What year is this reel

[FrankN209]

My friend came across this older Fuego. Just wanted to see what year it is and if it's worth anything like the older zillions.

 

Thanks

 

 

[garroyo130]

05ish ... those are the "real" Daiwa Fuegos ... better than a Fuego CT. I don't think they're worth much unless NIB ... I'd fish it! 

[FrankN209]

It looks like a very solid reel. If it were a lh, i'd take it off his hands.

[J Francho]

They may have a similar profile to a Zillion, but their roots are in the TD-Z.  It is a magnesium framed reel that retailed at $200-230 in the early 00s.  They were marketed along side the slower, lighter baits TD-Sol (Alphas platform). The only reels above them in the line were Zillion and Steez.  These were considered the working man's Steez.  If it is in excellent working condition, I recommend a Carbontex drag, and fish it like you stole it.  They were great reels.

[CrankFate]

There’s one on eBay that appears to be mint or near mint selling for $175 + $15 shipping. The ones in good to very good are at around $150. 

[J Francho]

I'm forgot that you could swap Zillion spools on them. 

[FrankN209]

Yes my friend got it for an unbelievable 4.00 at a yard sale.  Thanks for all of your replies. 

[garroyo130]

2 hours ago, FrankN209 said:

Yes my friend got it for an unbelievable 4.00 at a yard sale.  Thanks for all of your replies. 

 

Ill give you 5.00!