
tyrius. reply :
QuoteThe Steez Reels ARE worth EVERY penny.I know for sure and I own 10 of them.
QuoteI use great gear, PM me for details.
Hmm, I had a long post typed out to responde to this but decided it's all been said already and likely said better than I could've. Enjoy your "great gear" steezy. :
chasiubao73 reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteThe Steez Reels ARE worth EVERY penny.I know for sure and I own 10 of them.
I know there are some equal and/or better rods (I also own GLX and an OtterRods NFC custom) but when you pair a Steez reel and a Steez rod its a combo that's hard to beat.
Anyone that doubts that has NEVER fished with one.
I invite any that has a doubt to attend the roadtrip outing and I will gladly loan* you a Steez combo for a day.
(* security deposit required)
Not a big fan of the Steez SVF graphite rods anymore. Still great blanks but to me the quality control has gone down over the years or I've just been unlucky.
The Steez SVF Compile-X, though more expensive, is what I come to expect out of the Steez line of rods even though one can argue that the difference in sensitivities between the two are at best marginal.
But I concur, a steez, or any high end reel for that matter, strapped on custom rod on a NFC IM or HM blank built by a really good rod builder is pretty much almost as good as it gets for a high end tackle junkie in terms of feel.
You should look into the "IS63 lariat" or "IS73 competition" being steez aficionado if you haven't already.
You are correct chasiubao73 , the complieX series is the best of the steez rods. I only wish they made more choices in that model. The complieX spinning rod is one of my favorites.
The 7'1 Heavy paired with Zillion Type R is currently my go-to jig set up. I just wish it was longer like between 7'4 to 7'6 but not as long as the 8' Heavy model. I'll probably replace it with the MB 667-1 NFC custom once it's completed.
K_Mac reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteHey Steezy, I'll be on the road trip, can I borrow one of your Steez reels for the day? If I like it maybe I will get one.LMAO!!!
Awesome.
You might not like it Speed, The combo weighs only 7 ounces, but the custom made flotation device attached to it while its out on loan weighs 4 pounds. ;D ;D
Kind of like when you used to have to get the key to the bathroom at a gas station- the key, a hunk of chain, and a 15" chevy rim. ;D
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