Great story. great catch and great picture you got there. Thanks for sharing.
WW

Need a little clarification. Are these the same reels, with the "domestic" version available only in 6.3.1 and 7.3.1, and the "JDM" version available in the same ratios plus 5.5.1 and 9.1.1: It appears they are. I used the 7.3.1 version last weekend at Clear Lake, via the Tackle Warehouse demo prog...

I have never tried tatula but this low profile frog reel, Pe Special 6.3 has served me more than 5 years with no problem at all . Regards,
WW

Hi Guys, Just to share the newest Ballistic LT that is made in Japan and it is less than USD200. For those who love the spinning reel made in Japan with a reasonable price and this might be the right choice. bjap.jpg I will get one of these soon. Regards, WW Where did you order that from? I love MI...

Just sharing with you all here. Thanks,
WW

cndbasshunter wrote:Nice!!

Thank you, Sir!!!

It is indeed a bit heavier than Exist but for less than USD200 I have no choice but to go for it

Regards,
WW

I am a lucky one who managed to get this Daiwa Ballistic made in Japan less than USD 200 Regards,
WW

cndbasshunter wrote:that's great to see. need more MIJ !

MIJ????

WW

Dalleinf wrote:WW, thank you. Your friends have persuaded me - a very difficult task
I have purchased a HLC1514 and look forward to giving it a try. Cheers Michael

Hi Michael,

I have HLC1514 and it is one superb reel to cast heavy lures.

Regards,
WW

Might be Japan model. Looking at current Daiwa lineup only steez/exist reels are made in japan in spinning. Hi Cndbasshunter, I am wondering as well... but the tackle shop owner told me it is made in Japan...., 100% made in Japan :). Well.... I will get mine in a few days and I will share with you ...

Wirinhar, did you try the HLC1514 in the Ryoga 1520? I consider getting one of those spools mainly just as a spare spool. Hi Dalleinf, I haven't tried yet but all my friends who have 1520CC is using 1514 and i was told it is alot better than the original spool..... So far 1016 is good enough for me...

Hi Guys,

Just to share the newest Ballistic LT that is made in Japan and it is less than USD200.

For those who love the spinning reel made in Japan with a reasonable price and this might be the right choice.
I will get one of these soon.

Regards,
WW

cndbasshunter wrote:hard to beat cq842s or nrx852s for all around spinning rod.

Will you please stop making me salivating???, LOL..... I need to wait for months getting them from my local dealer

Regards,
WW

I was lucky enough to get one last month or 2 months ago (from the last production) and It is just a great round reel imvho.

I will be putting either red RCS1012 or the zillion SV spool.

WW

Thanks for all the info everyone, looks like I have some research to do! I guess I just got used to the advantages of a longer rod during my years fly fishing. I like the extra shock absorption a long rod offers as well as line control. I just dislike fishing with short rods now tbh. Most all of my...