D.R. Tuning and my Pixy and Fuego

[dragon1]

Exactly...now if a deeper spool was avail for the Pixy then it would be a better contender for the all-round usage reel, esp a Pixilla/Pixuki.

I have personally "doinked" the end of the spool of 10lb Izorline Platinum on a Pixy with a 3/4 oz War Eagle Screamin' Eagle that was modified to be heavier with a single smaller willow.

[mhood]

I sure didn't mean to imply that a Pixilla would be my first choice for all LMB applications, only that a Pixilla seems to preclude my needing a Steez as there are other reels in my arsenal (i.e., DC100) that pick up nicely where the Pixilla leaves off.

[Want]

I sure didn't mean to imply that a Pixilla would be my first choice for all LMB applications, only that a Pixilla seems to preclude my needing a Steez as there are other reels in my arsenal (i.e., DC100) that pick up nicely where the Pixilla leaves off.

Ditto. I was looking for:


1) a light reel that could pitch medium, light, and very light, baits into weeds and heavy cover

and,

2) gave me the option of casting 1/8 oz or lighter baits.

To me that means a Pixilla or Pixuki. From what I read on this forum and Jun's recommendations at Japan Tackle those applications are not what the Steez is best at.

[jtrotter]

what is a Pixy?

[ChuckE]

jtrotter asked:

What is a pixy?

Here are a couple links:
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewdaiwapixy.html
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewpixy0405.html
http://www.japantackle.com/Daiwa_reels/ ... o_pixy.htm

Chuck

[reelblues]

I sure didn't mean to imply that a Pixilla would be my first choice for all LMB applications, only that a Pixilla seems to preclude my needing a Steez as there are other reels in my arsenal (i.e., DC100) that pick up nicely where the Pixilla leaves off.

Ditto. I was looking for:


1) a light reel that could pitch medium, light, and very light, baits into weeds and heavy cover

and,

2) gave me the option of casting 1/8 oz or lighter baits.

To me that means a Pixilla or Pixuki. From what I read on this forum and Jun's recommendations at Japan Tackle those applications are not what the Steez is best at.

Yea, but a Steez looks cooler on rods that need a black reel.

[frogpond11]

What kind of bearings did you put in your Fuego? I've already got a TD-Z 4-bearing handle upgrade on my Fuego and it helped out a lot in the retrieve smoothness department, but I am interested in putting some upgraded bearings in it eventually. Also, what do you use your Fuego for? Just curious...I like mine for spinnerbaits, lipless cranks, and pitching 3/8-1/2 oz jigs, stuff like that. It's a great reel, I like it a lot..



Justin

[Lubina]

To me that means a Pixilla or Pixuki. .

You have to check out a Pixarro

[Want]

What kind of bearings did you put in your Fuego? I've already got a TD-Z 4-bearing handle upgrade on my Fuego and it helped out a lot in the retrieve smoothness department, but I am interested in putting some upgraded bearings in it eventually. Also, what do you use your Fuego for? Just curious...I like mine for spinnerbaits, lipless cranks, and pitching 3/8-1/2 oz jigs, stuff like that. It's a great reel, I like it a lot..
Justin

D.R. put in ABEC 5 spool bearings and upgraded the drag. At 28 IPT it's my "burner" reel.

Use: Frogs, 3/8+ oz Spinnerbaits (I use a 7'MHF rod because of the weeds in my home lake), lipless cranks, Johnson Silver Minnow., etc. anywhere I need a long cast.

Owning it has been kind of interesting:

My Pixy: love at first touch.
The Fuego: It's taken me some time. I was asking it to do things it wasn't designed for. However over time it's become a good friend of mine.

MAY get that 15 gram HCL spool. That should increase distance and possibly lower the weight of the Fuego's casting range. However, I do like it the way it is. I agree with you Justin, it is a great reel.