T3/Ryoga/Steez TWS drop right in.

Daiwa Alphas Air and Alphas SV. Very similar platform to the Pixy but a nicer retrieve thanks to the aluminum frame and, on some, brass gears.

Don't do it. They don't upgrade the shipping container so whatever container is used in Japan will be what comes to your door. The shipping costs can be outrageous too. I got my Orochi XX JPN through Buyee and it cost like $200 in shipping alone and there is no easy way to back out of a purchase and...

Kuying Topcaster ML for starters. The problem is that the Teton L is a trout rod and more or less an UL rod despite the L rating. A Light powerd BFS rod like a Volkey 68L would be a nice one step up on power but are not going to be had for $100 even used. You might be able to track down a new or use...

I was under the impression that these had an inferior gear set to the Tatulas that made the reel less smooth. I wouldn't even describe the Tatulas as butter smooth. Interesting.

Does anyone think the short distance to the levelwind might affect the Bantam's casting? I doubt it for heavier lures, but haven't heard of anyone using lighter lures with this tank of a reel. I really hate to beat a dead horse, but I am still seeing the -1 bearing count all over the place. People'...

That purple to blue color change on that IS and those blue parts... Love it.

I think my Steez has autism.

Here is the other new Daiwa.

Right on Brian, glad you got fixed up! So what's your thoughts on this reel(besides the pinion issue) after having it in hand and digging through it? I think it is a beautiful and functional reel. Simplistic in nature really. It uses the Steez SV TW style cam plate, which I found surprising given t...

Plastic, Magforce, $100.

It's definitely got a Korean OEM vibe about it but it does not match any known DOYO platforms. Its the LFS platform. Gen4 Abus, LFS Lews....its just that obvious. Lol I was on their site and didn't see any platforms with matching screw locations and frame shape. The LFS is the Doyo Allterrain and i...

It's definitely got a Korean OEM vibe about it but it does not match any known DOYO platforms.

That gap between the handle side plate and frame. Can't unsee.

Has anyone confirmed that the Engetsu PG/HG micro mod gears fit the Curado and Scorpion 70? The reel is a 70 platform reel so I would assume they would fit. I'm not looking to do the swap myself because I have an Engetsu PG but am perplexed by the lack of discussion or interest. Did we forget the Sc...