Reviews out on new 2018 Ryoga?

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Re: Reviews out on new 2018 Ryoga?

Post by wandyhee » Wed May 16, 2018 9:11 pm

My calcutta 400 (400d usdm) line capacity is 180m of 0.30mm 40lb braidx4,

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Re: Reviews out on new 2018 Ryoga?

Post by Strewth » Wed May 16, 2018 10:41 pm

The braid looks thicker than 0.28mm to me, but I could be wrong. It is notoriously difficult to measure the actual diameter of braided lines. One of the most reliable methods is used on the braid testing thread on Stripersonline. By weighing the mass (M) of a one metre length of braid on accurate scales, and using a density of 0.85Mg/mm**3, you can back-figure the diameter using the formula

D= sqrt(4*M/(1000*0.85*pi))

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Re: Reviews out on new 2018 Ryoga?

Post by GOOD YEAR 71 » Thu May 17, 2018 1:05 am

wandyhee wrote:
spookybaits wrote:You sure you don't have the 1016? That line capacity sounds really off :-k
Sir, please click link of pictures i provided above. I'm afraid I don't know the different between 1016 & 1520
I believe that is 1520 shown. I think. Looking at photos perhaps line measured within gauge and line installed are not same? They appear different color. Either way, I do hope you enjoy the reel. Best wishes.
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Re: Reviews out on new 2018 Ryoga?

Post by bigturtle » Thu May 17, 2018 2:33 pm

wandyhee wrote:
bigturtle wrote:I think you're doing something wrong if you only get 60% capacity every time. I find it extremely hard to believe the 1520 spool cant even fit 100 yards of 40lb braid.
mind to explain in detail on what is correct way to spool up main line to achieve 100% as per given spec?
There is no way to be certain the line diameter the manufacture used to determine the spec, or how full/tightly they fill the spool, but according to your report, my 13 metanium has more capacity than your 1520 ryoga. I may not get 100% capacity, but I sure as heck isnt getting 60%. Something's wrong and I don't know what, but all my low profile reels including zillion SV TW and aldebaran has comparable line capacity to your large size ryoga, and thats not right.

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Re: Reviews out on new 2018 Ryoga?

Post by wandyhee » Sun May 20, 2018 8:05 pm

Strewth wrote:The braid looks thicker than 0.28mm to me, but I could be wrong. It is notoriously difficult to measure the actual diameter of braided lines. One of the most reliable methods is used on the braid testing thread on Stripersonline. By weighing the mass (M) of a one metre length of braid on accurate scales, and using a density of 0.85Mg/mm**3, you can back-figure the diameter using the formula

D= sqrt(4*M/(1000*0.85*pi))
Thanks, I did try measure few times using calliper but never get the same result. First 2 try I get 0.3X, those 0.28 that I get is with slight pressure to get thinnest diameter

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Re: Reviews out on new 2018 Ryoga?

Post by wandyhee » Sun May 20, 2018 8:06 pm

GOOD YEAR 71 wrote:
wandyhee wrote:
spookybaits wrote:You sure you don't have the 1016? That line capacity sounds really off :-k
Sir, please click link of pictures i provided above. I'm afraid I don't know the different between 1016 & 1520
I believe that is 1520 shown. I think. Looking at photos perhaps line measured within gauge and line installed are not same? They appear different color. Either way, I do hope you enjoy the reel. Best wishes.
it's mutlicolors braided line, different color for every 10 meters length. thanks :)

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Re: Reviews out on new 2018 Ryoga?

Post by wandyhee » Sun May 20, 2018 8:12 pm

bigturtle wrote:There is no way to be certain the line diameter the manufacture used to determine the spec, or how full/tightly they fill the spool, but according to your report, my 13 metanium has more capacity than your 1520 ryoga. I may not get 100% capacity, but I sure as heck isnt getting 60%. Something's wrong and I don't know what, but all my low profile reels including zillion SV TW and aldebaran has comparable line capacity to your large size ryoga, and thats not right.
Could be due to inconsistent line diameter of cheap kastking brand that I use. will look for another main line soon

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Re: Reviews out on new 2018 Ryoga?

Post by Tim Kelly » Sun May 20, 2018 10:04 pm

Kastking braid on a Ryoga? Hang your head in shame. [-X

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Re: Reviews out on new 2018 Ryoga?

Post by wirinhar » Mon May 21, 2018 9:55 pm

BARRAMANIAC wrote:Just from pictures this reel is based on the Catalina BJ , Millionaire Basara body, with a few alterations with no resemblance to the original ryoga. The old Ryoga was tried and proven on PNG black Bass and Asian Giant Snakehead, will wait for reviews as to how well micro gears hold up.
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Re: Reviews out on new 2018 Ryoga?

Post by bassinbrian » Tue May 22, 2018 6:48 am

Is there an updated ETA on when the US version is going to be available?

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Re: Reviews out on new 2018 Ryoga?

Post by Revofisher » Tue May 22, 2018 3:51 pm

Tackle trap told me end of June for the 1520 size the 1016 might be available before that if not already I think tackle direct has some in stock ?

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Re: Reviews out on new 2018 Ryoga?

Post by wandyhee » Wed May 23, 2018 8:40 pm

Tim Kelly wrote:Kastking braid on a Ryoga? Hang your head in shame. [-X
well, i'm going to replace it soon, maybe with j-braid x8 or sufix 832. but still prefer multicolors line and I saw j-braid x8 available in multicolors

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Re: Reviews out on new 2018 Ryoga?

Post by wandyhee » Thu May 24, 2018 11:41 pm

Did few field test using lures in pictures, retrieving are still super smooth. that's really satisfying me :big grin:

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Re: Reviews out on new 2018 Ryoga?

Post by Tony9 » Fri May 25, 2018 11:02 am

I just spooled my Ryoga 1520 with 0.40mm mono line. I got 278 feet (~92-93 yards) on.

Daiwa specs it at 100m/110yards for 0.37mm line. Seems pretty accurate to me.

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Re: Reviews out on new 2018 Ryoga?

Post by wirinhar » Mon May 28, 2018 7:46 am

Hi Guys,

I have spare 1016SV spool and I am pretty sure it will fit perfectly for 2018 Ryoga.

The question is has anyone have tried that before? If yes, Does it make any differences compare to the original spool?

Thanks in advance.

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