JDM reels relating to panfish

**jawjatek** · 04-03-2020, 05:24 PM

0.35 PE basically is 3.5 lb test. I've used 4 lb mono and floro on my Tict RP with no issues, but I have 0.3 PE on right now (3 lb).

**Veedo** · 04-03-2020, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by jawjatek

0.35 PE basically is 3.5 lb test. I've used 4 lb mono and floro on my Tict RP with no issues, but I have 0.3 PE on right now (3 lb).

Awesome, thank you. Maybe I'll toss on the 3lb. Notice much difference between the braid, mono, and fluro in different lb test?

**jawjatek** · 04-03-2020, 09:51 PM

Depends on what I'm doing. For dock shooting, I need a hi-viz line that can straighten a lite-wire jig hook, so I use 4 lb K9 brand hi-viz flouro. I'm sure it is closer to 6 lb but I don't care. For jigging and brush jigging I use 2-3 lb, either a good mono like the Meister area or Gamma panfish, or I use the Unitiika 0.3 PE II with a Seaguar 4 lb flouro leader. Your needs may vary.

**Alphahawk** · 04-03-2020, 09:58 PM

There was a discussion on here about PE ratings before. I wanted to know break strength of the ratings. As Chris Stewart told us they are not written in stone. As discussion with Chris Stewart.....they can be all over the place in actual break strength. Can’t find the discussion but it’s here somewhere.

Regards

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**jawjatek** · 04-03-2020, 10:26 PM

Forgot to say: use your hand, not the rod, to pull when snagged. Not the rod!

**MtnFisher** · 04-04-2020, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by Veedo

2020 Luvias showed up today. Seems built well. Reeling it does have more resistance than my other lt reels, but it is smooth for sure. Trying to decide what line to put on it, 4lb or 3lb troutist. My tict Rockin power should be here tomorrow, I think I might pair this reel with that rod. Does anyone know what the PE line equivalent is to mono? The power is rated at 0.1-0.35 PE. Attachment 371021
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Did you pre order your 2020 Luvias from Digitaka?

I placed a pre-order with Digitaka for the same reel at the end of February but still waiting.

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**Veedo** · 04-04-2020, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by MtnFisher

Did you pre order your 2020 Luvias from Digitaka?

I placed a pre-order with Digitaka for the same reel at the end of February but still waiting.

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I bought it from their garage sale section last week. It's was new, but a display model.

**slowhand** · 04-04-2020, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by Veedo

I bought it from their garage sale section last week. It's was new, but a display model.

You were the one that got it before I could pull the trigger lol.
Congrats

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**Veedo** · 04-04-2020, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by slowhand

You were the one that got it before I could pull the trigger lol.
Congrats

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Haha! I even slept on it a day or two.

**TXPanfisher** · 04-04-2020, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by redearhoosier

Does anyone here have the Gekkabijin MX LT 1000S-P? I like the 1000 size reels and this looks like a pretty nice reel for $162. It's listed as 7/1 bearings.

Originally Posted by StantheMan2567

I have the 2000 series in the reel you are asking about. I too prefer the 1000 size for UL fishing, cast and retrieve, but I wanted a reel with a little faster gear ratio for two main applications, float fishing and vertical jigging. I was looking for a little bit bigger spool capacity also. While float fishing, casting to a target and keeping the bait in the zone is important, but when your cast/presentation is over the higher gear ratio will get you back in and back out quicker. I know this sounds trivial, but I Bass fished plastics for years and when you can make more casts and more presentations then you are increasing your odds at getting the bait in front of a fish. 7.1 ratio bait casting reels were where I left off, but man were they fast to me. As far as the reel, here are the specs on mine, I am sure the 1000 series is lighter. I like the color, partial to red/black/silver.
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Originally Posted by MtnFisher

I bought one recently but have not used it yet. Been fishing only a couple times and I used my other JDM reels. I wanted a reel with mag seal and digi tough gears at a lower price point.

There is a bearing kit available on Ebay for this reel if you are so inclined.

Specs

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Originally Posted by D10

I was comparing the 18 Gekkabijin MX LT1000S-P to the 19 Ballistic FW LT 1000S-P last night and they are fairly similar reels. Here are the differences that I found.
-Price, the Ballistic costs about $100 more
-Weight, the Ballistic is 30 grams lighter
-Construction, the Ballistic is not mag sealed like the Gekkabijin is

Other than that, there may be some slight differences, but I can not tell.

It sounds like a good 1000 series mag sealed reel. I am debating the these two to be paired with a SUL, so I will likely go with the Ballistic.

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Any more feedback on this reel? I was thinking of pair it with the Major Craft Finetail Area Stage 6'3" UL. It boils down to the 1000 vs 2000. What's the difference between the S and SP?

Any thoughts on either of these potential combos?

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