Shimano ICAST 2018

[DirtyD64]

Old Exsence DC?

Looks like it but in the video he says it's a 6.4 gear ratio, and there's no dc whine.

From what Ive heard, I think they are supposed to bring a new "Core" to the line

That would definitely fit the bill

Wonder what price range a new Core would be in??? Metanium level? God I was hoping for a Curado K 70 or Curado MGL (and use the 70 frame). I'd be more likely to drop $300 on a finesse oriented tank that anything else...

[LgMouthGambler]

Old Exsence DC?

Looks like it but in the video he says it's a 6.4 gear ratio, and there's no dc whine.

From what Ive heard, I think they are supposed to bring a new "Core" to the line

That would definitely fit the bill

Wonder what price range a new Core would be in??? Metanium level? God I was hoping for a Curado K 70 or Curado MGL (and use the 70 frame). I'd be more likely to drop $300 on a finesse oriented tank that anything else...

I cant see Shimano getting into the finesse game, more than they are, myself. That style seems to be dominated by Daiwa, and Doyo has a strong role in there as well with the JDM line of shallow spool reels. Yes, Shimano has the Scorpion and Conquest BFS reels, but thats pretty much all they need. Plus, fir what Shimano wants fir their reels now, and what you get, I dont think they are worth it anymore. You have companies like Rays making shallow spools that fit in a Daiwa, and Daiwas spool swapping abilities, that pretty much rule. If you are one of the fortunate ones that held on to their 50E class of Shimano reels, and kept the spools like Avail and Yumeya, you pretty much had the top of the game.

I am currently in the process of testing the abilities of Doyos line of lighter application reels, such as the Lews Team Lite, and Magnesium Lite. As well as the Abu LV7. Im gonna see how they compare casting and using the same baits and 10lb Senshi as I do with my 50E Shimanos with shallow spools. The only thing I do is not fill the spool all the way up to keep things lighter with the Doyos. This weekend will be a good comparison to last weekend. Using the same baits, rods, and line, we shall see how the Korean reels of the LFS platform can do.

[DirtyD64]

Old Exsence DC?

Looks like it but in the video he says it's a 6.4 gear ratio, and there's no dc whine.

From what Ive heard, I think they are supposed to bring a new "Core" to the line

That would definitely fit the bill

Wonder what price range a new Core would be in??? Metanium level? God I was hoping for a Curado K 70 or Curado MGL (and use the 70 frame). I'd be more likely to drop $300 on a finesse oriented tank that anything else...

I am currently in the process of testing the abilities of Doyos line of lighter application reels, such as the Lews Team Lite, and Magnesium Lite. As well as the Abu LV7. Im gonna see how they compare casting and using the same baits and 10lb Senshi as I do with my 50E Shimanos with shallow spools. The only thing I do is not fill the spool all the way up to keep things lighter with the Doyos. This weekend will be a good comparison to last weekend. Using the same baits, rods, and line, we shall see how the Korean reels of the LFS platform can do.

Abu has some pretty light spools out there. Think the new bigger Revo Premier has a 12 gram area spool (with bearing), and that puts it around a G1 SV spool (in lightness). The ALX had a decently light spool, only if the braking system had matched the new MGX I'd probably own one. I figure some of the Lew's have amazingly light spools too, just seems Shimano and Daiwa's braking systems set them far ahead. I have fished a few different of the LFS platform Lew's, and I'm not sure my Chronarch MGL still doesn't top them for light line/finesse. As far as the high end and JDM Abu's go though, no idea, I see a ton of people still with original MGX's w/ spool upgrades and JDM shallow model reels to this day.

[LgMouthGambler]

Old Exsence DC?

Looks like it but in the video he says it's a 6.4 gear ratio, and there's no dc whine.

From what Ive heard, I think they are supposed to bring a new "Core" to the line

That would definitely fit the bill

Wonder what price range a new Core would be in??? Metanium level? God I was hoping for a Curado K 70 or Curado MGL (and use the 70 frame). I'd be more likely to drop $300 on a finesse oriented tank that anything else...

I am currently in the process of testing the abilities of Doyos line of lighter application reels, such as the Lews Team Lite, and Magnesium Lite. As well as the Abu LV7. Im gonna see how they compare casting and using the same baits and 10lb Senshi as I do with my 50E Shimanos with shallow spools. The only thing I do is not fill the spool all the way up to keep things lighter with the Doyos. This weekend will be a good comparison to last weekend. Using the same baits, rods, and line, we shall see how the Korean reels of the LFS platform can do.

Abu has some pretty light spools out there. Think the new bigger Revo Premier has a 12 gram area spool (with bearing), and that puts it around a G1 SV spool (in lightness). The ALX had a decently light spool, only if the braking system had matched the new MGX I'd probably own one. I figure some of the Lew's have amazingly light spools too, just seems Shimano and Daiwa's braking systems set them far ahead. I have fished a few different of the LFS platform Lew's, and I'm not sure my Chronarch MGL still doesn't top them for light line/finesse. As far as the high end and JDM Abu's go though, no idea, I see a ton of people still with original MGX's w/ spool upgrades and JDM shallow model reels to this day.

Im gonna be honest, I think the centrifugal brakes that Lews uses on the Team Lites, and the Tourney Pro G is nicer than the SVS Inf of Shimano.

[ScoobyDoo]

I know of a few pretty snazzy reels coming that are going to excite lots of guys here come fall

[DirtyD64]

I know of a few pretty snazzy reels coming that are going to excite lots of guys here come fall

Casting/spinning? And what price range, that's not giving too much away. Not worried about brand as long as its Shimano/Daiwa, the Toyota/Nissan of reels... Kinda makes sense I guess.