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Well. I've been a die hard Daiwa fan for years but it looks like Daiwa is only catering to the elite reels anymore. I love the Sol & Fuego but they are getting harder to find, so I'm debating whether to sell all of them and switching all my gear to Abu. Abu has been getting tons of awards and they seem to keep quality and price in mind.
So i'm looking for anyone who has used both and what you like/dislike about each.
Thanks!
I use the same reels you do. Tried other brands but I like how Daiwas palm and perform the best. The one STX I had didnt palm as well and it was heavy, it performed fine though. Also I went thru a couple handles on the STX as the knobs bent and individual knobs could not be replaced as they were riveted in. Maybe the design has changed since then
There are plenty of OEM and aftermarket part for the Sol and Fuego. If you like them, just upgrade as needed.
I love my revos.... but they have been nothing but problems in the bearing department... slowly upgrading and taking care of the problem
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It may appear that way but nothing is further from the truth. The Team Daiwa Advantage-HSTA is the hidden gem in the Daiwa lineup. From a reel mechanics viewpoint, that reel is tank-tested-tough and has no equal at that price point. http://www.tacklewarehouse.com....html
While true, the HSTA gets so little buzz and so little promotion, that they may as well not care about it...
Agree though, the HSTA is a great reel, for a good price. Even at the current retail of $200.
Here is my post from another thread about the Revo lineup. Depending on what you are willing to spend, Shimano makes the better $200 reel.
I have 1 S, probably 4 SX's, 1 STX, and 1 Premier. The S and the STX are the oldest of the lot, probably the first generation. All of them are excellent reels.
I have never had an issue with the S. The year I bought it I used it about 6hrs per day for a whole week throwing spinnerbaits.
The thumb bar on a couple of SX's is starting to make a "CLACK" sound when pressed as opposed to a gentle "click". Not sure what the deal is here, but I'm not impressed.
The STX is starting to sound a bit gritty, but it probably just needs to be pulled apart, cleaned a lubed. You can pitch a t-rig 30' with very little effort.
I've used the Premier for square bills and mat punching. It casts beautifully, weighs almost nothing, and is very comfortable to crank all day. Currently I have it mounted on a Dobyns 766 for flipping.
The best of the whole lot is the Premier, but at $280 it darn well better be. If you have the money or just want a light powerful reel for your flippin stick, this is the one.
The STX has a good rep and I've never had an issue with mine. It will see much more action this summer since I'm moving things around. If you want a good general pupose reel, the STX is it.
The S is a great reel for the money. Very tough to beat at the $130 price point.
As far as the SX goes, I wouldn't bother. They are the same price point as the new Chronarch. The new Chronarch (or the the old Curado E) is a much better reel at the $200 mark.
Hope that helps.
Keep your Daiwas! I did what your thinkin about doing in the begining of 2009. Sold all my Daiwas and had a boat load of Revo STX and Premiers. It took about six months and I had sold all my Revos and had a boat full of Daiwas again, not the elite stuff either. My go to reels are still TDX 103 HSDFs. I have some JDM Daiwas and some Steezes but I'll still take the TDX 103 over anything out there. Just feels rite.
Side note: Reguardless of the lure, I cant skip it on a Revo!
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by farmin542 »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Keep your Daiwas! I did what your thinkin about doing in the begining of 2009. Sold all my Daiwas and had a boat load of Revo STX and Premiers. It took about six months and I had sold all my Revos and had a boat full of Daiwas again, not the elite stuff either. My go to reels are still TDX 103 HSDFs. I have some JDM Daiwas and some Steezes but I'll still take the TDX 103 over anything out there. Just feels rite.
Side note: Reguardless of the lure, I cant skip it on a Revo!</td></tr></table>
I'm the same way man.
I own type r +, steez, custom I'ze 103 tdz, etc etc....my favorites are the fuego reels and the sol, especially with a few little mods. http://xs-s.com/zf/images/smile/emthup.gif
I like my daiwas great reels I would just keep the daiwas