Got 3 new Daiwa T3's on their way, two 7.1-1 gear ratio, and one 6.3-1 gear ratio. Also just got 3 new Daiwa Tatula Type R a couple weeks ago. Looking forward to using a couple of Daiwa casting reels, probably been 6-7 years since I have tried any Daiwa reel at all.
Been a Shimano man, mostly Curado B,D, E, and Chronarch D, SF, MG, etc. Don't got any good reason for for not buying Shimano products, some of those mentioned reels are damn near 20 years old, and still work well with regular servicing. Daiwa having such good sales on some of their products is what made me take a chance.
Guess I will find out if I have been missing out on something these last few years.
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Welcome to TT and there are certainly many good choices in reels these days. Use what feels comfortable in your hand has always been my motto! I will say I am partial to Daiwa though! 