Bass Pro to carry LEWS reels and drop Daiwa????

[abkeenan]

12 hours ago, dtrs5kprs said:

Bad blood was certainly always implied. Maybe they went to counseling with Doctor "Benjamin".

Bummer about Daiwa if that is true. They make some decent midlevel products that work.

I haven't had a Daiwa reel in about 20 years. Have been thinking of getting a Tatula Type R for myself for Xmas to see what they are all about and they feel like a nice reel. Played with them when they first hit the market in 2013-14 and again yesterday at BPS. Can pick one up new off Ebay for $120 compared to retail sticker at BPS or TW for 199.99. I don't REELY need the REEL but I want it.....and the bait monkey/gear gator usually wins out....I am so weak.

[Guest]

The pro qualifier reels are made by Pflueger, correct?

[Fish24/7]

10 hours ago, gitnby said:

GTL?

Get The Lard?

Gone To Lunch

[Fish24/7]

18 minutes ago, abkeenan said:

I haven't had a Daiwa reel in about 20 years. Have been thinking of getting a Tatula Type R for myself for Xmas to see what they are all about and they feel like a nice reel. Played with them when they first hit the market in 2013-14 and again yesterday at BPS. Can pick one up new off Ebay for $120 compared to retail sticker at BPS or TW for 199.99. I don't REELY need the REEL but I want it.....and the bait monkey/gear gator usually wins out....I am so weak.

I like the type R, fastest reel I own at 8.1, use it for flippin' and pitchin' w/ a Rage rod

[abkeenan]

4 minutes ago, Fish24/7 said:

I like the type R, fastest reel I own at 8.1, use it for flippin' and pitchin' w/ a Rage rod

That was the reason for wanting it, the quick take up at 8.1:1. Would use it for a jig, soft plastic or burning baits setup.

[Fish24/7]

2 minutes ago, abkeenan said:

That was the reason for wanting it, the quick take up at 8.1:1. Would use it for a jig, soft plastic or burning baits setup.

yep, forgot to mention the drag is a real beast too! 

 

[abkeenan]

Just now, Fish24/7 said:

yep, forgot to mention the drag is a real beast too! 

 

Yep. 13+ lbs. I also like the design and simplicity of the Mag Z- Force braking system. I had no idea what it was or how it worked until I youtubed it and there is a guy that has a ton of REALLY thorough product reviews on fishing reels, tackle and baits. Youtube handle is KeepinItReelFishing and is unbiased in all his reviews. He went through and broke down (literally) what magforce is and what the difference is between the 3D, Z and standard. It was a 30 min video but I am a science nerd (sometimes) and like to know how things work. Anyhow it's sound science and the magnetic braking is both centrifugal and magnetic at the same time really. Pretty cool deal.

[Old plug]

I seem to see so much on here about all these new reels. On the other hand I have yet to see any that will stand up to the depenadability of the old Garcia round unless If you take time to learn to use one. 

[Alex Heitman]

Old Plug I am sorry but Lews blows the old abu's out of the water. I grew up throwing the older abu's and they were good but with all of the newer reels cast way farther and are way smoother than them. Not saying they aren't a good reel but Lews in particular is outstanding for the price and quality you get. 

[abkeenan]

38 minutes ago, Old plug said:

I seem to see so much on here about all these new reels. On the other hand I have yet to see any that will stand up to the depenadability of the old Garcia round unless If you take time to learn to use one. 

There is certainly truth to that. The old Abu Round reels are tanks and if taken care of will last a life time. BUT, just like anything else as time goes on newer technologies make improvements in performance (reduction in weight, better drag, casting distance, retrieve speed, etc). There is nothing wrong with the old round reels and they have their place but as far as on the water performance they can't hold a candle to the new low profile stuff.