Daiwa LT or Shimano - 3000S threadline

[dragon1]

I'm looking for a 3000 Shallow spool option.

Any recommendations at the $200 or under level?

[dragon1]

FWIW, I cross referenced specs on the 2500S and C3000, same gear ratios, and the IPTs were the same per crank. This tells me the outside spool diameters are the same, with the 3000 having much more line capacity and about double the drag strength.

[JJohnSind]

In your price point, I’d consider the Daiwa Caldia (exact reel as the US Daiwa Ballistic MQ). Digitaka did not have the Tatula MQ in the 3000 size, but that’s a model down anyway. Other JDM sites may have them. The Vandford would be Shimano’s comparable if you wanted that brand. The Vandford’s bail seemed a little more flimsy to me than the Ballistic’s.

[dragon1]

In your price point, I’d consider the Daiwa Caldia (exact reel as the US Daiwa Ballistic MQ). Digitaka did not have the Tatula MQ in the 3000 size, but that’s a model down anyway. Other JDM sites may have them. The Vandford would be Shimano’s comparable if you wanted that brand. The Vandford’s bail seemed a little more flimsy to me than the Ballistic’s.

Kool, thanks for the rec.