Daiwa Sol Troubles

[toumo]

I'm new to baitcasting and have four baitcasters. Of all the four, I'm having trouble with my Sol. Every time I'm casting, I'm usually getting backlashes/overruns most of the time. I have the reel on a ML rod. The sizes i'm trying to throw are jigs/lures anywhere from 1/8 oz to 1/2 oz. Any advices will be helpful. Thanks.

[WoodT]

I think 1/8 total weight...as well as lures under 5/16 total weight that are not aerodynamic...are tough for a Sol, at least for me. A Sol spool is relatively heavy.

Maybe put on something that casts well, perhaps a 5 inch Senkos. Dial the magnet out to 10 and set the tension in enough for a slow drop. Then start backing off the dial. Just rule out that it isn't the reel, first.

[runmax08]

Ok.............Make sure you don't have to much line on the spool. Next check your tension control knob (handle side knob). I would adjust the control so that there is very slight movement in the spool. (side to side) Set your magnetic brake to 7 and use a weight of 1/4 ounce or higher. When casting don't overcast or overthrow, a medium light rod requires less torque to throw a 1/4 ounce bait. Finally, always use or learn to use your thumb to slow or stop the spool when necessary. Once you learn to control the spool, you can decrease the magnetic braking factor to increase your casting distance.

[Redfish]

All good advice here. The Sol (and the Steez to an even greater extent) have a hard learning curve. Practice with heavier lures and get it down pat then move down to lighter lures. Don't give up on it it is a great reel!

[hobobob]

On these mag V reels. Check the two red slider block on the spool rotor. Many will have one or both blocks stuck. Pulling on the rotor and you should see the two blocks sliding out as you pull, move back in when you release. Just add tiny bit of oil on the block's sliding rails if it is stuck. When the two blocks are moving freely, you should get a more consistent braking result.

[angry john]

I have three two alphas ito's and one sol. I have found that the reel is very sensitive to line level on the spool. If it is full then it casts very well, far, very easy. When the amount of line is less then it does not cast near as well and I tend to try and help out and put in a little extra effort and its all down hill after that. Start with a moderate lure like a stick worm or 1/2 oz crankbait. The wind is your mortal enemy when learning this reel. Crank up the brake and spool tension until you get a good feel and no backlashes and move fwd from there. My first days were very rough, and now I love this platform. Best of luck.

[toumo]

Thank you everyone for the tips. I will try to use these tips to get me going on my sol.

[jlb]

off topic, but can yall tell me if the sol has a drag tracking levelwind?

[cst]

off topic, but can yall tell me if the sol has a drag tracking levelwind?

Do any low profiles have that?

[Bass Junkie]

off topic, but can yall tell me if the sol has a drag tracking levelwind?

Do any low profiles have that?

Daiwa 153HST does, and I believe there is a new Lew's model that features it as well...

[hobobob]

Does it matter? The levelwind doesn't sync when you cast, you'll be out of sync anyway you look at it.

[Gabriel]

Does it matter? The levelwind doesn't sync when you cast, you'll be out of sync anyway you look at it.

It's more about drag to my understanding. If you reel in say 15 feet of line before your lure gets bit you will have approximately 15 feet of perfectly aligned line if the fish makes a run and more if you reel it in a ways before the fish runs.