That paint just glows. Very nice!
Slp has some shiny blue pearl knobs that would look killer on there.
http://japantackle.com/tuning-parts/han ... 01249.html

Nope but I'm interested in this one as well.. Looks like it'd be a nice short range spinnerbait rod.

I'm betting it's that ridiculously thin and short handle causing the discomfort. I've had the 7'mh mojo for a short time, never could get comfortable with that grip..

I've seen that happen if the shim at the base of the driveshaft is worn or lost.. Happens with fuegos & tdzs once the small felt spacer under the shaft is worn aswell.. Don't recall whether the steez has a shim or felt pad under the shafts but that's where I'd start troubleshooting.

I'm with ya on that. Loved the old lt & tds rods, especially the handles. They're some of the most comfortable I've ever fished. The steez air beam seats are comfortable but shaped much differently than the tds seats are. They're more rounded, there's no blank contact and they lack the flared edges ...

Don't know about any non clicking cap options.
The clicking cc caps from hedgehog or slp will fit although it requires a rubber o ring installed on top of the existing one.

Casting technique prolly has a bigger effect on the results than we're taking into account here.

mark poulson wrote:Will the SV TWS handle, with bearings, fit on the A TW?

Yes, itll fit.

If you were only going to bomb 1+ oz lures, an sv spool is not a good choice. It's a control spool, not to say that it can't bomb heavy lures, you can fish cranks on a flipping stick, but there are much better options. 1oz and up you'd be better off with a Zillion hlc or a Z2020/200.

Tw had em @ $199 for the classic sale.

According to the model # it's a 2 piece rod.. Sorry I can't help ya more than that.

A steez front plate looks nice on the ss sv.. Zaion dragstar or a steez star. Longer handle maybe.. The cast cap can be swapped out too but it requires a second o ring to fit properly.

Seller hasn't had much activity, but if this shows up at all and in 1 piece, I am happy :big grin: . Been looking for one for awhile now. I was the only bidder which makes me worry a bit. Picked it up for $75. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Daiwa-Cielo-Casting-Rod-/232300430792?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPa...

I'd pick an SV103.. It can do just about anything from finesse to frogs.

The colors on those baits are unreal!
Your photography skills are quite impressive too.
Well done sir!