Bassmar wrote:

Heronimo wrote:Curious- why the fuego second to the Sedona? I tend to like Daiwa's but I don't have anything under 3000 size.

Because I prefer Shimano spinners to Daiwa

I would say the same. I think Shimano has Daiwa beat for spinning (debatable for baitcasters).

How would you spool braid on an air spool? Mono backing?

I would get a Stradic FJ

Seriously cheap Chinese made bearings being sold from a Russian web site, why shouldn’t they be good quality abec7’s, hahaha! =)))) =)))) =)))) =)))) =)))) =)))) =)))) =)))) =)))) =)))) To be fair the chineese spools are super cheap from chineese website that sells illegal copies of countless produ...

Is it ok to spool these spools with 10 lb braid?

I'm pretty sure that there is already a thread on this but I'm not sure. There has been instances where the dip would mess with automotive clear coat so I would be careful dipping your reels. Also there are only so many parts of the reel you can wrap. It is impossible to fully wrap the mid frame and...

Rebuild the spool using the part diagram to help you. It is a really easy process. I can make a quick video if you want.

What are some ways I can modify my reel to make it lighter? The reel I am specifically working on right now is a T3 Ballistic. Is it safe to drill holes in the main gear like some super light reels have?

JA, what do you mean by "diminishing"? I don't like the T3 reels besides the spools, but my fishing buddy love them to death. Different stroke for different people I guess. Compared to other Daiwa models, Pixy, TD series, Zillion among them, which come out of the strong and with proper maintenance,...

Paint it

There are TONS of threads just like this

This is another one that the groove doesn't fit how the TWS works. Both of the grooves in this picture are at an angle to the left. Wind your reel and watch the TWS and see how the line rides on the TWS. Then explain to me how you can get two grooves like in the picture. The grooves would have to b...

What material do you use to make the jigs?

Maybe contact Lews and ask them... They have outstanding CS

Is a 40 sized reel more like a 4000 or a 3000. I am talking in general not a specific reel.