Daiwa Reel

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Daiwa Reel

Post by jrog540 » Fri Dec 28, 2018 7:16 pm

Is Daiwa Alphas Airs 7.2R best for casting light lures?

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Re: Daiwa Reel

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Sat Dec 29, 2018 12:33 pm

jrog540 wrote:Is Daiwa Alphas Airs 7.2R best for casting light lures?
I would say no but, its a hard reel to beat for the money.

It will cast 3gr no problem.
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Re: Daiwa Reel

Post by jrog540 » Sat Dec 29, 2018 7:22 pm

If the Daiwa Alpha Airs reel is not the best, what reels would be better for light lures?

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Re: Daiwa Reel

Post by Craigthor » Sat Dec 29, 2018 7:26 pm

jrog540 wrote:If the Daiwa Alpha Airs reel is not the best, what reels would be better for light lures?
Daiwa Aplha Air Stream Custom should do well out of the box.

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Re: Daiwa Reel

Post by ss30378 » Sun Dec 30, 2018 8:34 am

Whats your definition of light lures? 1/8, 1/16, 1/32? The air stream custom would be the best bet for the lightest lures but if you plan on casting 1/8oz range the alphas air or sv light may be a better option.

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Re: Daiwa Reel

Post by jrog540 » Sun Dec 30, 2018 9:58 am

I should have been more specific. My definition of light lures would be 3/16 to 3/8 oz. for bass. The Alpha Air Stream Custom is too light with a too small line capacity for bass.

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Re: Daiwa Reel

Post by poisonokie » Sun Dec 30, 2018 12:09 pm

jrog540 wrote:I should have been more specific. My definition of light lures would be 3/16 to 3/8 oz. for bass. The Alpha Air Stream Custom is too light with a too small line capacity for bass.
Perhaps for 1/4 and up, but oftentimes bass want smaller baits than that. That's what I intend on using mine for. If you're in shallow water, fishing from shore, or fishing vertically (drop shotting in deep water) it has plenty of capacity for 6# line. It will easily cast 1/8 and lower jigs and spoons for distance and accuracy no problem. You can also cast less aerodynamic baits, say a weightless 4.8 flick shake or 3" easy shiner/swing impact. Also, it has more than enough smooth drag for bass. 3/16-3/8 can be handled with any SV reel and the right rod.
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Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Sun Dec 30, 2018 12:54 pm

The Alphas Air will do that easy.

Like said before, SV reels are pretty capable at those weights as well, especially the shallow ones.
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Re: Daiwa Reel

Post by jrog540 » Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:01 pm

Thanks to all for your info and recommendations. I just ordered a Diawa Zillion SV TWS reel and can't wait to try it out.

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Re: Daiwa Reel

Post by SSS » Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:30 pm

It all depends on the lure weight youll be casting and spool capacity you need. Alphas Air Stream Custom may be a great new thing, but the capacity on it is non existent.

If you want something for dropshotting, i really like the Pixy's. Will handle your 3g-3.5g with the stock spool and have pretty much perfect capacity for an all around finesse reel.

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Re: Daiwa Reel

Post by poisonokie » Sun Dec 30, 2018 7:05 pm

jrog540 wrote:Thanks to all for your info and recommendations. I just ordered a Diawa Zillion SV TWS reel and can't wait to try it out.
You. Will. Love. It. It will do about anything you want it to.
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