I agree, Steez rods in the past were generally overpriced. The build quality has always been there, but the sensitivity wasn't. The new AGS Steez rods have rectified that situation and they are now easily among the most sensitive series available. I hope to see a few additions to that line up in the near future.
Regarding "The Unicorn" as one youtube guy calls it, the Steez 76MML-AGS is an amazing rod. In terms of sensitivity, versatility, fishability, and just that fun to fish with feeling, this rod has the "it" factor. I've paired mine with a few different reels, but obviously Exist LT 3000-CXH is what landed there permanently. I've fished everything down to a 1/24 oz. crappie jig, ned rigs, neko rigs, drop shots, shakey heads, Senko, fluke, loads of jerk baits and crank baits, and on and on. It has a nice light tip action and surprising back bone. I landed a 20# flathead catfish last summer on a drop shot with
7# Sunline Super FC Sniper. I'm presently running
10# YGK G-Soul SS 112 Sinking Braid, which by the way is the best casting braided line I've ever used - truly impressive stuff.
All things considered, if I had to have "one spinning rod to rule them all" the Steez 76MML-AGS would without a doubt be at the top of the list for me. Please feel free to send me a PM if you would like more information. We try to keep them in stock.