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About to take the plunge
Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 5:47 pm
by Boss429
Hey all I am about to take the plunge into the JDM reels.
I am going to start with one for:
Unweighted soft plastics/Finesse applications and one for Spinnerbait/Hard Jerkbaits.
I am thinking of going with one of these for the finesse, Pixy, Alpha Type F, or Scorpion Mg 1000
Now for the Spinnerbait / Hard Jerkbait reel, I am kind of clueless.
Just wondering what you guys might reccomend for either of these 2 types as I might be way off base here.
Thanks
Re: About to take the plunge
Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 6:24 pm
by Nitroman77
Finesse I would def go Pixy for those apps..
AB reel Id go Met MG or if you want enthusiast go with a TDZ type R+..
The Daiwa Zillion would also be a nice reel along with the New HLC zil.
Re: About to take the plunge
Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 6:45 pm
by arbogastjunkie
I agree with skeet on the Pixy for finesse
As for the spinner baits and hardbaits, consider a Zillion, Alphas Type F, or maybe the new Alphas 150
Good luck!
Re: About to take the plunge
Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 7:52 pm
by USA-RET
I'd vote "Pixy" for the finese for sure.
I'd recommend the original Purple Alphas as a spinnerbait and hard jerk bait reel. It was my first JDM and I still love it to death..it can really do pretty much everything plus looks very cool.
Re: About to take the plunge
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 5:34 pm
by reelblues
I don't know if you have already decided, but obviously, you can't go wrong with the Pixy for light stuff. If you don't have unlimited budget, maybe a Curado 100 for the jerk and spinnerbait?
Re: About to take the plunge
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:55 pm
by tonym
Pixy for finesse. TD-Z for all the rest.
Re: About to take the plunge
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:13 pm
by frogpond11
I'd say Pixy for the finesse/weightless stuff...
For spinnerbaits/jerkbaits...JDM reel...I'd say either Metanium XT, or a Steez, maybe a Metanium Mg7..
Justin