Lets see all them Daiwa's

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Re: Lets see all them Daiwa's

Post by LowRange » Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:44 pm

Yeah optical illusion. The Steez CT on the end of the top row looks like a 300 sized reel compared to the Tatula in front of it.

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Re: Lets see all them Daiwa's

Post by HobeyBaker » Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:30 pm

LowRange wrote:
Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:34 am
Is that an illusion or is the old Alphas really that tiny compared to the 34mm Steez TW reels?
I took a few photos comparing the Alphas to the Steezs and Mets. The size difference is minimal compared to the Steez SV TW.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rn4rdY31XSn1ZJT69

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Re: Lets see all them Daiwa's

Post by LowRange » Sat Nov 06, 2021 9:14 pm

HobeyBaker wrote:
Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:30 pm
LowRange wrote:
Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:34 am
Is that an illusion or is the old Alphas really that tiny compared to the 34mm Steez TW reels?
I took a few photos comparing the Alphas to the Steezs and Mets. The size difference is minimal compared to the Steez SV TW.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rn4rdY31XSn1ZJT69
No way. Is the new Zillion really that much shorter than the Steez CT? The Steez CT looks like a inch or more longer.
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Re: Lets see all them Daiwa's

Post by HobeyBaker » Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:39 am

LowRange wrote:
Sat Nov 06, 2021 9:14 pm
HobeyBaker wrote:
Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:30 pm
LowRange wrote:
Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:34 am
Is that an illusion or is the old Alphas really that tiny compared to the 34mm Steez TW reels?
I took a few photos comparing the Alphas to the Steezs and Mets. The size difference is minimal compared to the Steez SV TW.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rn4rdY31XSn1ZJT69
No way. Is the new Zillion really that much shorter than the Steez CT? The Steez CT looks like a inch or more longer.
Zillion is a little shorter. Steez has a lower profile and is narrower.
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Re: Lets see all them Daiwa's

Post by LowRange » Sun Nov 07, 2021 10:29 am

HobeyBaker wrote:
Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:30 pm
LowRange wrote:
Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:34 am
Is that an illusion or is the old Alphas really that tiny compared to the 34mm Steez TW reels?
I took a few photos comparing the Alphas to the Steezs and Mets. The size difference is minimal compared to the Steez SV TW.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rn4rdY31XSn1ZJT69
This just makes me love the Alphas even more. Look that little guy. It's small as the latest and greatest Daiwa offerings. It's about as butter smooth as they come. It palms great back when that wasn't even a talking point before Twings made all the reels strange shaped. To think it was basically the same reel from 2003 to 2019 and is still competitive with the latest offerings.

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Re: Lets see all them Daiwa's

Post by LowRange » Thu Nov 11, 2021 12:52 pm

Two reels I have changed up the parts on. A T3 MX I want to go as far down the carbon plastic or just plastic hole as possible. Going to get a longer carbon handle, the flat clear black Zaion knobs for it and an ebay graphite spool. Still gotta find a black plastic spool tension knob.

Also a Tatula SV I'm raiding the purple parts off of for an upcoming build. Going for the silver and brushed aluminum accents here. I probably should hit up the shiny spool tension knob and handle nut with some 600 grit to give them a satin finish. I always liked the paint on these.

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Re: Lets see all them Daiwa's

Post by goldrod » Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:15 am

Thanks Again for the Alphas .. cosugi spool setup.. more than pleased.
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Re: Lets see all them Daiwa's

Post by 4g63power » Mon Nov 15, 2021 1:57 pm

Zillion 10 (now has 7.3 gear set) with Backlash x Livre limited handle.

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Re: Lets see all them Daiwa's

Post by LowRange » Mon Nov 15, 2021 2:27 pm

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Zillion 10 (now has 7.3 gear set) with Backlash x Livre limited handle.

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Nice. 7.3 is a nice ratio. The factory ratio get buzzy on you?

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Post by 4g63power » Mon Nov 15, 2021 2:37 pm

I got the reel from a friend, i never used it with stock 10 ratio gear but yea it did sound and feel a lil buzzy while playing with it. I had an extra set of 7.3 set laying around, just needed to find a pinion bearing sleeve since zillion 10 doesn't come with one. 10 is just too fast for me, even 8.1 are only good for worm fishing. 7.1 and 7.3 are perfect.

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Re: Lets see all them Daiwa's

Post by goldrod » Thu Nov 18, 2021 4:57 pm

My all time favorite Steez.. looks lovely with the corkies
That line guide has got to turn red
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Re: Lets see all them Daiwa's

Post by Fishing4Fun » Fri Nov 19, 2021 8:51 am

Beauties Jorrick! :big grin:

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Re: Lets see all them Daiwa's

Post by goldrod » Fri Nov 19, 2021 12:48 pm

Fishing4Fun wrote:
Fri Nov 19, 2021 8:51 am
Beauties Jorrick! :big grin:
Thanks big brother
I sold my Z in the 6 gear ratio and it sucked
I saw this come up and I had another PE spool so I was like 🤔
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Re: Lets see all them Daiwa's

Post by LowRange » Sun Nov 21, 2021 8:57 am

My newest Daiwa. It was bought for $48 plus shipping just to drop an SV spool into and be the cheapest thing possible to skip with. It's on a $16 Obei rod that is awesome at making pin point skips seated in a kayak. It has a nice light and fast tip with a moderate loading of the blank that keeps fish pinned. I would like to find a high end version of this rod.

The TD-S 105H now a TD-S 103H SV looks a little odd on such a small stick. Reminds me of something.
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Re: Lets see all them Daiwa's

Post by LowRange » Mon Nov 22, 2021 6:22 pm

The other TD-S is in. This on is the lefty flipping frame version. Neat concept. It's got a nasty tick in the retrieve. Going to have to sort that out. Added a red spoon tension knob off a Tatula Type R and a red lock plate. Spool is an R+.
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Also dropped in an Amo spool and stuck it on an old Destroyer to get a feel for pitching while palming the reel. I can see this working out. Looks kinda good on that little destroyer.
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