New Steez Ags
Flagship AGS carbon-frame guide bass rods with SVF Nanoplus blanks for maximum sensitivity.
- Models
- 16
- Length
- 6.7'–7.9'
- Type
- Casting / Spinning
The New Steez AGS is Daiwa's flagship domestic-market Japanese bass rod series and one of the premium-tier products in the global bass rod market. The series serves advanced and professional-level bass anglers who prioritize weight reduction and maximum sensitivity over price. At $549–$599 MSRP, the Steez AGS competes at the absolute top of the production bass rod category. The 'New' designation marks an updated generation from the original Steez AGS platform. Blanks use Daiwa's SVF (Super Volume Fiber) Nanoplus graphite, which is a higher-fiber, lower-resin construction than standard HVF. Combined with X45 bias-fiber wrapping, the blanks are lighter and more direct in feedback transmission than most domestic competitors.
The signature feature is the Air Guide System (AGS): carbon-fiber guide frames that are significantly lighter and stiffer than metal frames, enhancing the transfer of blank vibration into the angler's hand. An Air Sensor reel seat is similarly lightweight. Two models carry the '-SMT' designation (STAGS6101LXS-SMT and STAGS701MMHXB-SMT), showing a Sensitive Mobile Tip, a softer, more responsive tip section inserted for ultra-subtle bite detection. Several models carry no published URL in the provided lineup data, suggesting they are listed without individual product pages. The 16-model lineup is heavily casting-dominant (13 casting, 3 spinning), ranging from 6'8" to 7'11" in L through XH power.
Two finesse casting models (STAGS5681LFB and STAGS681LFB) share the same specs, likely differing by handle configuration. Spinning models run 6'10" to 7'6". The STAGS7111XHFB (7'11" XH, 14–30 lb, 1/2–2 oz) and STAGS741XHFB (7'4" XH, 14–30 lb, 1/2–2 oz) are dedicated heavy-cover tools at the top of the power range. The SMT models are specialized finesse tools where sensitivity is maximized.
Deeper Dive
A closer look at notable models.
One of two identical-spec casting L/F models (with STAGS681LFB); the '5' prefix likely indicates a 5-inch shorter handle variant for anglers preferring a more compact grip on finesse casting applications.
L-power SMT spinning model with 2–7 lb line and 1/32 oz lower lure limit; the Sensitive Mobile Tip designation indicates a swapped-in hyper-soft tip for detecting micro-bites on ultra-light finesse presentations like tiny drop-shot or neko rigs.
MH casting rod with SMT and extra-fast action; pairing MH power with a hyper-sensitive tip on 5–14 lb line produces a finesse casting tool for techniques like finesse jigs, shaky heads, or small swimbaits where a casting-rod blank is preferred but tip sensitivity is paramount.
Longest spinning model in the series; 7'6" ML/F with a broad lure range (1/16–3/4 oz). Likely a multi-technique spinning rod suited to longer-range finesse presentations and mid-weight swimbait/underspin work from the Steez AGS platform.
Longest and heaviest model at 7'11" XH; 14–30 lb and up to 2 oz covers mat punching, big swimbaits, and heavy flipping presentations where the AGS guide advantages in sensitivity are applied to the heaviest-cover applications in the lineup.
Rods in this series
| Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAGS5681LFB | 6'8" | L | — |
| STAGS681LFB | 6'8" | L | — |
| STAGS691MFB | 6'9" | M | — |
| STAGS691MHFB | 6'9" | MH | — |
| STAGS6101LXS-SMT | 6'10" | L | — |
| STAGS701MMHXB-SMT | 7' | MH | — |
| STAGS711MLFS | 7'1" | ML | — |
| STAGS711MFS | 7'1" | M | — |
| STAGS721HFB | 7'2" | H | — |
| STAGS721MFB | 7'2" | M | — |
| STAGS731MHFB | 7'3" | MH | — |
| STAGS741XHFB | 7'4" | XH | — |
| STAGS751MHHFB | 7'5" | MH | — |
| STAGS761MMLFS | 7'6" | ML | — |
| STAGS791HFB | 7'9" | H | — |
| STAGS7111XHFB | 7'11" | XH | — |