You hit the nail on the head! I ended up selling mine because it was so similar to the Adrena in casting, feel, and sensitivity. Still not NRX sensitivity but the price but god it's a sexy freakin rod!
@@PunchFishing In my experience, Shimano often does that...over-states the sensitivity of their rods. They definitely make good rods, but there are other manufacturers who 100% make more sensitive blanks/rods for the same price.
Thank you for another great review. been using your Omnia discount code. have a couple 852s NRX +. your talking me into trying the Conquest. thanks again for the review
I picked up the 7ft mh baitcaster. Dropped a steez sv tw 70 on it. Lol.What a combo. I have never babied a rod this much tho. That warrantee sux, but i had to buy this rod. Im a tackle junkie with little self control. Lol. Thsnks for the review Bri .👍🏻
I still love my Steez 681MLFSA paired with a Steel 2508. Aside from the EVA handle looking old (it's been used a ton over the past 10+ years) this rod still looks and performs amazingly. Super sensitive and really light. It was my first splurge on a rod and I still love pulling it out for finesse fishing.
The only thing i noticed with my Poison Adrena's was that i could feel the current of the water in the rod handle. It's almost like a sound resonance thing... either that or im crazy. But the only rods i have felt with the buzzing sensitivity are my NRX+ rods!
Nice review! I am lucky to own the M and ML (there is no L in US Lineup), but one thing to admit - this rod must have a Stella FK 2500 on it - you know, this high end rod needs the high end reel of the line up :) An other thing to say about, it can handle small Jerkbaits pretty well too - it is my one to go rod for any purpose.
Would have never thought NRX+ and conquest rods would be used in the same sentence as “cheaper”… welcome to boujie freshwater gear world! Keep your wives far away! 😂 Great video man always look forward to the reviews 👍🏼
Hey Brian can you do a video on the schimino poison adrena rod I did subscribe to your channel. thanks for the honest reviews. God bless you and your family.
How does it compare to the Adrena in sensitivity? It's like a Lamborghini, super sexy and exotic, but a corvette performs just as good at a fraction of the price.
Sensitivity is snake oil trick, if something can't be scientifically defined, measured and quantified, you should be very skeptical, but there are a lot of people in fishing industry that don't have basic college physics 101 knowledge, so it makes sense a lot of people believe it, it's like HIFI industry, people believe using pure silver cable is better than pure copper cable, because it sounds more natural LOL>
I have 4 of the casting, I hate the look of the spinning version of this and expride, the fore grip reel seat design look ugly for me and one thing I hate is the monoque get scratches easy and so far I can’t figure out to remove it
Sensitivity is the biggest marketing trick in rods. You get to point that it doesn’t matter. If I can already feel everything what does it matter if I can “feel it more”. So for me it’s like you said, what components are going to last longer. It’s not cork that’s for sure. Then pair that with loomis and bad build quality and the NRX’s are just a sensitive rod that’s made in America with a good warranty. I just love how for example, the new Adrena’s market the open butt cap as being more sensitive….lol. It’s all about the blank and that’s about it. It’s more important to match a good rod with a technique that you like it for. Always good reviews by the way!!
I have 2 adrenas and I like them. One or both go with me on the boat every time I go out. But I’m no way spending 800$ on a rod. No way. Also, I think Megabass has shimano beat down on looks and feel.
I would never spend that much money on a rod that does not offer lifetime warranty, don't know what shimano is thinking when loomis offers it yet they bought out loomis
Showing off gears is basically Mall Ninja stuff, in the end, bringing more fish to the boat is more satisfactory, but having good gears is definitely beneficial, I have Stella, TP, Ultima, Glorious, Expride, TS destroyers.
Finally been waiting half a year for a REAL review of this beast
Me too
Dude, it has been a minute! Great review. Glad to have some PF content to consume again.
I've had the ML Ultima since launch and put a 23 Vanquish 2500 on it... I honestly couldn't be happier with the combo.
You hit the nail on the head! I ended up selling mine because it was so similar to the Adrena in casting, feel, and sensitivity. Still not NRX sensitivity but the price but god it's a sexy freakin rod!
@@CXANGLING shimanos marketing on the sensitivity is a bit over the top
@@PunchFishing In my experience, Shimano often does that...over-states the sensitivity of their rods. They definitely make good rods, but there are other manufacturers who 100% make more sensitive blanks/rods for the same price.
Thank you for another great review. been using your Omnia discount code. have a couple 852s NRX +. your talking me into trying the Conquest.
thanks again for the review
@@lennymachowski5660 appreciate the support!! 🙏
love your vids. Post more often
I picked up the 7ft mh baitcaster. Dropped a steez sv tw 70 on it. Lol.What a combo. I have never babied a rod this much tho. That warrantee sux, but i had to buy this rod. Im a tackle junkie with little self control. Lol.
Thsnks for the review Bri .👍🏻
I still love my Steez 681MLFSA paired with a Steel 2508. Aside from the EVA handle looking old (it's been used a ton over the past 10+ years) this rod still looks and performs amazingly. Super sensitive and really light. It was my first splurge on a rod and I still love pulling it out for finesse fishing.
The only thing i noticed with my Poison Adrena's was that i could feel the current of the water in the rod handle. It's almost like a sound resonance thing... either that or im crazy. But the only rods i have felt with the buzzing sensitivity are my NRX+ rods!
751.00 shipped from tw right before christmas last year.
all their rods were 20 percent off even if it did not show until you paid
Great review! I’ve got 1 Nrx+ spinning rod that I paid $450, the 852s, think I’m good for awhile
Nice review! I am lucky to own the M and ML (there is no L in US Lineup), but one thing to admit - this rod must have a Stella FK 2500 on it - you know, this high end rod needs the high end reel of the line up :) An other thing to say about, it can handle small Jerkbaits pretty well too - it is my one to go rod for any purpose.
Would have never thought NRX+ and conquest rods would be used in the same sentence as “cheaper”… welcome to boujie freshwater gear world! Keep your wives far away! 😂 Great video man always look forward to the reviews 👍🏼
@@umairfaizuddin3429 I thought it would be the most appropriate comparisons 😎
Would this rod work in saltwater?
Fantastic review wish I could afford one! Enjoy brother 😊
Thanks for watching! 👍
That rod deserves a 23 Vanquish
I'm from Minnesota too.
Hey Brian can you do a video on the schimino poison adrena rod I did subscribe to your channel. thanks for the honest reviews. God bless you and your family.
you should've thrown the 2023 vanquish on it.. I think it'll look badass with that reel although the exsence isn't bad looking
Thank You for honest review
How does it compare to the Adrena in sensitivity? It's like a Lamborghini, super sexy and exotic, but a corvette performs just as good at a fraction of the price.
@@tvang464 I've not owned any Adrenas so I'm not sure. I love the Corvette analogy!
Great video! Do you see yourself picking up the steez reel control rod in one day?
I’ve got two of them, different models if you have questions I got you
@@simonyang76 I probably won't get one
i have C73H and C610, they fish and feel great, can't say they are more sensitive than regular compile-x steez rods
@@Obi44440 what models do you have ?
@@Obi44440 did you purchase them from a JDM site or buy them here in the US market ?
What’s the warranty compared to nrx/conquest?
Way worse
Great vid!
@@HBeretta thanks for checking it out!
Sensitivity is snake oil trick, if something can't be scientifically defined, measured and quantified, you should be very skeptical, but there are a lot of people in fishing industry that don't have basic college physics 101 knowledge, so it makes sense a lot of people believe it, it's like HIFI industry, people believe using pure silver cable is better than pure copper cable, because it sounds more natural LOL>
I love his reviews on tackle but they're kinda hard to follow because of all the rabbit holes he goes down. 😂
Got the MH casting Ultima. I still prefer the Shimano/G. Loomis Conquest.
Is that just the medium or the medium light?
Medium!
Will you be getting the DAIWA steez real control?
I don't think I will be, but I would love to check one out!
I have 4 of the casting, I hate the look of the spinning version of this and expride, the fore grip reel seat design look ugly for me and one thing I hate is the monoque get scratches easy and so far I can’t figure out to remove it
Just bought a 7’ expride med...vert light too for a fraction Of the cost
I use mine more than any other rod.
You can buy 3 Expride for the price of one
Great job !!! It is worth 800 usd or better stay in NRX + area?
Id purchase a NRX+ over an Ultima personally.
Rod is very nice!
Holy buckets! How do you afford this stuff??
I can just imagine dropping that thing in the water haha
My Diawa real control is 2 ounces , so insane
Got mines on a vanquish 1k killers setup. Lightest setup I own
It's not bad with an Exist either.
Sensitivity is the biggest marketing trick in rods. You get to point that it doesn’t matter. If I can already feel everything what does it matter if I can “feel it more”. So for me it’s like you said, what components are going to last longer. It’s not cork that’s for sure. Then pair that with loomis and bad build quality and the NRX’s are just a sensitive rod that’s made in America with a good warranty. I just love how for example, the new Adrena’s market the open butt cap as being more sensitive….lol. It’s all about the blank and that’s about it. It’s more important to match a good rod with a technique that you like it for. Always good reviews by the way!!
@@rhodesianhunter9360 I totally agreed. Braids make the rod 80% more sensitive already but other than that. The craftsmanship is incredible though
@@rhodesianhunter9360100% absolutely this. You hit the nail on the head.
You making me want one 😂 but the price 😢
Mang, what happened to you putting out more content?
Fishing season most likely
👻-G
I wish i could get shimano blanks.
They don't seem to need the rod builder business.
I have 2 adrenas and I like them. One or both go with me on the boat every time I go out. But I’m no way spending 800$ on a rod. No way. Also, I think Megabass has shimano beat down on looks and feel.
Beautiful rod but if its anything like the Adrenas, no thanks. My 7'3 snapped on a hook set, very disappointed.
Sorry to hear that! I hope it's gonna last a while.
How does the Diawa Steez "The One" stack up for sensitive compared to the highest end line up from Shimano/Loomis! Love your Vids, keep it up!!
@@chadclark2070 the one is really fantastic!!
I would never spend that much money on a rod that does not offer lifetime warranty, don't know what shimano is thinking when loomis offers it yet they bought out loomis
The warranty is very much something to consider.
Over $800 and no hook keeper??
@@repairdrive welcome to high end Japanese rods lol
Or get 2 rods on the JDM-route 😮
Showing off gears is basically Mall Ninja stuff, in the end, bringing more fish to the boat is more satisfactory, but having good gears is definitely beneficial, I have Stella, TP, Ultima, Glorious, Expride, TS destroyers.
lol I love it when you say tb says shimano Ultima is stupid sensitive
I hate having to put an ugly hook keeper on an expensive rod. The rod is beautiful, though.
Yea I forgot to bring that up lol😅
No rods are worth $900 that’s is so stupid
MINO. Money Is No Object.