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These three...

I was just about to order a rod and a Steez LTD SV but I think I'll hold off! I hope you guys get your stuff...

Another reason to look forward to March! Come on and get here!

389Maverick wrote:Looking forward to the Daiwa Alphas SV.

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I'm curious to hear as well, I saw it on eBay and almost ordered the 100 but decided to do some research on it first. I was crushed when I saw it was a jigging reel with no brakes...

I got to play with one the other day at southwestern parts in Dallas and I liked it. They only got five in and it was the slower gear model. It felt like butter and it palmed really well for me. I haven't owned a shimano in years but it looks like I'll be adding one soon! I use and like the Steez / ...

Alphas R star worked great on my I'ze light...

Thanks zenbassr!

Does anyone know which reels or if there even a USDM reel that the parts will interchange with the I'ze light, specifically the drive and pinion gears?

Thanks!
James

Alphas R Edition, I absolutely love that reel...

It has my attention! I'll probably buy one but only if the frame is mg... I hope super mg doesn't = CI4+

I agree, the past couple of years have left me wanting pretty much nothing... I think the only thing I bought from last years icast was a Pixy type R... The only thing that got my attention this year was the megabass rods...

I think it's a major f-up to not include the quick access sideplate. Makes the VBS a bit of a non-feature. Agreed.... I was looking forward to trying one but I think I'll pass. I tired of the Japanese manufacturers keeping the best stuff in Japan and sending us the watered down versions or not gett...

I actually appreciate the information provided. I have been very close to purchasing a recon, however I have now browsed 3 threads on this site alone regarding broken recons. That does not include the same breakage issue I have read on reviews from various dealer web sites. Yes, the issue should ob...