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  1. 05-21-2023, 08:21 PM #1
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    I know I just ordered an Abu Garcia Beast , but I’m thinking I should have put that money toward what I really wanted .
    A lightweight JDM reel to become my “go to” reel .
    I’m constantly searching and researching, that how I found the deal on the Beast .
    With Father’s Day coming up in a few weeks and with a birthday too , I found what I think is a deal on a Daiwa 21 Presso 1000S-P .
    Specs:
    Gear ratio: 4.9 / Winding length (cm/handle rotation): 60 / Maximum drag force (kg): 5
    Weight: 5.0 oz (145 g)
    Standard winding weight: Nylon (lb-m): 2.5-100, PE (No. -m) 0.3-200
    Bearing (ball/roller): 12/1
    Handle Length: 1.6 inches (40 mm)

    This will be what I think is a true JDM reel .
    “ The bigger the Bend , the Wider the Grin ! “
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    Presso is a great reel I have both the 2018 and 2021. As Randy would say the low inertia star up is great. Be careful though the rabbit hole is DEEP. Scott
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    Do you have the revo mgx theta S1000? It’s my favorite reel and I own the 21 presso. Drag is superb on the revo I’m looking to pick up a couple more if I find a deal.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Goose21 View Post
    Do you have the revo mgx theta S1000? It’s my favorite reel and I own the 21 presso. Drag is superb on the revo I’m looking to pick up a couple more if I find a deal.
    No I don’t .
    I got worried about spending that much money on a reel and was afraid it wouldn’t be $160 better than what I already own .
    I watched a video on the Presso that said it didn’t have Mag Seal , my Fuego has Mag Seal .
    I’m going to wait on my Beast to get here and hopefully I won’t have any regrets about canceling my order .
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    The Presso is a fine reel. I have caught a lot of fish with it. I like the Beast and it is a very good reel and it will get a lot of use chasing big trout. But it could just as well be a good bluegill reel. The Presso…Luvias 20….Zenon….Ballistic FW are all light reels and are a hoot to fish with. I think for those of us who fish these light reels we fall in love with them. The Theta is also a nice feel and while not as light it is still pretty light. The Presso is very low inertia…and I really like the low inertia reels. I just don’t see how one can go wrong with the Presso.

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    Thanks Randy for your input .
    I’ll be keeping the Presso in my wish list and if the price attempts me closer to my birthday I may get one . My daughter usually gives me a gift card for my birthday and that’ll soften the price .
    Meanwhile I need to get the Abu Garcia Beast and break it in on a few gills or maybe a few spotted bass.
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    Sounds like you will have a great setup when you get it together
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    Sounds like you are over half there, gill. Life is short. Get one if you can.
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    I’m hoping you like the combo and have no remorse. I know nothing outside of Randy’s review and I think another I saw on you tube. I’m very close to pulling the trigger on a Presso myself. I need one like…….well you know. I’ve handled a Shimano that’s the mid $500’s and super light and I’m sure the Presso would impress me just as much. It would also prompt me to build a nice 7’ ul rod to go with it. Or maybe just buy the combo. As I teeter on the edge of that rabbit hole……….
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    Quote Originally Posted by skeetbum View Post
    I’m hoping you like the combo and have no remorse. I know nothing outside of Randy’s review and I think another I saw on you tube. I’m very close to pulling the trigger on a Presso myself. I need one like…….well you know. I’ve handled a Shimano that’s the mid $500’s and super light and I’m sure the Presso would impress me just as much. It would also prompt me to build a nice 7’ ul rod to go with it. Or maybe just buy the combo. As I teeter on the edge of that rabbit hole……….
    I’m holding off on the Presso until I’ve received and tried out the Abu Garcia Beast I ordered.
    I’d love to fish a 5 oz 1000 size reel for a couple hours. It’d probably spoil me and I wouldn’t touch my other reels .
    It’s hard to imagine a reel being that much better.
    I feel You can buy a reel for a $100 today that would have cost three or four times as much ten years ago.
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