Single Finest JDM Reel?

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Re: Single Finest JDM Reel?

Post by Mike and Pike » Wed Dec 21, 2016 12:49 pm

Gone Phishin wrote:
Cal wrote:
Teal101 wrote: but oh well. Low gear ratios just dont sell as much anymore.
Yeah... that's what they said about lefty reels too... i can't tell you how many manufacturers look at me at ICAST and say, "Yes, it will be available in left hand retrieve too" when they show us a new reel at ICAST :lol: :lol:

Still waiting for the southpaw Tranx. 8-)
For what applications?

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Re: Single Finest JDM Reel?

Post by LgMouthGambler » Wed Dec 21, 2016 6:59 pm

No love for the Scorpion1500? (JDM CU200BSF). After all, let us not forget that these reels are still Rollin strong.
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Re: Single Finest JDM Reel?

Post by MINES » Wed Dec 21, 2016 9:52 pm

TD ito just because "JDM".... also I love the Shimano Met DC reels, love it on windy days and that sweet whine when you cast.....

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Re: Single Finest JDM Reel?

Post by Tony9 » Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:20 am

papabassin wrote:My favorite so far is the Calcutta Conquest 101HG. But then again, I have only cuddled with the Z2020 Black LTD so far. :lol:
+1 on the Conquest 101HG. Just picked one up and it's one sweet reel. Some of my other favorites include Monoblocks, Zillion J-Dream, and Ryoga 1016 and LIN variants.

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Re: Single Finest JDM Reel?

Post by Gone Phishin » Thu Dec 22, 2016 3:22 am

Mike and Pike wrote:
Gone Phishin wrote:
Cal wrote:
Teal101 wrote: but oh well. Low gear ratios just dont sell as much anymore.
Yeah... that's what they said about lefty reels too... i can't tell you how many manufacturers look at me at ICAST and say, "Yes, it will be available in left hand retrieve too" when they show us a new reel at ICAST :lol: :lol:

Still waiting for the southpaw Tranx. 8-)
For what applications?

Bucktails for skis. ;)

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Re: Single Finest JDM Reel?

Post by Mike and Pike » Thu Dec 22, 2016 3:41 am

Gone Phishin wrote:
Mike and Pike wrote:
Gone Phishin wrote:
Cal wrote:
Teal101 wrote: but oh well. Low gear ratios just dont sell as much anymore.
Yeah... that's what they said about lefty reels too... i can't tell you how many manufacturers look at me at ICAST and say, "Yes, it will be available in left hand retrieve too" when they show us a new reel at ICAST :lol: :lol:

Still waiting for the southpaw Tranx. 8-)
For what applications?

Bucktails for skis. ;)
Nice. Have you any interest in a Shrapnel? I assume you are pulling
multiple 10's or above?

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Re: Single Finest JDM Reel?

Post by Gone Phishin » Thu Dec 22, 2016 6:58 am

Mike and Pike wrote:
Gone Phishin wrote:
Mike and Pike wrote:
Gone Phishin wrote:
Cal wrote:
Yeah... that's what they said about lefty reels too... i can't tell you how many manufacturers look at me at ICAST and say, "Yes, it will be available in left hand retrieve too" when they show us a new reel at ICAST :lol: :lol:

Still waiting for the southpaw Tranx. 8-)
For what applications?

Bucktails for skis. ;)
Nice. Have you any interest in a Shrapnel? I assume you are pulling
multiple 10's or above?
I do have a Shrapnel my friend...haven't had a chance to get her on the water. She will live on a SRD...really want a new ski Legend Elite/Tranx combo.

Yes Sir...double Cowgirls.

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Re: Single Finest JDM Reel?

Post by Mike and Pike » Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:25 pm

Gone Phishin wrote:
Mike and Pike wrote:
Gone Phishin wrote:
Mike and Pike wrote:
Gone Phishin wrote:

Still waiting for the southpaw Tranx. 8-)
For what applications?

Bucktails for skis. ;)
Nice. Have you any interest in a Shrapnel? I assume you are pulling
multiple 10's or above?
I do have a Shrapnel my friend...haven't had a chance to get her on the water. She will live on a SRD...really want a new ski Legend Elite/Tranx combo.

Yes Sir...double Cowgirls.
I am sure you will love the Shrapnel.
I personally just could not commit to a 20 oz reel. That Tranx is a beast and a half, literally.

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Re: Single Finest JDM Reel?

Post by toddmc » Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:49 pm

The TD-Z and Steez both have stood the test of time. They were way ahead of their time with their lightness and easy handling profile. The TD-Z would still be relevant with today's extra high speed gears. It's crazy to think how both reels still have top angler's fishing different variants of them on the major tours.

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Re: Single Finest JDM Reel?

Post by Johnny A » Fri Dec 23, 2016 1:21 am

I'm not a Shimano fan at all BUT pure JDM, Calcutta Conquest DC or Antares DC.

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Re: Single Finest JDM Reel?

Post by Farnorth » Fri Dec 23, 2016 9:51 pm

I know most people are listing bass reels but I still keep wanting to get an evergreen Oceanus even though I might only get to use it once a year.

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Re: Single Finest JDM Reel?

Post by Derek777 » Fri Dec 23, 2016 11:16 pm

i would have to say out of all the jdm reels ive owned, it would have to be the evergreen opus-1. just pure joy and a total statement of the direction and values of evergreen in every aspect. packaging, looks, feel, mechanicals, performance. for me, it hasnt been matched, even by the top products from the big 2, the stella and the steez exist.

if only they would produce a baitcaster with the same approach...

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Re: Single Finest JDM Reel?

Post by SHRIMPER » Sat Dec 24, 2016 12:04 am

Another TD-Z JDM variant fan here. I've tried many Shimano and Daiwa reels over the years and none come close to the way it fits in my hands and the tight tolerances in design. Plus all the tuning components still available for it. A close second would be the Zillion J Dream and original HLC.

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Re: Single Finest JDM Reel?

Post by Lawaia » Mon Dec 26, 2016 12:00 am

Obtained a whole lot of different JDM baitcasters and spinners over the years, and although it does have it's limitations as far as applications, the single finest JDM for me is the Shimano Conquest 51.

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Re: Single Finest JDM Reel?

Post by karirick » Mon Dec 26, 2016 1:46 am

Less experienced than most of you, but the newest Conquest 101 is the finest piece of fishing equipment my hands have ever fondled. Not sure how it fishes compared to other legends, or if that was a part of this post, but from a machining and overall quality standpoint it is tops for me. Only complaint is gold vs silver; I would have preferred silver.

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