waymont Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 Hello Thinking of dipping my toes into Diawa JDM the world. Would a Daiwa 19 Alphas SV tw be a good place to start. I found a nice one for around $250. What type of uses would this reel be good for? Is it more than just a light bait reel? Thx Quote
KP Duty Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 Alphas are nice. The ct model you are looking at (2019 model) has a smaller spool than the standard alphas. If you want more versatility, I'd choose the new '21 alphas SV. Quote
redmeansdistortion Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 The Alphas CT is my favorite reel. If you fish a lot of small baits, say 1/8 to 3/8, it's the reel for you. Most of what I fish with mine is limited to smaller cranks, micro swimbaits, and small spoons and spinners. It matches up well with a L or ML powered rod. $250 isn't too bad of a price, but if you are patient they regularly dip below $200 on Asian Portal Fishing and Amazon Japan. 1 Quote
waymont Posted January 30, 2021 Author Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, redmeansdistortion said: The Alphas CT is my favorite reel. If you fish a lot of small baits, say 1/8 to 3/8, it's the reel for you. Most of what I fish with mine is limited to smaller cranks, micro swimbaits, and small spoons and spinners. It matches up well with a L or ML powered rod. $250 isn't too bad of a price, but if you are patient they regularly dip below $200 on Asian Portal Fishing and Amazon Japan. What makes it your favorite? Quote
redmeansdistortion Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 Just now, waymont said: What makes it your favorite? It's light (6oz), palms nice, and is very smooth. Additionally, I fish mostly small baits in general so the reel was a natural fit for me. 1 Quote
waymont Posted January 30, 2021 Author Posted January 30, 2021 10 minutes ago, BaitFinesse said: It would pair nice to an L, ML or M powered rod. I would use it on a Majorcraft Benkei 67L BF for ned rigs, 1/16 bitys bugs and other tiny baits. That or bump up to a ML BF and fish lighter weight neko, flick shakes and 4" senkos as finesse dock skipper. I use a Pixy and Alphas SV on a Majorcraft 68L BFS and ML Steez rod heavily either working docks in clear bodies of water in spring or out of a kayak on small bodies of water in the summer. I can go right behind other boats throwing bigger traditional baits and clean house. Don't be afraid of small baits. They get way more bites. I was looking at the new Phenix feather L or ML. Any opinion on these rods? Quote
Super User fishwizzard Posted January 31, 2021 Super User Posted January 31, 2021 I have never held the Feather rods, but I used to have one of the Recon 2 BFS rods. I liked it a lot, a slightly-slower-than-Fast taper, a soft tip, and a good solid backbone. I sold it a year or three ago and instantly regretted it, I almost chased the guy across the parking lot. Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted January 31, 2021 Super User Posted January 31, 2021 it's a Niche reel. The new alphas is better suited for all around use. The 19' ct is super smooth and shares the same footprint of the previous alphas. The spool is it's only limiting factor. It's a fairly quick spool and doesn't cater well towards all around use. It is however an excellent light bait reel. Not BFS worthy but that 1/8-1/4oz territory. 1 Quote
waymont Posted February 1, 2021 Author Posted February 1, 2021 On 1/30/2021 at 12:00 PM, BaitFinesse said: Majorcraft BFS Which models? I have two Corzza spinning rods I love. Quote
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