Maico1 Posted January 20, 2023 Posted January 20, 2023 https://www-lurenewsr-com.translate.goog/245210/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp 1 Quote
FrnkNsteen Posted January 20, 2023 Posted January 20, 2023 Just my opinion, but I think they may have gone too far. I understand that some techies may like it, but not for me. The last thing I want is a fishing reel that needs to be linked to my dang phone! And have to recharge the reel everytime I wanted to use it. I like that I get away from those things while fishing. Don't need my phone in every aspect of life My Shimano DC reels don't need any of that, and honestly,... I don't see the need for them either. Cool technology and appreciate them thinking out of the box, but not my thing and no interest 6 Quote
Tackleholic Posted January 20, 2023 Posted January 20, 2023 No doubt the young guys, who can afford them or are sponsored by Daiwa will cause these reels to make the scene in the USA. Those of us who started out with cane poles will unlikely reach that summit; many still don't know how to use a smart phone app., if they even own a smart phone. I'm a Daiwa fan, but here is where I will draw a line. (Born in 1942) 3 Quote
Kelvin Posted January 20, 2023 Posted January 20, 2023 Oh heck yes. This appeals to the tech driven anglers who wanted high end gear when they were younger but got priced out. Bait monkey activated. Not to be forgotten the Googan Squad is making their line of schlocky repainted KastKing plastic crapola in a box in lit colors. Life is about choices. 2 Quote
Super User PhishLI Posted January 20, 2023 Super User Posted January 20, 2023 14 minutes ago, Tackleholic said: No doubt the young guys, who can afford them or are sponsored by Daiwa will cause these reels to make the scene in the USA. Dunno about that. It's very pricey, and built to chuck aerodynamic baits from 1-3 oz. It's intended to be a salt bay reel as far as I can tell. 3 Quote
redmeansdistortion Posted January 20, 2023 Posted January 20, 2023 Unlike the Shimano DC reels, this one needs to be charged. 90 minute charge time gets you about 700 casts. I like the idea, but really dislike the fact that it needs an umbilical at times. 2 2 Quote
Super User Bankc Posted January 20, 2023 Super User Posted January 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Tackleholic said: No doubt the young guys, who can afford them or are sponsored by Daiwa will cause these reels to make the scene in the USA. Those of us who started out with cane poles will unlikely reach that summit; many still don't know how to use a smart phone app., if they even own a smart phone. I'm a Daiwa fan, but here is where I will draw a line. (Born in 1942) It'll probably appeal more to people just getting into the sport who typically value casting distance over accuracy. I'm betting it's more geared towards Millennials and Gen Xers (who may still be young to you?). But the youngest generation, the Gen Z kids, are kind of anti-technology for stuff like this. They grew up with everything being connected to the internet for no reason and having a 2-3 year lifespan before it needing to be replaced, so they tend to appreciate simplicity and durability more. They're actually the largest consumers of luxury goods right now (of course it helps that housing is so expensive that most of them are forced to live at home as adults which gives them lots of discretionary income). But they're learning to appreciate simple quality over gadgetry and features. They grew up in a cheap, throwaway world and don't really like it. Then again, they're not really the age that gets into fishing either. 3 Quote
Super User AlabamaSpothunter Posted January 20, 2023 Super User Posted January 20, 2023 Yeah Shimano made it that I won't ever buy a DC reel ever again. Daiwa shouldn't mess with perfection, there is nothing wrong with their new flagship line of reels, nothing. 4 Quote
Tackleholic Posted January 20, 2023 Posted January 20, 2023 1 hour ago, bulldog1935 said: harrumph Memories. 1 Quote
newapti5 Posted January 20, 2023 Posted January 20, 2023 Oh I am gonna get one for sure, not because I need a fancy "cool" reel to fish, but because as a tackle junkie and a mildly enthusiastic Daiwa fan, I am so curious how it works/performs . 6 Quote
GetFishorDieTryin Posted January 20, 2023 Posted January 20, 2023 2 hours ago, AlabamaSpothunter said: Yeah Shimano made it that I won't ever buy a DC reel ever again. Explain please Quote
Tatulatard Posted January 20, 2023 Posted January 20, 2023 They did it better tbe 1st time around with that very same platform. Magforce 3d. This new dc reel is a z2020 with a DC system added. Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted January 20, 2023 Super User Posted January 20, 2023 2 hours ago, bulldog1935 said: harrumph Can you still get vacuum tubes for those?... Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted January 20, 2023 Super User Posted January 20, 2023 I love Daiwa reels, but this one is going to be something I definitely pass on. Charging my reels does not need to be included in my pre tournament tackle prep. 1 Quote
Super User FishTank Posted January 20, 2023 Super User Posted January 20, 2023 4 hours ago, bulldog1935 said: harrumph 2 hours ago, Deleted account said: Can you still get vacuum tubes for those?... I'm pretty sure they still catch fish..... eventually ?. 1 Quote
Jaderose Posted January 20, 2023 Posted January 20, 2023 Lol. Here's a (translated) line from the text,,, "In addition, it is a bait reel that needs to be turned on when using it, and when the power is turned on, the start-up sound and LED will light up, creating a sense of exhilaration." I hate when my microwave beeps at me and I can barely remember to charge my phone. It's like this thing is perfectly designed to irritate me. 1 Quote
Super User FishTank Posted January 20, 2023 Super User Posted January 20, 2023 Daiwa test footage.....? 2 1 5 Quote
newapti5 Posted January 20, 2023 Posted January 20, 2023 I am most curious, as other fans apparently, about how the DC brake works. Daiwa mentions you can download different braking profiles to fine tune the reel's brake force, thus the different light colors. I don't care about the light, but if in the future Daiwa allows users to design their own braking profiles on this reel, that limitless potential gets me excited. It'll be like game modding for reels. 2 Quote
swhit140 Posted January 20, 2023 Posted January 20, 2023 Looking at it will be more expensive, more electronics, more things that can break/fail. Quote
Super User bulldog1935 Posted January 20, 2023 Super User Posted January 20, 2023 everybody still gets the distance thing wrong - there are some places I need to fish 130' to catch fish. But most of the time, read increased distance as reduced effort and improved accuracy and cast reliability. My Synchro vacuum tubes cast 3 g as well as Daiwa Silver Wolf. 1 1 Quote
Tatulatard Posted January 20, 2023 Posted January 20, 2023 1 hour ago, newapti5 said: I am most curious, as other fans apparently, about how the DC brake works. Daiwa mentions you can download different braking profiles to fine tune the reel's brake force, thus the different light colors. I don't care about the light, but if in the future Daiwa allows users to design their own braking profiles on this reel, that limitless potential gets me excited. It'll be like game modding for reels. This is actually something I thought would have been a cool addition to dc reels. Glad to see daiwa do it but I'll wait for it to mature. I like that they dusted off the old z platform for this one though. Quote
Super User NorthernBasser Posted January 20, 2023 Super User Posted January 20, 2023 2 hours ago, FishTank said: Daiwa test footage.....? More like.. 1 Quote
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