Thread: Ordered a new reel

I look forward to hearing what you think of it

Big congrats! I was just out in the shop getting mine out of the reel case. I am taking the line off the Zenon and putting it on the low ratio Presso. It’s going to help me keep the TM down where those shell cracker can get to it. I knew I should not have been using a high speed reel for what I’m doing but I was just too lazy to switch out the line. Reeling that Presso is like reeling air!

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Awesome and congrats. Let us know how you like it.

This is the most I’ve ever spent on a reel .
I have big expectations.

There’s one of those in my future too, just don’t know when. Hope it’s everything you’re looking for.

Congrats and I hope it is all that you thought it would be. It is a sweet looking reel.
Bob

I have 2 of the Presso's. Imo, they are awesome, I hope you like it as much as I like mine !

Well , I canceled my order .
Maybe I came to my senses and figured out I don’t need a $300 reel to catch bluegill.
Why ?
One , It has been three days since I placed my order and it hadn’t shipped .
Two, it’s been almost two weeks since I returned the Abu Garcia Beast to Amazon Japan and according to UPS is sitting in a warehouse in Tokyo waiting for Amazon to accept delivery.
Three , I’ve read bad reviews due to quality control on the Presso since Daiwa switched to China manufacturing and I don’t want to wait weeks waiting on a return . And I’m afraid I’ll get one that’s no better than what I already own .
I like shallow spool reels from Japan , but it’s not a deal breaker for me . I’ve put backing on reels for years without any issue .
I’m ok with ordering items around $100 from overseas, if I don’t like them it goes in the box of almost made it stuff and I accept the loss , or I donate it to a friend .
I’ve ordered a KastKing Kestrel. If I don’t like it , I have thirty days to return it and I’ll have my refund the day I ship it back .
I haven’t read a lot about these reels . But I own the KastKing Zephyr SFS 1000 reel and it’s been a nice reel . It weighs 5.3oz , the Kestral weighs 4.6oz and has 10+1 stainless steel double shielded bearings.