FillupD Posted November 3, 2012 Posted November 3, 2012 I'm with aavery2 on the Daiwa wagon. The quick start-up and the brake release of a Magforce Z or Magforce V can'y be beat. I have reels with both and really like them, of course I am a Daiwa fan no doubt. Lets put a tuned zillion in the mix with magforce Z, Oh-Oh Shimano and Lew's. You lose. I also have a Curado 51E and a 201E7 (with BOCA OS#7) and they cast very well, I can't imagine the Lews being night and day different in casting ability. The Lew's Tournament Pro deserves a look at IMO and I'm curious to handle the reel to see how it performs. I'll have to agree with post above, the Shimano's are built well (as good as the older ones??) but I'm not crazy about sliding the side plate out of the way to adjust braking; although I understand it is kind of rare after you get your reel dialed in. I picked up one of the new 51 Chronarchs and put a Core mg handle & knobs on it. I will say, that that is probably one of the smoothest (reeling) reels I have ever had. It was buttery smooth and almost too smooth, kind of felt plasticy, cheaper than the older 51E Curado. I see why Shimano has had a succsessful exceptance to their most recent reel changes, They are still an "OK" reel. Off the casting distance debate, Here is an interesting article that will tell you just about everything you wanted to know about brakes and their attributs available on several manufacturers of reels. http://www.japantackle.com/Topics/brake_system.htm
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted November 3, 2012 Super User Posted November 3, 2012 · Hidden by Long Mike, November 3, 2012 - Pizzen contest Hidden by Long Mike, November 3, 2012 - Pizzen contest Heck no, just more knowledgeable than you. Surely your aware that the E and G don't even share the same platform. Your reading comprehension sucks.
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted November 3, 2012 Super User Posted November 3, 2012 · Hidden by Long Mike, November 3, 2012 - pizzen contest Hidden by Long Mike, November 3, 2012 - pizzen contest actually sounds more like yourself...dude you sit & flap your gums about shimano this, shimano that and think YOU know all but i've seen how you learn on the fly from what so & so said then boom your parroting the same verbage right after...and have been called out on things you thought you knew but were blatantly wrong... probably burns your pistons that someone is more versed, has more experience and simply knows more than you on the product,..thats why you jump on the defensive so quick... just put a d@mn sock in it already man...just being honest, chill out with your shiMANo crap... You got it, Im a fraud. I jump on bandwagons. I know Shimanos history and different reels. Your reading comprehension sucks too since I was trying to keep the topic up to date with current models. Cry all you want, your anger is my amusement.
Super User aavery2 Posted November 3, 2012 Super User Posted November 3, 2012 · Hidden by Long Mike, November 3, 2012 - No reason given Hidden by Long Mike, November 3, 2012 - No reason given Your reading comprehension sucks. Seriously, that's all you got. I believe these were you exact words, maybe it's not my comprehension, but your ability to articulate your thoughts clearly. "Also take a look at which company has designed and built all their reels on the same platform, as to show you what is a tried and trusted design. Thats all Im saying"
Super User Long Mike Posted November 3, 2012 Super User Posted November 3, 2012 Too many grown men acting like kids. Good Night Irene.
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