Hey Bantam1,

Does Shimano still service this platform? If not, are the parts for it still available?

Thanks,

triple_illusion

looking forward to something new! gen 1 & 2 cumaras were beautiful but the red just didnt do it for me...

Is there a special tool that your reel tech's use to remove these flathead screws common to many Daiwa reels? http://i61.tinypic.com/2r2yvfa.jpg I service all my own reels and would love a specialty screwdriver for this purpose... This one... http://www.hedgehog-studio.co.jp/product/12 thats a hex....

Is there a special tool that your reel tech's use to remove these flathead screws common to many Daiwa reels?



I service all my own reels and would love a specialty screwdriver for this purpose...

thats correct, got my terms crossed.....its the actual outer piece that is made of plastic...

I have a Lexa 300 I am going to service for a friend. I noticed the anti-reverse bearing has a plastic race, so I was wondering if there are any other model Daiwa reels that have an all metal anti-reverse bearing that I could swap?

Thank you for your reply!

Daiwa, I once purchsed the Steez XBD frog rod through ebay. It was broken during shipping. It came from a guy claiming to be a Daiwa rep (Angelo). He claimed to have gotten it from Ish Monroe. It had a longer handle than is currently advertised. Current offerings claim to be 15 inches from butt cap ...

i got this rod 3 days ago. took it out last nite and caught one 3 lb bass and the tip broke off. im hoping someone can help me locate an older model somewhere to serve as a replacement. this rod is the cumara reaction 69mh; i do not like the new red ones...

i purchased a pair of spool pin pliers from a forum member, and they were defective: http://i46.tinypic.com/256g1v9.jpg but i am happy to report that boca replaced them at no charge (except shipping on my end) and also threw in a mouse pad and some stickers: http://i50.tinypic.com/2h5sku8.jpg it was...