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by IAY
Mon Aug 29, 2016 4:25 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Spending big money on spinning reel?
Replies: 25
Views: 10150

Re: Spending big money on spinning reel?

mhood wrote:Point me to the USDM Stella500 please...I missed the announcement.
I'm just saying that a 1000S will make you more than happy ^^ I have a 2016 Vanquish C2000HGS(1000 size) and that thing is the best UL spinning reel you can have right now imo.
by IAY
Mon Aug 29, 2016 12:19 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Spending big money on spinning reel?
Replies: 25
Views: 10150

Re: Spending big money on spinning reel?

The JDM 1000 are same size as 500 US I believe.
by IAY
Sun Aug 28, 2016 4:13 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Spending big money on spinning reel?
Replies: 25
Views: 10150

Re: Spending big money on spinning reel?

may I ask what you would want a 500 sized reel for? Ice fishing? panfish? (ultra light)? No logic to it...I just want it. I have a Laguna 500 on a GLoomis 6400 IMX that I just love for crappie and panfish. I've always wanted a really top drawer 500 sized reel. A stella500 with a 1000 spool would pr...
by IAY
Sat Aug 27, 2016 6:07 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: 2016 Shimano Bantam 168M and Conquest 50DC
Replies: 13
Views: 7336

Re: 2016 Shimano Bantam 168M and Conquest 50DC

That's really slick!
by IAY
Wed Aug 03, 2016 4:00 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Best 100 size distance casting stock baitcaster 500$ or less
Replies: 17
Views: 8283

Re: Best 100 size distance casting stock baitcaster 500$ or

Metanium MGL can really can after it. I have both, and I am a Shimano guy, but Daiwa did the new Steez reallllll right. Wow, I might have to grab one as well. Being the Shimano guy I know you are - those are strong words! I always had affinity for T wing lol. The way that line comes off the spool f...
by IAY
Tue Aug 02, 2016 11:10 am
Forum: Swimbait Fishing
Topic: Swimbait reel
Replies: 31
Views: 39240

Re: Swimbait reel

JonathanBlaise wrote:isnt line capacity an issue with the z2020?
It's understated.
by IAY
Tue Aug 02, 2016 9:44 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Best 100 size distance casting stock baitcaster 500$ or less
Replies: 17
Views: 8283

Re: Best 100 size distance casting stock baitcaster 500$ or

Fishing4Fun wrote:Metanium MGL can really can after it.
I have both, and I am a Shimano guy, but Daiwa did the new Steez reallllll right.
by IAY
Mon Aug 01, 2016 11:22 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: '14 Stella vs '16 Vanquish
Replies: 5
Views: 2624

Re: '14 Stella vs '16 Vanquish

Refinement, yes. Vanquish is a lot lighter and easier to manipulate a lure, Stella is more powerful because of the construction.
by IAY
Wed Jul 27, 2016 11:53 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Help me find best frogging reel
Replies: 37
Views: 13722

Re: Help me find best frogging reel

Exsence DC.
by IAY
Sat Jul 16, 2016 9:44 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2016 Vanquish
Replies: 38
Views: 16078

Re: 2016 Vanquish

capesmallie wrote:What is the general consensus here 2016 model or the previous one which I am seeing for 300$
Performance wise, they are not on the same league.
by IAY
Sun Jul 10, 2016 1:58 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Megabass vs steez vs opus spinning reel?
Replies: 11
Views: 5360

Re: Megabass vs steez vs opus spinning reel?

I would get the Steez or Exist... You already have the solid heavy reel in Stella, getting Opus would have two similar reels.
by IAY
Wed Jun 08, 2016 10:30 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Most manageable fluorocarbon?
Replies: 48
Views: 25122

Re: Most manageable fluorocarbon?

Shooter FC Sniper. I have tried R18 Fluoro Limited (JDM Tatsu) but I like Shooter FC Sniper far better, much better smoother coating, and the 8-12 lb range is softer than R18.
by IAY
Tue May 31, 2016 12:19 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: is the sustain the USDM twinpower model?
Replies: 7
Views: 3504

Re: is the sustain the USDM twinpower model?

I have a twin power and it seemed nicer than the Sustains I have used... personally, (and this may be conspiracy theory thinking) I think Shimano sends the US lower quality product (at the same price points and product positions) then they sell in JDM. It's not conspiracy theory at all... All of US...
by IAY
Fri May 27, 2016 10:04 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Steez SV TW 1016SH
Replies: 67
Views: 37270

Re: Steez SV TW 1016SH

Doesn't IP series have finer gears than J-Dream series? It very well could. I may have mixed them up. I'm not too worried about the plastic. It can be replaced easily if needed but I'm sure its engineered really well. I would not be worried about it either. Sounds like its a really nice well built ...