Hi there, I used both Daiwa and Shimano top of their products, I switched definitively to Shimano after I got busted in 3 consecutive trips to Brazil for peacock bass and 1 trip to Mexico for largemouth. I had to send back to Japan 2 different Daiwa Z2020 H and SH for repair as the spool release th...

This reel is built for sea bass or stripers? I..e 20 lbs of saltwater fish and reel weighs under 7.5 ounces.

Its been a while since i had the opportunity to visit Japan. Its an unbelievable place to shop for tackle. Tokyo was our destination and i did visit Mount Fuji. I didn't get to fish however there were tackle shops on every corner. Learn to use the transit system and be careful.

Abu Revo3 SX-L(IVCB 4 conversion, with 4.6:1 Toro Winch gears) for medium. And Lews BB2 lefty with BPS Pro qualifier 4.7:1 gears for deep. OG ZLN CC as a back up with HLC spool. Picked up a TDZ100ML and could use the Zillion HLC spool. Stuffed in CVZ203L 5.1:1 gearing, Hopefully trying this weekend...

It depends on the cover. Heavy wood cover i would use fluorocarbon or heavy mono. Fishing deep water cover i would use a combination of braid with a fluorocarbon leader. Using braid only is an easy way to lose expensive baits when fishing heavy wood cover.

The original Lew's bb1n. Large v spool and 4:3 gear ratio with 3 ball bearings.

SteveSchmelzle wrote:while technology may have improved, the cost cutting measures companies are employing, then selling "snake oil" to cover up the lack of quality.

Reels, not so.

Which means prices should continue dropping.....IMO!

8 Alpha's .............wow........???

This spool structure has fewer parts and handles heavy loads when cranking. Its supported by three bearings. Right?

Daiwa TD2 HI

Yeh Cal just messaged me deleted it and said its 'self promotion' - I've replied to him about that. Oh hey TT liked the images too :-k Anyhow anyone wants pics - on my Insta search via my name - its a "not for profit page". My thoughts... Nice frame and associated parts, the idler gear for the leve...

Check this out................ https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?p=Megabass+Rhodium+reel%3F&fr=tightropetb&imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alize1.com%2Fnorth-one%2Fimg%2FB%2FB6994_8.jpg#id=21&iurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.megabass.co.jp%2Fsite%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F04%2Frhodium73_main01.jpg&a...

The utralight ugly stick 7' foot medium light is inexpensive but very durable and will handle 1/8 ounce baits. It provides fly rod like action if you hook Mr Big Stuff....lol

Well I guess the reaming is almost over.................I might have to buy a MGXtreme 2 on eBay. Get a JDM LV7. Smaller reel, and better overall for light baits. What about the new Daiwa-Bait-Reel-Black-Bath-Steeves-SV-TW-1012SV-XH Would this one work well in Russia or China? https://www.ebay.com/...

Well I guess the reaming is almost over.................I might have to buy a MGXtreme 2 on eBay.