Now that i have your full attention, how do you feel about Abu reels compared to MB, Daiwa and Shimano? I'm kinda new when it comes to using high end Abu's, and in my opinion, they feel extremely cheap compared to the other three. How can a $300 LTZ be more wobbly, have poor tolerances, crappy paint...

Its pretty simple, if you have never done it before, take your phone and take pictures while disassembling, it'll help you for the reassembly. If its a new reel, the anti reverse bearing is probably fine, all you'll need to do is wash it in alcohol or an ultrasonic cleaner. After cleaning, do not pu...

Do the higher end T3 variants have any other common issues? They are pretty neat looking reels and would make an interesting classic/older reel for a certain rod... The rubber U shaped piece on the hood is always peeling off. Really annoying if you ask me. instead of properly gluing it to the hood,...

Which one do you enjoy using the most? My vote goes for a 100 size round reel. The only technique i dislike fishing on a round reel is jerkbaits.

I imagine most would go with low profile

ringa sss. I don't think this reel knows what 'issues' mean

Fishing4Fun wrote:Not sure I understand what is being suggested here? I am thinking the Daiwa Z2020 but with a smaller frame and the 1016 spool from the T3?

small z2020 with a 100 size spool, yeah.

How can a no bearing reel cast further than a reel with quality ceramic hybrids? Not only are they saying that it casts further, but also easier. I just don't believe that one bit. Sounds like PR bs. No way in hell shimano/daiwa wouldn't be using these for a while if they were as good as 13fishing c...

This post proves we always dream. :lol: Yeah...a wet dream ;) And that's what i don't understand. Daiwa knows there's a big interest, but still ignores everyone and releases a new damn tatula instead :doh: Maybe they don't want to cannibalize Steez SW sales? Personally, i would never take any steez...

If it were to be made of course.

The one you're having the most fun fishing with. My vote goes to an FX68 with an RCS1016 spool. Followed closely by an OG steez with the same spool.