Daiwa Tierra Vs. Advantage

[papajoe222]

I'm looking for another work horse reel and was wondering how the Tierra TD-TR153H compares to the Advantage 153HST.  I know the Advantage is 'Super Tuned', but other than that, is there any major difference that would sway me toward the Tierra other than price?

[jtesch]

Pretty sure the Tierra is just a repackaged non super-tuned Advantage. In my opinion the Advantage 153HST  would be worth the extra cash

[Jrob78]

Pretty sure the Tierra is just a repackaged non super-tuned Advantage. In my opinion the Advantage 153HST  would be worth the extra cash

 

You're right.  The Tierra is built on the Advantage frame, it has less bearings, a different handle and possibly a different spool.  The HSTA is a fantastic work horse reel.  Some people don't like the width of the reel while others love it.  The Tierra is a good reel too but lacks the refinement of the HSTA.

[ww2farmer]

I have owned both, and both at the same time. IMHO they were the same reel. No noticable performance differances between them. IIRC other than color/finish, the only difference was the handle. The Tierra had a straight handle, and the Advantage has a swept handle.

[papajoe222]

Thanks guys.  I have an advantage 150H and it sounds like the Tierra when compared to the 153HST

[webertime]

Thanks guys.  I have an advantage 150H and it sounds like the Tierra when compared to the 153HST

EXACTLY, with the exception that the spool on the 150H I believe is deeper than the Tierra and HSTA.  (might be the other varient though)