Consider looking at the JDM Daiwa Luvias LT, it's lighter than the Vanford and the build quality is noticeably better and the cost is roughly the same...
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- Sun Aug 21, 2022 12:27 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Spinning reels
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4003
- Sat Aug 20, 2022 3:45 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: New Luvias vs Certate
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3892
Re: New Luvias vs Certate
You made a great choice with the Certate, it's my favorite of the MQ reels. I have 3 Luvias, 4 Certates and a Luvias Airty. and a 2500 in each model and I would take the Certate over the Airty all day. FYI the JDM Luvias MQ is a steal for the money and I think got a black eye by a lot of internet he...
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 6:02 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Favorite Spinning Reel?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6691
Re: Favorite Spinning Reel?
I have to give the Luvias MQ some credit, I was leery after ready some of the reviews but I took a chance on a LT-3000-XH and was very surprised and now I have a FC 2000-XH as well, I also have four Certate's and a Luvias Arity. The only knock on the Luvias is that it's made in China Vs the other t...
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 5:48 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Daiwa MQ LT 3000 vs Shimano Vanford c3000xg decision
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4093
Re: Daiwa MQ LT 3000 vs Shimano Vanford c3000xg decision
FWIW, I think the line capacity on the Ballistic 2500 MQ is higher than the 3000 Vanford, and I agree the Daiwa's definitely feel more refined and solid. The Ballistic 3000 MQ shares the 4000 gearbox so it will be a strong reel!
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- Mon Jun 06, 2022 5:55 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Daiwa Tatula 300/400 Review?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4511
Re: Daiwa Tatula 300/400 Review?
I have a 300 that I have been using for King Salmon and it been great reel, it has held up perfectly, the drag is one of the best I have ever used, it cast well and stays smooth under heavy loads. I wasn't super impressed with it while sitting on the couch but once I hit the water I was very impress...
- Mon Jun 06, 2022 5:03 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Favorite Spinning Reel?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6691
Re: Favorite Spinning Reel?
I have to give the Luvias MQ some credit, I was leery after ready some of the reviews but I took a chance on a LT-3000-XH and was very surprised and now I have a FC 2000-XH as well, I also have four Certate's and a Luvias Arity. The only knock on the Luvias is that it's made in China Vs the other tw...
- Thu Jun 02, 2022 5:50 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Favorite Spinning Reel?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6691
Re: Favorite Spinning Reel?
I would seriously look at the deals Digitaka has on Diawa MQ's you can pick up the Luvias MQ for around $230. and the Certate's for around $300 with free shipping. The Certate and Luvias are amazing reels and for that money they are a no brainer for sure.
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- Sun Feb 27, 2022 5:30 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Higher-end Tatula 200 Replacement
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6527
Re: Higher-end Tatula 200 Replacement
Back to the subject at hand, is a Tatula 300 considered higher end??? I would assume there are round reels that would fit the requirements. The Lexa has 9 bearings, not sure where, it is a full spool shaft with no dual pinion support, right? I wouldn't say the Tat. 300 is high end it feels industri...
- Fri Feb 25, 2022 4:57 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Higher-end Tatula 200 Replacement
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6527
Re: Higher-end Tatula 200 Replacement
Back to the subject at hand, is a Tatula 300 considered higher end??? I would assume there are round reels that would fit the requirements. The Lexa has 9 bearings, not sure where, it is a full spool shaft with no dual pinion support, right? I wouldn't say the Tat. 300 is high end it feels industri...
- Tue Feb 22, 2022 4:26 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Higher-end Tatula 200 Replacement
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6527
Re: Higher-end Tatula 200 Replacement
Back to the subject at hand, is a Tatula 300 considered higher end??? I would assume there are round reels that would fit the requirements. The Lexa has 9 bearings, not sure where, it is a full spool shaft with no dual pinion support, right? I wouldn't say the Tat. 300 is high end it feels industri...
Re: Stella 22
I don't know if Shimano is trying their best to release ugly reels, but this thing looks like a $250 reel, not a $750 one. This and the new Aldebaran are :| I agree, a lot of Shimano's reels are ugly now! the Vanford looks like a $40.00 Okuma and the Stradics look like all the other low end reels b...
- Tue Feb 01, 2022 4:06 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Daiwa 20 luvias
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2072
Re: Daiwa 20 luvias
They have high quality felt washers and the drags are amazing just like the Certate's, for what it's worth I switched several of my Ci4+ and Sustain's over to Carbon Tex, and within the first year reinstalled the felt washers. I tried a number of high quality grease's with them but the Carbon washer...
- Fri Dec 03, 2021 6:04 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Looking at a Daiwa Certate LT 3000 or 4000
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4593
Re: Looking at a Daiwa Certate LT 3000 or 4000
There are two different size 3000's the CXH (compact, 2500 body) and the XH (4000 Body), the XH is a heavy duty and a more powerful reel, it comes with a 5mm longer handle and larger knob. I have a 2500, 3000CXH and 4000, and use the 4000 the least it punches way above it's weight and just seams lik...
- Mon Jul 19, 2021 3:49 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: So what is the point of the Micro Module Gears outside of marketing?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3997
Re: So what is the point of the Micro Module Gears outside of marketing?
I purchased 4 Micro Module Gear reels and all of them let me down, I bought nothing but Shimano for well over twenty years but all of those reels gears became geary VERY quickly, I have not bought another Shimano, I have purchased a truck load of Diawa's since though! If nothing else Shimano encoura...
- Tue May 25, 2021 2:22 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Has the BG been replaced?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3105
Re: Has the BG been replaced?
The BG has been a very successful reel for Daiwa! I think they are just having trouble filling orders, there's nothing as good in that price range!
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