JDM Reel Thread #2

[Alphahawk]

Good write up on the rod. I’m a big fan of the Zenon reels for sure. Nothing wrong with those pics.

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[redearhoosier]

Any thoughts on the Shimano Ultegra 1000? It seems to get positive reviews for its price point. I am thinking of getting another Finetail rod and pairing it with a decent 1000 size reel.

[redearhoosier]

On a sidenote, why no love for the Daiwa Daysprout 1000S-P?At 155g, it's super light and features 10+1 bearings. It's priced at $301.80 at fishingshop.kiwi...Thoughts??

[Alphahawk]

On a sidenote, why no love for the Daiwa Daysprout 1000S-P?At 155g, it's super light and features 10+1 bearings. It's priced at $301.80 at fishingshop.kiwi...Thoughts??

I doubt you will get a Daysprout anytime soon. Nothing wrong with it but it is just not available anywhere. Over the last 2 years I have tried some pre order from Kiwi but the orders are cancelled down the road. Since covid I have a plan A, B, and C as my initial wants may not be available.


Regards

[gillchaser999]

Any thoughts on the Shimano Ultegra 1000? It seems to get positive reviews for its price point. I am thinking of getting another Finetail rod and pairing it with a decent 1000 size reel.

I own a Ultegra 2000s . A shallow spool version I ordered from across the big pond .
I’ve been very disappointed in it .
The reel winds smooth , but takes a lot of inertia to get the handle moving . And it sticks up on the low part of the winding stroke .
If you wind it a consistent pace it’s fine , but if you slow wind as in swimming a jig , it’ll stick every stroke .
I’ve hoped it would “ break in “ and it has gotten better , but it’s a long way from my Daiwa reels .
I’ve even attached a drill to it a couple of times trying to break it in .
I’ve had one out of five new model Shimano Sahara 500’s , bought here in the USA that had the same issue , that got returned.
If it weren’t so expensive to return something bought overseas , I would have returned the Ultegra.
I’m sure this was just bad luck for me , but Shimano’s QC isn’t what it used to be IMO .

[Alphahawk]

I own a Ultegra 2000s . A shallow spool version I ordered from across the big pond .
I’ve been very disappointed in it .
The reel winds smooth , but takes a lot of inertia to get the handle moving . And it sticks up on the low part of the winding stroke .
If you wind it a consistent pace it’s fine , but if you slow wind as in swimming a jig , it’ll stick every stroke .
I’ve hoped it would “ break in “ and it has gotten better , but it’s a long way from my Daiwa reels .
I’ve even attached a drill to it a couple of times trying to break it in .
I’ve had one out of five new model Shimano Sahara 500’s , bought here in the USA that had the same issue , that got returned.
If it weren’t so expensive to return something bought overseas , I would have returned the Ultegra.
I’m sure this was just bad luck for me , but Shimano’s QC isn’t what it used to be IMO .

This has been an ongoing issue with certain Shimano reels for years now. You would have thought they would have it worked out by now.


Regards

[redearhoosier]

I doubt you will get a Daysprout anytime soon. Nothing wrong with it but it is just not available anywhere. Over the last 2 years I have tried some pre order from Kiwi but the orders are cancelled down the road. Since covid I have a plan A, B, and C as my initial wants may not be available.


Regards

Thank you, Randy! It's strange because it appears that it is available at Kiwi?

I think I'll stay away from the Shimano reels, like my Daiwa reels a bunch!!

[VaCrappieMan]

The daysprout is an awesome reel as I have one and have recently looked for a 2000 size in it and have been unable to locate one. I am not sure if they just didn’t make many or what.

[Veedo]

Looks like both a 23 vanquish and airity are released recently.

[TXPanfisher]

Plat video says made in Japan.

It doesn't look like the Airity comes in a 1000s, though. 2000s comes in at 145 grams with a 4.9 gear ratio.