I believe there may be some truth to the reported t- wing grooving.These reported cases seem to be highly isolated.There are many reels out there with no problems at all.I don't think testing a random batch of T-wings will result in any conclusive information. The key here is rather the response an...

The FS is remarkably light and balanced for such a longer rod. Crazy thing is you do not realize it is stout as heck till you need it. It really is one of those models that is a joy to fish with and you will forget its 7' 9" as well.

megabass orochi XX perfect pitch and flipping stick: same lure and line ratings, same number of guides, yet the PP is rated XH instead of XXH and is7 inches shorter, yet it weighs 0.4 ounces more. does anyone know why? I am asking this with good intent and not trying to belittle in any way. I am ho...

No issues here either. I've got 4-5 fish in the 5+ lb range in the last month or two, and about 100 more fish. I've used braid, fluoro, and mono. Ilure, can you give me a reason why you won't contact daiwa about this "grooving" you are having? Every single one of your posts is about grooving and ta...

I believe there may be some truth to the reported t- wing grooving.These reported cases seem to be highly isolated.There are many reels out there with no problems at all.I don't think testing a random batch of T-wings will result in any conclusive information. The key here is rather the response an...

The price differences make it too hard to call in a sense. Obviously the Steez is a top of the line elite reel but it comes with a price point to match. I loved all my Zillions. had a ton and they never let me down. Switched to all Tatulas and I have had ZERO drop in performance or durability. My Ta...

For sure great with squarebills.

Tatula r 8.1, super duty is a little lighter, use sd for flipping and pitching, never thought of it as a frog/top water reel, could work... but I like the tatula's smoothness. Just my 2 cents. Do you think the tatula type r has enough drag to handle delta frog fishing? More than enough. Been catchi...

As I do understand loyalists will defend their brand and counter any « unproven » spouting by overanalyzing pictures, I was also curious to the original OP’s question…. If you call BS, then so be it, continue enjoying your Tats and move along lolol crap happens, if anything Daiwa will fix the issue...

I heard there are no changes in the Steez line but there is a new zillion on the way. One thing I am thankful for is the TT community is not designing Daiwa reels. Like somone posted early it would be a small demographic. I like how you guys trick out your reels but I leave a the reel design to the...

I extend the offer to anyone that thinks they have grooving. Either contact Daiwa or shoot me your info here and your reel will be replaced. Daiwa is not getting any of these back with that issue so if it is indeed happening it would benefit them to inspect it. Daiwa takes and quality issues serious...

I heard there are no changes in the Steez line but there is a new zillion on the way. One thing I am thankful for is the TT community is not designing Daiwa reels. Like somone posted early it would be a small demographic. I like how you guys trick out your reels but I leave a the reel design to the...

Send me your contact info along with purchase specifics on the reel and i will make sure it gets to the right folks at Daiwa to look into it. Just message me here. Thanks. Daiwa employee?? :shock: I don't think its been a big secret or anything that I have a Daiwa association. The powers that be he...

Send me your contact info along with purchase specifics on the reel and i will make sure it gets to the right folks at Daiwa to look into it. Just message me here. Thanks.

MediumHeavy wrote:Starting to get the itch to buy a new stick and can't wait to see what casting model(s) are in the works. If anybody in-the-know has any hints, by all means give us a tease

I know the 10 or so they are picking from and will ask what I can say and not say publicly.