Steez 103H vs. Pixy Type-R

zodiak311 · Post by **zodiak311** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:15 am

Hi TT,
I am trying to figure out what my next finesse reel will be? I have a Steez 103H and it has been stellar, but am wondering if I should get another one, or the Pixy Type-R for weightless Senkos, drop shotting, and lite cranks. Any input is much appreciated.

-Z

ecu daniel 14 · Post by **ecu daniel 14** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:40 am

Thats simple! Get the Pixy-R..get the best of both top of the line Daiwa reels.

zodiak311 · Post by **zodiak311** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 12:15 pm

ecu daniel 14 wrote:Thats simple! Get the Pixy-R..get the best of both top of the line Daiwa reels.

That's what I was thinking, but conisdering the fact that I can get a second hand Steez at a good price, while all the Pixy-R's are new right now...

I guess what I am trying to figure out, is if the performance difference between the two, justifies the difference in price...

5bites · Post by **5bites** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:50 pm

That's my problem. You can buy a used steez for $300-350 and have a reel that will do everything a bass guy could ask. It will cast as well as a pixy of any kind except the most extreme lowest weights and I don't throw crappie jigs to bass, much. On the other hand if you already have a few steez's then a px type r would be cool for a change of scenery.

spencerinstl · Post by **spencerinstl** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 3:06 pm

There is a new px 68 on ebay with a buy it now price of $435 which is pretty good considering the price on them has gone up this year.

wsmith · Post by **wsmith** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 3:56 pm

I have a steez 100sha and 103sha and would love a new pixy but it would be real hard for me to buy a $500 real and not have a micro click spool tension. Thats one of the things that stand out to me....

blakjack23 · Post by **blakjack23** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 4:00 am

Check out the Alphas 105 Finesse, its my new favorite reel....and can be had for $200 less than the PX-R

knht · Post by **knht** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 4:59 am

blakjack23 wrote:Check out the Alphas 105 Finesse, its my new favorite reel....and can be had for $200 less than the PX-R

can't wait for a showdown between Alphas 105 and Pixy68/Type R. I know i know, they are of different league judging from price point but am keen to know for 200 bucks less, how much less performance wise.

blakjack23 · Post by **blakjack23** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:48 am

knht wrote:
blakjack23 wrote:Check out the Alphas 105 Finesse, its my new favorite reel....and can be had for $200 less than the PX-R
can't wait for a showdown between Alphas 105 and Pixy68/Type R. I know i know, they are of different league judging from price point but am keen to know for 200 bucks less, how much less performance wise.

Honestly I don't think there can be too much difference performance-wise. I imagine the extra price comes from the jump from Alum to MG and the carbon fiber handle.

chasiubao73 · Post by **chasiubao73** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 6:20 am

Depends on how light you want to go. I would go with the Pixy Type R since you already have a steez just for the sake of variety or just get both =P

zodiak311 · Post by **zodiak311** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 7:50 am

blakjack23 wrote:Check out the Alphas 105 Finesse, its my new favorite reel....and can be had for $200 less than the PX-R

What is the lightest thing you can throw on it?

blakjack23 · Post by **blakjack23** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:28 am

I don't normally throw anything too light, but the other day I was throwing a 3/32 ounce jighead with a Berkley power worm and it was handling it just fine....and that was on a 7' MF Elite. I'm sure on a ML or L rod it will kick even more ass

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