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by Tony9
Sun Jun 04, 2023 10:01 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Where are the shimanos?
Replies: 1500
Views: 758500

Re: Where are the shimanos?

Took the new 23 Antares DC MD out for a spin.

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by Tony9
Fri Jan 27, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Daiwa SV103 vs Zillion SV TW
Replies: 63
Views: 22285

Re: Daiwa SV103 vs Zillion SV TW

If I'm not mistaken, the Catalina TW also comes with the bronze "Hyper Digigear" as well.
by Tony9
Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:10 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Daiwa SS Air TW
Replies: 79
Views: 22122

Re: Daiwa SS Air TW

Looked through the cache on my browser and was able to retrieve some pics.

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by Tony9
Fri Jan 20, 2023 6:19 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: New 2023 JDM Reels
Replies: 40
Views: 6438

Re: New 2023 JDM Reels

Daiwa took down the link to the SS Air. Perhaps someone hit the "upload to server" button when they shouldn't have. Hopefully we'll get an official announcement soon.
by Tony9
Thu Jan 19, 2023 9:36 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Daiwa limitbreaker
Replies: 25
Views: 5429

Re: Daiwa limitbreaker

Phone app is used for logging stats and to push software updates into the reel (new braking modes, etc). It's not used to operate the reel.

There's a button on the palm side plate to select the brake mode (currently 4) and brake strength (8 total) using short or long presses.
by Tony9
Thu Jan 19, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: New 2023 JDM Reels
Replies: 40
Views: 6438

Re: New 2023 JDM Reels

The spool is not symmetrical. Curious what changes Daiwa made to the braking system. https://www.daiwa.com/jp/resources/fishing/item/reel/bait_rl/ss_air_tw/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2022/12/09/SS_Air_TW_85L_002.jpg I like the redesigned palm side plate. https://www.daiwa.com/jp/resources/fishing/item/re...
by Tony9
Thu Jan 19, 2023 12:00 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: New 2023 JDM Reels
Replies: 40
Views: 6438

Re: New 2023 JDM Reels

New SS Air https://www.daiwa.com/jp/fishing/item/reel/bait_rl/ss_air_tw/index.html Looks like a new Magforce called SS Magforce. Pictures aren't loading up yet. SS MAGFORCE (Simple & Swift MAGFORCE) SS AIR TW has developed a new SS MAGFORCE with the aim of improving cast feel. Along with the develop...
by Tony9
Sun Aug 14, 2022 1:15 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: What is your rod for tiny cranks ?
Replies: 33
Views: 6578

Re: What is your rod for tiny cranks ?

I just received my Yamaga 82/B. Great price on Digitaka so I could not pass it up. Great quality as expected and exceptionally lightweight. Does not feel like a 8ft+ rod when handling it because it is so light. I plan to use it in the 3-10g range. Can't wait to try it next weekend.
by Tony9
Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:22 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Daiwa Alphas Sv TW 800s
Replies: 35
Views: 9350

Re: Daiwa Alphas Sv TW 800s

I was able to take mine out for a few hours today. Spooled it 8lb Berkley X9 braid. First thing I did was open it up and installed a clicking drag from Sagisi Customs. The spool weighs 12.7g on my scale, so very similar to the normal spool. I threw lures from 3g to 7g. Handled them fine and effortle...
by Tony9
Mon May 30, 2022 12:34 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Where are the shimanos?
Replies: 1500
Views: 758500

Re: Where are the shimanos?

Loving this new combo. Extremely light and balanced.
22 Aldebaran BFS XG
22 Expride 163L-BFS

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by Tony9
Mon Mar 21, 2022 10:31 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: 8'-9' Casting rod?
Replies: 21
Views: 5629

Re: 8'-9' Casting rod?

Off the top of my head the Okuma Celilo kokanee rods. There's an 8 foot UL and L powered casting rod. https://okumafishingusa.com/products/celilo-specialty-rods You can also look into casting kokanee trolling rods from other manufacturers. There are also ajing casting rods that are long but typicall...
by Tony9
Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:30 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Steez SV 103H ticking/clacking sound when casting
Replies: 6
Views: 2074

Re: Steez SV 103H ticking/clacking sound when casting

The pinion should not be engaged when casting.

I would check the palm side spool bearing first since you already swapped spools with the same result.
by Tony9
Wed Mar 02, 2022 10:27 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: New 2020 Shimano Metanium
Replies: 95
Views: 61469

Re: New 2020 Shimano Metanium

Can't find the posts about it but some said that even with the drag backed off all the way the there was still considerable drag pressure on these reels. I just got on another one in from Japan today and it had the same issue. I break down my reels when I get them to add bearings where applicable a...
by Tony9
Sun Feb 27, 2022 7:16 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Rays studio inductor plus a type r inductor spring on sv spool
Replies: 46
Views: 20824

Re: Rays studio inductor plus a type r inductor spring on sv spool

Hard to find good performance spools for the OG Zillion. 100M spools gets snatched up as soon as they're posted for sale. I just ended up getting spacers. Problem solved. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003568500284.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.252b2b33EZaNTQ&algo_pvid=16d003a4-b3de-4ee0-b8a2...
by Tony9
Fri Jan 21, 2022 12:22 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Seriously still no news about new '22 reels?
Replies: 91
Views: 23847

Re: Seriously still no news about new '22 reels?

Another Zillion variant. Silver Wolf SV TW PE Special https://www.daiwa.com/jp/fishing/item/special/product/silverwolfsvtw/ https://www.daiwa.com/jp/resources/fishing/item/special/product/silverwolfsvtw/img/main_sp.jpg?0119 https://www.daiwa.com/jp/resources/fishing/item/special/product/silverwolfsv...