Basstronaught wrote:Or on the Shimano's for Sale forum on bbc
touché
I can go either way...I just don't like it when someone takes a potshot on one make/marquee when the idea of the post was to just share pics.
Regardless, I can't fault either Shimano or Daiwa and wouldn't pick one over the other aside from a preference standpoint. Of the Shimanos and Daiwas I have owned, about being equal...I have never had any major issues with either brand, from cheapies to limited edtns. I have noticed my Daiwas needing more care with bearing oil on the spool, more frequent servicing on the gears (clean and greasing) and roller bearings on spinners, and my Shimanos only had issues with minor components (bushings locking up older spinners when fished in the rain and rubber coming off of Conquest thumbar as well as metal guards coming unglued on Metaniums).
Based upon SW or FW, and what techs I intend to fish, either would serve a purpose for me.
Back on topic, nice reels, but we need more!
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