trevor Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 How are Daiwa spinning reels durability wise? I know their casting reels have a great rep (I have one and its great). But how are their mid-range spinning reels? Do they hold up as well as Shimano? Any general reviews about Daiwa spinning reels? I'd pretty much like any general info about them, particularly the Advantage. Quote
northern basser Posted January 4, 2011 Posted January 4, 2011 I just picked up a Tierra to try. I have usually been a Shimano guy, but lately I've been broadening my horizons. I've been reading that a lot of people prefer Daiwa spinning reels over Shim. so I had to see for myself. I was also curious about how well Daiwa's anti-twist (or whatever its called) works compared to a shimano. I know it doesn't really answer your question, but just wanted to let you know that I did a lot of searching and found only positive things said about Daiwa spinners. Quote
trevor Posted January 4, 2011 Author Posted January 4, 2011 I am in the same position as you. Searching, not that I have any problems with Shimano spinning reels. I love them! But, I found mostly negative things about Daiwa spinning reels. Quote
bassinbrian Posted January 4, 2011 Posted January 4, 2011 I have only a daiwa fuego and i love it! Thats the extent of my knowledge about them Quote
tbird Posted January 4, 2011 Posted January 4, 2011 I use spinning tackle maybe about 10% of the time, but the 10% I use them I use a Daiwa Tierra 2500 and a Sol 2500.I have had several Shimano spinning reels and like the Daiwa's better even though I am a Shimano baitcasting guy.Oh and yeah they have never broken and are well made. T Quote
Mich. St8 Spartan Posted January 4, 2011 Posted January 4, 2011 I have nice things about the new Diawa Exceler. Nice gear ratio of 6:2:1 and only weighs 9.7. Nicer part is they are only listed at $109.00. Quote
Super User grimlin Posted January 4, 2011 Super User Posted January 4, 2011 I have nothing but Daiwa spinning reels. Fuego,tierra and exceler. I won't be getting rid of mine...Looking to pick up a sol by the end of this year if i can find a deal on it. Quote
cbfishalot Posted January 4, 2011 Posted January 4, 2011 The sol is a best spinning reels I have ever fished. It was a very sad day when I found out that they were no longer making them. Quote
uicdent11 Posted January 4, 2011 Posted January 4, 2011 Fuego 2500 guy here. I actually just picked another one up tonight. I haven't tried the newer silver ones, but you can't beat the old red ones for the prices you can find them at. Quote
bigfruits Posted January 4, 2011 Posted January 4, 2011 i have 3 tierra reels and all 3 dont feel as smooth as they used to. you can feel a little grind through about 30% of the handle turn. maybe they just need cleaning although they werent heavily used. maybe its bad luck but i havent had that issue with any of my 5 shimano spinning reels. anybody else have this issue with the tierras? Quote
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