I'm looking at getting a sub $200 spinning reel and am just curious if the newer Abus are somewhat equal to their Daiwa and Shimano counterparts. I 'm going to get a shallow spooled 2500 sized reel. I currently have a 2506 Luvias, but I am really wanting to try something new on another rod- Should I...

For years umbrella rigs were beefy wire and large jigs used for stripers, so I'd be looking into a striper umbrella rig, not the smaller, lighter "Bama rigs.

Wow. What kind of insurance policy are you carrying? Incredible collection!

masterbass wrote:I'd be sad, but I'd probably go with Lews. I used to own a couple back in the day and they were decent reels.

The ones built by Shimano...

I'd probably try some Lews and 13 reels out and hope they don't have all the issues Revo's have.
Without Shimano and Daiwa there would be zero innovation in the reel market.

I've tried the Duo 80, 90 and G-Fix 80's, Lucky Craft 80's and the new Storm Arashi. Without a doubt I like the Duo baits the best. They seem to have a shimmy on retrieve that the others do not. Around here I have had some decent days in cold water catching largemouth and crappie on them, but the la...

Not sure if it would be considered enthusiast level gear, but Kistler Feel n Reel rods are the real deal.
Incredibly light for a hybrid glass/graphite rod and it may sound corny, but I love the Ugly Stik looking clear glass tip.

Quite sure those do not have any form of braking except spool tension, so they aren't designed to be cast. They have brakes just like every other curado E. https://fishshop.shimano.com/media/fishing/SAC/exploded_views/CU300EJ_v1_m56577569830817771.jpg By golly they do! I though that was the jigging...

Quite sure those do not have any form of braking except spool tension, so they aren't designed to be cast.

Check out the Kistler Feel n Reel rods. I have the 7'6"H and it is a light (4.4oz) and powerful rod. Loads, launches and fights like a pure glass rod but has lots of grunt in the lower half of the rod. I love glass rods and have never been a fan of a composites until this one. I'm throwing 5/8 trap...

Check out the Kistler Feel n Reel rods. I have the 7'6"H and it is a light (4.4oz) and powerful rod. Loads, launches and fights like a pure glass rod but has lots of grunt in the lower half of the rod. I love glass rods and have never been a fan of a composites until this one. I'm throwing 5/8 traps...

Frosty wrote:Anyone have the Luvias? And how do you feel about it? does it hold up

I have a '12 Luvias 2506H and love it. Light, smooth and no fuss for the couple years I have owned it.

NFC blanks I suppose? I know the some of the Helium 3's are available in extra fast actions.
I wish they had them on their website. I'd like to check them out.

Kistler Feel n Reel 7'6"H glass/graphite composite 4.437 oz.
Daiwa Cronos 761MMLXS-ST (7'6" ML extra fast spinning) 3.876 oz.
Daiwa Tatula 7'7" M Glatech 5.851 oz.
Daiwa Tatula 7'2" MH Glatech 5.24 oz.

Personally, I'd stick with Daiwa or Shimano and possibly look into a shallow spooled reel. There are a BUNCH of JDM options not available in the USDM. Check out all the different models and specs on Digitaka.com. If you're looking at light weight reels, the Stradic CI4+ or Luvias would be good choic...