The Reel Debates

[cbfishalot]

I am a shimano/ Team diawa guy when it comes to BC

Quantum when its spinning.

I agree

I'm mainly a Diawa guy but I do fish some Shimano and Quantum in spinning reels.

[roadwarrior]

I don't care what Rod,Reel,Line or Hook you use. Use what you want to. I know what works for me if it does for you that is great. All of this is tounge in cheek stuff.

If you don't want to read it just skip over it and go to the next post. It's that easy.

I've stayed out of this thread just to see what everyone had to say. It all sounds pretty tame to me.

From all the responses, it's obvious that most guys have a "favorite". That's fine. Good for you!

If you have already latched on to a particular brand, you are probably going to stick with it. If you're looking for another manufacturer, there are many to choose from. Do your research and make your decision, it's NOT life threatening!

[Guest avid]

Team Daiwa's in the house.

Avid here.  I own

4 TDz's - two righties two lefties

1 Fuego - leftie

1 Sol - rightie

1 steez spinning

the Tdz's are fabulous reels.  Strong, light, and very smooth.  They are truly a pleasure to fish with.  do Only real problem is the finish wears off too easily.

The fuego is a great reel. still light at only 7.4 not as smooth as the z's but this is my "Workhorse reel" for flipping and other heavy duty situations.  No problems, no squeaks, nothing.

the sol, is also a great reel - don't get fooled into thinking it's japanese counter part (scorpion?) is a better deal.  The scorpion has a plastic main gear, the sol is steel.  I was not happy with the sol at first because there was too much play in the handle.  

I learned, probably from Raul or reelmech, that the TDZ handle is a perfect fit for the sol.  I swithched over and POOF - beautiful.

And the STeez spinning.   Well, right now it's in a class by itself.  Does everything the Stella will but a full oncue lighter.  I hear there is new Stella coming out soon.  Interseting to see how they will try to Daiwa on this front.

Team Daiwa when it comes to reels for me - NO Doubt about it.

PS > When I bought the steez they tried to sell me the steez rod.  What a gorgeous, light and magnificiently example of the rodmakers art.  I was sooooooooooooo tempted.

but I was good  

[The_Natural]

I guess I am a Team Daiwa man myself, seeing how I own more Daiwas than Shimano's at the moment.  Higher end Shimanos are buttery smooth, but the high end Daiwas have the tighest tolerances I've seen on any reel period.  Team Daiwa=Refinement.

[lubina]

I guess I have been lucky....I never have a complain with my TD-Zs... ;D

[bassfisher70]

Hey Risk DEBATE WHAT DEBATE < there is no debate PFLUEGER RULES!!!!!!!

I'm with muddy man, I love my Pfluegers!!!!!

[.ghoti.]

Culprit, I hear you. I have two TD2HI's that I've had for at least 12 years. They still work just fine, and get regular use. I also have some Millionaire's that get a lot of use. I also have several Energy PT's.

Put me in the Daiwa Gang and tha Quantum Cadre.

Cheers,

GK

[mike bat]

i am a shimano guy ,,, but i just fell for a diawa zillion .... i feal like im cheating on my wife ... lol the guilt ....lol ... really i love shimanos but i just picked up a zillion and this reel is nutts .... i love this zillion  ;D

[MitchIsFishin]

I've always been a sucker for threads like this, but after 2 less than satisfying experiences with 2 shimanos (both now returned), I was left scratching my head. After doing some research, I decided to try a diawa 100h. Thought I would hate low-profile, but this reel is nearly perfect for me. Went back & bought a Fuego. Hopefully these will hold up well.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

It's 9:55a, I'm waiting for Wildwood Outfitters to open so I can call and see if they carry the new Tierra.

This will go on the rod Flechero built.  Report to follow after Fork.

I guess now I'm the mongrel.

I own Penn, Pflueger, Daiwa,Shimano, Fin-nor, Zebco and Martin.

Mongrel Mook

[dizzy5868]

What about the quantum PT and pti series in spin and baitcasters. I have four of each and love them. The finish on the pti's are almost indestructable, my E20PTI spinnner is 2 years old and seen alot of use, I wiped it off with a dry rag and looks like the day I bought it, works just as good too. Personally I think Daiwa reels, the good ones anyway, are too expensive compared to other brands. I'm not knocking them, just I think I could spend my money better with a different brand. Just my opinion.

[0119]

I wanted to like Quantums PT series but everyone I got, got sloppy after about a year.  I grew up on Daiwa and bought TD-S and TD-Z baitcasters when I got back into bass fishing.  They all broke within 3 months from a variety of ailments.  Abu will never get me again after the Eon debacle.  Besides Pure Fishing sponsors Ike and I'll never buy there stuff again.  I'm anal about my reels and on other boards sold lots of reels that were so clean every buyer thought they were unused.  They get tender loving care.  I'll never buy anything that doesnt say Shimano.

[roadwarrior]

Whiskey for my men, and beer for the horses!

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[gtbehary]

For spinning, I prefer the vintage Shakespeare ultra lights (maybe because I am vintage myself).   I just got into baitcasting and purchased a couple Shimano Cardiffs.  I like the looks of the round reels.

[bassdocktor]

There are enough people on here that use Quantum but very few have really said anything. I've got 3 quantums and just added three more. However, this is addition to my old Curados. I really haven't found anything I like yet by Shimano since they discontinued the green Curado that I want to spend the money on. The Quantum Energies are keep looking better and better.

bassdocktor