Just checked over the schematic and saw there’s a washer behind the bearing of the spool. Just realized thats the way they’re probably achieving whatever spool tension daiwa has specified without just straight up gambling on tolerances. See if removing that and/or finding another that fits but is s...

So here’s my findings thus far. I’m 99% sure the reel is behaving as Daiwa designed it, I’m just gonna have to get used to it. I spent a good many hours this weekend throwing a lot of different bait weights, various line types/weights, and several rods. I also did some comparisons against the Zillio...

And those orders are very much appreciated, thank you! Once again, I was simply commenting on my experience with my reel. I didn't quote you, I wasn't referring to your issue in any way whatsoever. There have been many different discussions in this thread and my reply was in reference to previous c...

Interesting. I hadn't heard of each of those JDM dealers always covering return shipping to Japan, doing repairs for free, or replacing them for free. And you forgot to mention at half the MSRP cost! I'm not sure where the notion that JDM dealers have nefarious intentions came from however as you'r...

My US version works like a charm! I've had a hard time putting it down, especially paired with the RC 73H. Long casts, pitching, and pinpoint accurate casts have all been a breeze. I'm really enjoying the new 2024 Steez SV TW 8-) Is there a difference between the US and JDM version that would affec...

My US version works like a charm! I've had a hard time putting it down, especially paired with the RC 73H. Long casts, pitching, and pinpoint accurate casts have all been a breeze. I'm really enjoying the new 2024 Steez SV TW 8-) Is there a difference between the US and JDM version that would affec...

My US version works like a charm! I've had a hard time putting it down, especially paired with the RC 73H. Long casts, pitching, and pinpoint accurate casts have all been a breeze. I'm really enjoying the new 2024 Steez SV TW 8-) Is there a difference between the US and JDM version that would affec...

I’ll try to clarify. For me, it seems as if the cap makes no difference in spool tension. The cap can be in your pocket or turned as tight as the Daiwa tool will allow. In either scenario, the spool tension is the same. Now describing what I feel is too much or too little wiggle is completely subjec...

It’s definitely spool tension. I can put brakes on 0 and it still happens. The cast control knob essentially does nothing on this reel as far as loosening/tightening the spool. Bummer. It’s not as big of a deal on long casts. But flipping and skipping into tight spots gets frustrating. You can stil...

It’s definitely spool tension. I can put brakes on 0 and it still happens.

The cast control knob essentially does nothing on this reel as far as loosening/tightening the spool.

Bummer. It’s not as big of a deal on long casts. But flipping and skipping into tight spots gets frustrating.

Don’t think this has been posted yet but here’s a full teardown of the reel: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1-OU2Xo1ZQg No idea what he’s saying but looks a lot like when I tear down my 21 Zillions. Once you know how to tear down one you pretty much know how to tear them all down. I can and have tor...

Don’t think this has been posted yet but here’s a full teardown of the reel: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1-OU2Xo1ZQg

No idea what he’s saying but looks a lot like when I tear down my 21 Zillions.

I remember that. They added some 5 year service contract to justify the price increase for the USDM Steez CT. It reminds me of the Jim Gaffigan joke about the French selling the US bottled water that’s free from any faucet. “How dumb do we think the Americans are? I’ll bet we could sell those idiot...

hit the other sellers on amazon tab and see if there is an amazon japan option Well now this is a game changer. I’ve been scrolling most of the day and it’s clear the current global state of fishing equipment goes like this; *insert company name here* JDM: Here’s all of our premium level equipment ...

Just an FYI, this reel is down to ~$430 on Japan Lure Shop. And the Yen is pretty steadily losing ground to the Dollar. There’s a chance this reel gets even cheaper as the year goes on. If it happens to go below $400, this would be a fantastic buy for this reel. It’s a beauty. I never thought I’d s...