The seatrout I target can get big, so I normally change the hooks to singles from VanFook. With standard trout the hooks are fine and sure does hook them...

Yes. Those are good. Perhaps size 1 (30 lb) is a bit big, but if the trout are big too

I have the same spoons. I suggest you use the teardrop or oval / egging snaps. I have been especially happy with the Yamashita eggings snaps. Also Owner quick snaps. Or if you feel like paying a premium for a good product: https://japantackle.com/terminaltackle/ ... 00064.html

I have this Daiwa page in my bookmarks:
https://www.daiwa.com/jp/fishing/new_item/index.html

And Shimano:
https://fish.shimano.com/ja-JP
https://fish.shimano.com/ja-JP/news/new ... _23SS.html

New SS Air https://www.daiwa.com/jp/fishing/item/reel/bait_rl/ss_air_tw/index.html Looks like a new Magforce called SS Magforce. Pictures aren't loading up yet. SS MAGFORCE (Simple & Swift MAGFORCE) SS AIR TW has developed a new SS MAGFORCE with the aim of improving cast feel. Along with the develo...

I have been avoiding fishing items with adjectives in the name (deluxe/platinum/pro) and instead sought things with difficult to pronounce names (daiwa zillion sv tw).
http://www.tackletour.net/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=82739

However, I note that Huddleston makes a "Deluxe" swimbait, so I may be wrong...

Please let us know how it casts, I checked out their site, but its all in Japanese, I am interested in spare spools for a Metanium and Conquest DC200 but I wish I knew how to translate their site to English. Also, you waited 6-8 months to get it? Why did it take them this long? You can use the tran...

I previously posted on a new spool manufacturer in Japan: http://www.tackletour.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=87891 I placed an order for a Shimano Conquest 101 DC Bfs spool during early summer. The guys at GranBlue link have kept me posted on the status of the spool with an email from time to time, and ...

My brother has it. He is not that impressed. He and I use a lot of Shimano, Daiwa and ABU reels. His fave ABU is the Revo ALC - non-BFS version (you can get BFS aftermarket spools for it incl DIY). Generally, I prefer Shimano and Daiwa especially when it comes to low profile reels (not having tried ...

I have always wondered why it is necessary for that site to block access for Europeans. I can only access when in the US or through VPN, not that I frequent the site...

Most recently Is that a ZPI spool? If it is, I think it's funny because I remember a comment on Facebook a while back where Tsuyoshi Kato was bad mouthing BFS spools with holes in them. :lol: The context of his comments came in a post where a Facebook friend of mine damaged a KTF spool when removin...

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Their instagram page has been showing pictures of new zpi spools for daiwa reels.

1. An inline spinner. I have tried them all - or get close at least. Prefer a Mapso/Lukris Ory or Reder, which are very similar to Mepps Comet and Aglia. Ilba Tondo also similar. Yes, Panther Martin are nice and I use them from time to time. Rooster Tails are “OK” - I have many and rarely use them…....

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Maybe of interest, 3g!!!

C'mon...you can't be throwing up pics of spools without a link.

I thought links were against forum rules. Aliexpress and search "diy spool"