Alright i've strictly been a Shimano man but i've had my eye on the Daiwa Alphas. I hate buying a reel without actually holding it and testing it. But seeing this is a Japan only reel, no local shops carry them. Can anyone give me their opinion on this reel and is it worth the $$$. How does it compare the the Shimano 50mg? Thanks guys.
#1861, "RE: Daiwa Alphas" In response to Reply # 2
Your better off buying the pixy I have had both of the reels and the pixy is the better of the 2. If your contemplating buying a daiwa I would seggest it I have all daiwa's and 2 calais cranking reels I definatley like the light weight daiwa's much better.
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#1862, "RE: Daiwa Alphas" In response to Reply # 3 Sat May-07-05 09:35 AM by E-man
Hey guys,
Thanks for all your feedback. Wood the article on tackle tour was very interesting. TM I saw the Pixy but was leaning towards the Alphas due the larger line capacity. I already have couple of finesse baitcasters so I wanted something with more capacity.
Mag, regarding the parts availability for the import reels. It's true that it maybe harder to get parts/service for these type of reels but it's a trade off. The quality of the Japanese only imports are far more better than the U.S. counterparts. I know you're a Shimano fan, have you tried the Scorpion 1000? It's a great little reel! It's basically a Curado 100 but it already comes with a wiffle spool. Check out the pic.
#1863, "RE: Daiwa Alphas" In response to Reply # 4
Eman, I would go w/ the daiwa for whatever reel you decide on, personally I like how they sit much lower than shimano's you can really palm them better w/ the exception of the calais. I am looking foward to getting some of the custom stuff for my daiwa's carbon handles and cork grips I know Dan (lightningrod) has them they are sweet.
Hey let that Bass go I wanna catch her some day http://www.calfishing.com/gallery/v/members/tmcustoms/