Adding the new school to the old school - TD-Ito

cndbasshunter · Post by **cndbasshunter** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 12:36 pm

Just picked up a TD-Ito in great condition and decided to add a little new school to it. This is my second TD-Ito and won't be the last.

TD-Ito
SV Deep Spool (RCS1000)
Hedge Hog AIR bearings
Carbontex Drag
6.3:1 Gear Upgrade
Megabass IS Drag Star
90mm Carbon Handle
Hedge Hog Bling Parts

Gblaze · Post by **Gblaze** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 12:44 pm

this post was all tell and no show

IAY · Post by **IAY** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 12:44 pm

Someday I will find a pristine condition Ito

, its absolutely stunning. How hard is it to keep them in good condition? I know that people complain about paint chipping etc.

cndbasshunter · Post by **cndbasshunter** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 12:50 pm

IAY wrote:Someday I will find a pristine condition Ito , its absolutely stunning. How hard is it to keep them in good condition? I know that people complain about paint chipping etc.

Considering the reels are 10+ years old not bad. I do notice some small pin hole paint buble on the bottom. Other than that the odd scratch is bound to happen, adds character. I dont plan on ever selling my daiwa / megabass reels.

spencerinstl · Post by **spencerinstl** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:16 pm

IAY wrote:Someday I will find a pristine condition Ito , its absolutely stunning. How hard is it to keep them in good condition? I know that people complain about paint chipping etc.

Reel cover. If you pull the reel cover off, put it in your back pocket,
fish with the reel/rod, and then put the reel cover back on the reel before you set it down to grab another rod, you can keep the reel looking awesome.

cndbasshunter · Post by **cndbasshunter** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 2:16 pm

Gblaze wrote:this post was all tell and no show

Pic work now?

trout27 · Post by **trout27** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 2:38 pm

Beautiful reel!!!

Thanks,

Ryan

Teal101 · Post by **Teal101** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 2:39 pm

IAY wrote:Someday I will find a pristine condition Ito , its absolutely stunning. How hard is it to keep them in good condition? I know that people complain about paint chipping etc.

I found one with very minor marks on top. I almost died when I put my first ding in it. I understand now how hard it is to keep them pristine. Reel cover almost all the time. I dumped it landing a fish on the bank.

I love the purple cast cap. Think I might put one on mine.

Will-Fish · Post by **Will-Fish** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:29 pm

Nice Ryan. Let me know when you plan to sell it. (just Kidding!!!)

staten island angler · Post by **staten island angler** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:48 pm

Sweet looking reel! Mine is very similar, except I changed to a matching spool.

USA-RET · Post by **USA-RET** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 10:08 pm

cndbasshunter wrote:Just picked up a TD-Ito in great condition and decided to add a little new school to it. This is my second TD-Ito and won't be the last.

TD-Ito
SV Deep Spool (RCS1000)
Hedge Hog AIR bearings
Carbontex Drag
6.3:1 Gear Upgrade
Megabass IS Drag Star
90mm Carbon Handle
Hedge Hog Bling Parts

Of all the Daiwa LP reels past and present, I still think the TD-Z was their finest effort (and the Ito, the prettiest).

Some very sweet upgrades.

Just enough purple to set it off. Have you tried a black reel nut instead of purple for more contrast against the retainer?

The CC Knob is "killer" good looking. I need to source one for my Steez.

Well done sir, well done.

igl00jx · Post by **igl00jx** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 10:19 pm

How's that spool in the Ito?
Nice reel btw

389Maverick · Post by **389Maverick** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 11:09 pm

Saaweet!!
The handle makes one helluva difference!
Good looks on the Bis Set.

cndbasshunter · Post by **cndbasshunter** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:04 am

igl00jx wrote:How's that spool in the Ito?
Nice reel btw

Not bad...nice for skipping as the control is the best I've used. For casting I prefer the RCS1012 spool.

toddmc · Post by **toddmc** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:08 am

Looks solid. Now you need a custom rod with an Ito colored reel seat and purple accents from Matagi to go with it.

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