JDM rods relating to Panfish

**Alphahawk** · 10-03-2018, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by StantheMan2567

I think Digitaka just put those reels on sale. I have a buddy who likes the Shimano Stradic Ci+4 reels. The JDM models seem to be a little different, the spools are shallower seems like, I guess this aids in casting distance?

Yes the shallow spool will give you better casting distance. When I used my first JDM UL reel I knew I never wanted a deep spool reel again for UL angling. Yes they are on sale......just ordered me a 1003 model to use on my SUL and XUL rods. My nephew has used Stradic Ci4+ reels for several years. Earlier this year he sent 5 of them to Shimano in California for regular service. While they were gone he ordered 3 Daiwa Luvias 2004H models. Shimano sent him 5 brand new in the box Ci4+ back at no charge to him....not even the service charge. Shimano has done that for me before and other friends as well. He just put them up in the closet and is using them when he has a guest fishing with him. He then ordered 3 more Daiwa Luvias 2004H. To buy a new Ci4+ here at a store in TN you are looking at paying 269 bucks including tax. You can get a “made in Japan” Daiwa Luvias delivered to your door for around 210-235 dollars....it is a far superior reel to the Ci4+. Shoot , you can get a Shimano Twin Power 2004HGS delivered to your door for 269 bucks....same price as a Ci4+ bought in TN......and a Shimano Twin Power is one fine reel. Heck, a Stradic SK would cost me 220 bucks here in TN. I can get same reel....out of Japan, only difference is it has a shallow spool.......delivered to my door for around 160 bucks...that’s a savings of 60 dollars. Of course while there is a warranty it is not practical to send a reel back to Japan for coverage. So if warranty matters don’t order out of Japan. I’ve got 6 reels out of Japan and never had a problem with any of them.

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**VaCrappieMan** · 10-03-2018, 11:30 PM

Just purchased my first Diawa Luvias 2004H... I can’t wait to get ahold of it and throw some 2lb sos on it... I really wanted to pull the trigger on a JDM rod but have to many new St Croix trout and panfish series rods to justify it... I just feel bad because I haven’t even used them a lot yet... thank you for all your help Alpha... I also bought some jigheads too so we shall see how those work out... thanks again

**Alphahawk** · 10-04-2018, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by VaCrappieMan

Just purchased my first Diawa Luvias 2004H... I canâ€™t wait to get ahold of it and throw some 2lb sos on it... I really wanted to pull the trigger on a JDM rod but have to many new St Croix trout and panfish series rods to justify it... I just feel bad because I havenâ€™t even used them a lot yet... thank you for all your help Alpha... I also bought some jigheads too so we shall see how those work out... thanks again

Thanks for the kind words. I can’t justify any of the equipment I’ve purchased out of Japan......but at 67 I really enjoy the collecting of enthusiast equipment. The 2015 Luvias is a great reel. Some day I hope to purchase a Daiwa Exist.....I know.....a lot of money.......but I just want to see what a flag ship reel is like. Those Daiwa jig heads...and the others I bought are the real deal. They will stick a fish.....and you too.....LOL. I’m not sure if I will go to them as a permanent jig head or not.....a little expensive. But I have to say the ones I have used so far are a joy to fish with. A fish nips at it he’s hooked.

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**VaCrappieMan** · 10-04-2018, 04:48 PM

The jig heads I purchased are made by Issei... I was trying to find some to use with the trout magnet... I didn’t see much in the way of smaller jig heads on digitaka... I almost pulled the trigger on a few trout spoons... sometimes my dad and I will fish some smaller trout lakes/ ponds and I toss a lot of little cleos and kastmasters... just kind of getting my feet wet right now

**Alphahawk** · 10-04-2018, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by VaCrappieMan

The jig heads I purchased are made by Issei... I was trying to find some to use with the trout magnet... I didnâ€™t see much in the way of smaller jig heads on digitaka... I almost pulled the trigger on a few trout spoons... sometimes my dad and I will fish some smaller trout lakes/ ponds and I toss a lot of little cleos and kastmasters... just kind of getting my feet wet right now

Not familiar with that brand. I can tell you the Daiwa Gekkabijin micro jig heads are sharp.....I think the hook on them is their proprietary hook. I have some by Cultiva.......which use Owner hooks....very sharp. Then there are the micro jig heads from Gamakatsu.....also great. I also have some from Shimano that I got from finessefishing. There are the Soare jigs....also sharp. What I like about all those micro jig heads is the eyelet.....they are much larger than the jig heads we are used to....makes it very easy for an old man to thread and tie.

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**VaCrappieMan** · 10-04-2018, 08:47 PM

I know this is requesting a lot but would it be possible for you to rig up a few trout magnets on your Japanese jig heads?

**slowhand** · 10-05-2018, 04:43 PM

Is there a U.S. source for spare spools? I just purchased a low-end Daiwa, a 15 Revos 1003 that has a shallow spool. Would like a couple of spare spools for various types/weights of line.
Thanks

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**Alphahawk** · 10-05-2018, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by slowhand

Is there a U.S. source for spare spools? I just purchased a low-end Daiwa, a 15 Revos 1003 that has a shallow spool. Would like a couple of spare spools for various types/weights of line.
Thanks

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Not that I know of.

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**Alphahawk** · 10-06-2018, 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by VaCrappieMan

I know this is requesting a lot but would it be possible for you to rig up a few trout magnets on your Japanese jig heads?

Are you talking about doing a video of that? I can do that.....just check out my channel for it. My camera issues are still going on but will get it done.

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**Crappie Pro Wannabe** · 10-06-2018, 12:15 PM

Alphahawk, Have you ordered from digitaka and the ems tracking only list "Posted" and no other tracking info?

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