New Daiwa T3 Baitcaster

[bryand82487]

Has anyone seen this reel they are debuting at icast this week? It's definitely different but it catches my eye because it's the first reel I've seen in a while with a brand new concept behind it.

Here's a link to it.

Daiwa T3 Baitcaster

[grimlin]

Love the reel,hate the price...LOL

I might have to sell off 2 reels now and get one....LOL

[J Francho]

The Ballistic version is ONLY $250, LOL.

[KYntucky Warmouth]

Ehhhh

[skunked_again]

between the Zillions, Sols, and Fuegos i dont see a need for anything else.

[bryand82487]

between the Zillions, Sols, and Fuegos i dont see a need for anything else.

It's a shame that they quit making the Sols, Fuegos, and Viento's. Those were solid reels at around the price point I like. Does anyone know why they did away with them? Now most of there reels are in the 100 dollar range or jump up to the 300 dollar and up range.

[skunked_again]

It's a shame that they quit making the Sols, Fuegos, and Viento's. Those were solid reels at around the price point I like. Does anyone know why they did away with them? Now most of there reels are in the 100 dollar range or jump up to the 300 dollar and up range.

i have no idea why solid reels get put on the shelf. i watch ebay closely for Fuegos, you will steal one once in a while.

[BrASSmonkey]

between the Zillions, Sols, and Fuegos i dont see a need for anything else.

Perhaps no real need. But, this reel has the 3D braking system, which some are saying rivals Shimanos DC system, but at a more affordable price point. I am gonna get one, but because I want a new toy lol.

[.ghoti.]

between the Zillions, Sols, and Fuegos i dont see a need for anything else.

skunked, that sounds like my line-up.

6 Fuegos, 4 Alphas, 3 Zillions and a Viento.

I've been hoping an American version of the Z would show up, and it has. But at $650, I will not be trying one.

The T3 is also one I've been looking forward to. I might just have to pony up for one of those when they get here in the fall.

[K_Mac]

There have been many advances in materials in recent years, but innovation in design is rare. This reel seems to raise the bar a bit. When they get down in the $100 range I will be able to afford them...

[Raul]

Don´t know about you but that thing is really fugly, and then that pop up top of the reel .... reminds me about that split line guide in the computerized reel....

I love my Daiwas and I think Daiwa makes great products however I´m skeptical when Daiwa gets too innovative.

[northern basser]

I haven't actually owned a Daiwa, but I did pick up a cabelas prodigy last winter when they were on clearance. It's made by Daiwa and shares thhe same braking system. After using the reel for a couple months I have to say I'm impressed. It definitely has me wanting to try a better Daiwa. Not anything over $250 though. $650 for a reel is a little out of my income bracket.

[J Francho]

The Prodigy shares MUCH more than just the braking systenm....iut's basically a Tierra with different paint and a Cabela's sticker.

[skunked_again]

skunked, that sounds like my line-up.

6 Fuegos, 4 Alphas, 3 Zillions and a Viento.

I've been hoping an American version of the Z would show up, and it has. But at $650, I will not be trying one.

The T3 is also one I've been looking forward to. I might just have to pony up for one of those when they get here in the fall.

Fuegos are very under rated i think. i bought my father a yellow/black Pixy and i like it ok as well. i LOL'd when he strapped the thing to a Berkley Shock Rod..