Manufacturer:Daiwa Japan Reviewer:Cal Total Score:8.5 Introduction:Daiwa's Millionaire series of round baitcasting reels has long been a favorite of many an avid angler. Their top of the line CV-Z reels are among the best any manufacturer has to offer in a bass sized reel. Before the new...
Shimano Japan's New Gateway JDM Reel Shimano has been on a tear of late introducing new, budget friendly reels like the $99.99 Caenan and $79.99 Caius. When I first heard about the new Casitas, I confused it with the discontinued Castaic thinking this new reel was a reintroduction model ...
An Apples to Apples Casting Comparison : The 2004 & 2005 Limited Edition Daiwa Liberto Pixy Reels...is there an advantage? Date:9/12/05 Tackle type:Reels Manufacturer:Daiwa Japan Reviewer:Cal Introduction:In December of 2004, we reviewed Daiwa Japan's ultra light Daiwa Pixy and extolled the...
It's the same as that of the 2004 Limited Edition TD-Z Type R+ and Custom Reels by Daiwa Japan! Retrieve:The question here, before ever taking the reel out on the water, was whether or not Daiwa has changed the feel of their reels. The answer, at least for the brand new Steez?
The Daiwa Fuego is one of the first Japanese baitcasting reels ever to be released here in the US prior to Japan and was first introduced at ICAST at the same time as the SOL last year. Since hitting retail stores this reel has been so hot that many retailers and e-tailors have found...
Well, near as I could tell, and that's from switching the reels back and forth between the three rods I had available for testing, one eighth of an ounce was the lowest, usable threshold for the PX68L SPR and it fared no better in distance and accuracy than the standard PX68L. I ju...
4000,4500: Offshore, inshore vertical jigging up to 300g/10oz metal jigs. Recommended braided line, 30-40lb. Great for Yellowtails, Amberjacks and etc. 4000H,4500H: Offshore, inshore casting up to 100g/3oz rigs. Recommended braided line, 30-40lb. Great f
I'm one to favor magnetic brakes in my pitching reels because you essentially have no brake influence during a pitch as the spool does not spin fast enough to push the rotor out towards the magnets. But maybe Daiwa had some other intention behind this reel so naturally I set out to inves...
Impressions:During the Spring of 2004, Daiwa Japan, poised to release their limited edition, souped up TD-Z Type R Plus reels, created an opportunity for tackle enthusiasts around the globe to custom specify certain features of the TD-Z 103H Type R Plus reel and receive, several months later...
T3 series reels employ Ziaon Carbon body construction to remove weight, as well as to maintain the solid body alignment as metal body. This advanced material is also fine for saltwater. TWS level winder system Flip open thumb rest Magforce 3D brake system ...