zenbassr wrote:

Tokugawa wrote: You laugh!

and when your kid wants his/her own Mag3D, does the grin disappear or do you laugh even harder?

I'll let you know when I get there.

Hopefully by then the Mag 3D will be in a cheaper reel.

Other than part of the yoke plate/assembly being plastic, I don't see anymore plastic than was used in the TD-Z (pictured on top). :-k *Not including the plastic externals....drag star, pawl cap and drag star....which is disappointing. Also disappointing is the 3 bushings in the handle and wormgear...

RWSCHMITZ wrote:This post is very interesting, funny Daiwa is always trying to come out with the Ultimate Braking System for a reel but most guys won't use it ?????

I think all of the major manufacturers are doing the same.

Shimano: DC, DC+,
Daiwa: Mag 3D
Pure Fishing: Dual braking systems

zenbassr wrote:that really ties into the title of my post... using that example, what do you do when you hand over the same reel to your kid with novice thumb and he hits the same distance as you?

You laugh!

Looking at the evolution of braking systems to where they are today, do we even need to have a trained thumb anymore? The latest generation of reels come equipped with dual-braking, MagV, MagZ, iDC+, DC4x8, and Magforce 3D... presumably you can dial in the optimal setting for just about any scenari...

BucketHunter wrote:anyone have insider info on the next time the pro qualifier reels go on sale? hate paying 100 for something i know can be had for 70-80, and they are really not around used.

BPS typically has a Labor Day sale...not sure what items they will put up tho.

Well...if you fish them that much, then go with a custom.

The Lami LMB864 is a siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick 5" and 6" senko blank.

BPS Pro Qualifier
New Chronados

Those are the only two I can think of...

I used both. I quit using spinning gear due to line twist. I practiced throwing baits using the bait casting gear and found that the backlashes virtually disappeared the more I practiced. Additionally, my casting and pitching accuracy increased tremendously with virtually zero line twist. As mentio...

Hello guys, Anyone have a good method for getting line twists out? I tend to have some issues when Drop Shotting. I mostly use Sunline Sniper 6-8#. I started using a swivel and it helped a bit however I fish Erie mostly so I am constantly re-tying and it was just too much. Do you guys prefer the po...

Thanks for the teardown!

My two thoughts:
1. I think I might go for the Ballistic if it has a metal main gear.
2. Daiwa should have used inserts and fine pitch machine screws instead of those screws. Not a fan.

You are going to lose more fish than normal on those baits...just the nature of the game. Slop, topwater, big fish, unforgiving line and stout tackle = recipe for losing fish. :lol: I agree with Stuckey - get a slightly longer (7'2"-7'4") and more powerful rod. I use the Lami frogging rod and it is ...

Good!

I pulled all the posts that were argumentative after my warning. I'm serious. Either chill out or have your little flame wars via PM.

Everyone knock it off. That's enough.