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Daiwa Luvias FC LT 2000S in stock on Digitaka, if anyone is interested.
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It was FedEx. I didn't get any charges yet, not sure how that works? It is the Shimano vanquish c2000s. Just spooled it up with 4lb troutist, and put it on the corto for now. It does turn easy, I'll give it that. Can't wait to fish!Originally Posted by s_v
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Mine arrived a few days ago via DHL (Luvias FC LT 2000S).
Initial thoughts: Its butter smooth, some inertia but it's so smooth it outweighs any negative concerns. Mounted it on my Yamaga Blanks TZ 71 Nano and it balances well. Will spool it with 4lb Sunline Siglon soon and then it's off to the river for some testing.
Will probably take my budget setup first, a TM TSS trout slayer rod with Shimano Sedona since this will be a new to me more rugged section of river.
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Last edited by MtnFisher; 05-15-2020 at 01:04 PM.
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I'll have a similar setup: 67 TZ Nano with FC LT 2000S. Pulled the trigger on DHL delivery. I may ask the delivery person about handling fees and duties. Can't wait for EMS to come back anymore...
P.S. They must have stocked quite a few – when I was ordering one for myself I saw a string of 3–4 purchases in a very short period of time from Russia and Europe.
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Update: DHL was lightning fast, less than 48 h from origin to destination facility. Couldn't get my Luvias on truck today, but it will be here tomorrow. The DHL representative confirmed that, unless regulated, any goods under $800 will not be subject to duties or handling fees. I do not know about oversized items (i.e., one-piece rods) or any other exceptions, but I'll be asking Digitaka to use DHL for all my orders that are currently sitting in their store...
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That's great news! Congrats on your new reel!
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Anyone have experience with Stradic FL, especially for Ultralight? I’m so interested in C2000S FL. I maybe in market for another reel. I can’t decide which reel, let alone speed of reel. I like my Tatula LT 2000 but that reel come with only 6X, I don’t care much for Stradic ci4+ (especially after using Tatula) and I believe this model due to upgrade soon. I was checking out Ballistic FW, but not sure if any benefit over Tatula for about 50 more. Anyway I ordered Exceler LT 2000 5x as backup.
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No doubt in my mind the Ballistic FW is a better reel. Not sure where you are pricing but the FW is about 90 dollars more on Japanese web stores.
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TW have on sale for a while for 229. The reason I asked because the 2000 size Ballistic is also XH version same as Tatula LT. The both use same type Digigear, Ballistic have 1 more bearing, lighter spool? and maybe Zion rotor, the bad is 2000 is SS version while Tatula I can get D or S version (more versatile on the line size).
The Stradic c2000s FL that I’m interested is about the same price as Tatula. I can op for high and low speed, 43mm long stroke (13.5mm) spool. The only downside is 6.5oz compare to 6oz but I think I can live with that.
Last edited by Just_Bass; 05-25-2020 at 02:16 PM.
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Had a chance to play with the new Daiwa Luvias FC LT 2000S for a couple of days. Great little reel, exceptionally light and smooth. I think I will also be getting a larger size for my light tackle. I must also say it looks amazing on a Yamaga Blanks BC TZ/ Nano rod. It does have quite a bit of resistance to rotation when compared to Shimano Soare C2000SS PG (which also has an amazingly shallow spool). The Soare starts and stops effortlessly and therefore is perfect for my jig head fishing needs. I will stick with Shimano's Stradic derivatives in that department or try the new Twinpower, but the Luvias is certainly a very worthy purchase otherwise.
