Daiwa alpha air

[dsqui]

Found a used alpha air at local shop for $120 What would something like this be used for it only holds 50 meters of line that doesn't seem like alot

[fishballer06]

Very small finesse baits. 

[J Francho]

This is an ultra finesse reel.  That 50m capacity is with 6# diameter line.  That's plenty for that purpose.

[Angry John]

I understand that the air uses a different spool than all the other alphas so swapping to the many options available will be a no go.  Dont know if your into mods or have any other plans to change the reel.

[dsqui]

Sounds like the reel is not for me thanks guys

[fishwizzard]

How are they in general?  I love the Alphas platform, I love finesse fishing, so it seems right up my alley, but I have never read much about them one way or the other.  

[fishwizzard]

Huh.  I was looking at it as a salt-friendly replacement for a PX68.  The PX is currently on a trout rod that sees 90% of it's use in brackish water and it often gets totally soaked.  I keep up with cleaning it, but I know it isnt a good idea long term.  I would also like to move the PX68 to a rod I would use more often, I only really go after perch/panfish/trout a few dozen times a year.  

 

I am also really getting into the Alphas platform in general and was thinking of starting a small collection of them, so the Air would be a good addition that would also fill a practical role.  But if even a bearing change will not let it cast tiny 1/16-1/8 spinners, it isnt much use to me.  

[Hogsticker]

The Alphas Air is a kick butt little reel. Just like the SV with a lighter, more shallow spool. A solid bfs reel that can cast 1/16 oz no sweat. What's not to like?