The handle being our direct interface point is absolutely a huge determining factor in the feel, or the "reel experience" if you will. Not crazy, I couldn't agree more.
Waiting anxiously for the stradic/ Daiwa head to head. I love my Shimano spinners, but I loved the bg at its price point as well. Love how Daiwa and Shimano are trading blows right now.
LOL! Loved the sidecut on the ball bearing wars!! I'm totally with you on the amount of play on reel handles being a pet peeve - it's the whole reason why I now own a Daiwa Tatula baitcaster and not the KastKing Royal Legend Elite. I had ordered the KK RLE first at about a third the cost of the Tatula, after seeing all the great "reviews" online (I'm sure most were sponsored) and fished with it for about a week. The lateral side-play on the reel handle, in addition to the overall noisiness and sharp ridges on the reel became increasingly noticeable after a few outings. I'm usually always on the lookout for a good deal, but in this situation I really did get what I paid for. I was hoping the Daiwa spinning reels were just as good as their baitcasters but it seems they forgot about the reel handles....
I have the regular exceler, spinning reel and love it, have caught flukes, stripers and blues and many bass and trout and carp on it! It’s a 3000 size btw and not a LT
Awhile back I purchased from Cabelas a few Arachnid Spinning reels. They appear to possibly be Tatula's. I checked out the handles and knobs, I find no play, and these were much less expensive that a Tatula, and have performed magnificently. Unfortunately since BassPro has acquired the Cabela's name, these are no longer available.
If this dude built his own reel I would buy it for sure. He’s really picky about little things which I understand if your really into it. That’s why I know if he did make his own reel it would be perfect
id happily fork twice the price of a daiwa for a tackle advisor spinner. the guy is as ocd as i am, and know its the sum of the smallest details that makes the experience reel.
Absolutely on about handles. I am going thru a phase of changing out most of my bait casting Handles to round knob handles.They need to be tight and fast turning.Picked up a $45 buck chuck Korean made reel for fun. it stated it was made with new German bulletproof technology plastic., took it apart and had 8 bearings that needed oil,casts further than my Abu's and Diawas.Ran it over several times with my truck and threw it against brick wall. WTF , it still casts like new after replacing bent handleLOL.
I found this out by accident , ultra thin shims are daiwa part B41-1706 (two shims are one part #). Order 10 of them ($5 shipped) and look real close once you get them...they are actually 2 different sizes , mix and match the ones you need.
I have two of last years Ballistics. They have the same play. When you use a smooth reel and you feel the slop it drives me crazy. Thanks I didn't know there was a fix.
Thanks for the vid! Curious to know if the fuego has the same machined aluminium main gear like what's in the ballistic lt, or is it a zinc gear similar to the bg?
LOL awesome!! lol...they're gonna listen to my next daiwa video..that's for dang sure...lol Found a bunch of errors on their website. Nothin major...but a small potatos guy like me....is gonna cause a japanese giant to change quite a bit on their site. I've caused change in reel design from a few us companies in the past...but the japanese companies don't budge. so it'll be interesting if they make some changes.
@@TackleAdvisors I noticed on the daiwa fuego lt page they say its 6 bearings plus 1 roller bearing, but when I looked at mine it's a bushing not a bearing. So ya they have mistakes on their page. Are you going to do a full review of the fuego lt?
Can you provide a link where one might find these bearings and shims? I seem to always find shady sites or the wrong sizes! I appreciate your time, thanks!
Wait until he sets the world on fire with comparing the Daiwa BG, Penn Battle 2, Shimano Nasci and many others in that price range! Blood will flow from the eyes of fan boys everywhere! I have used each of the three mentioned earlier, all of them have been great so far in my very PG level fishing torture (aka Redfish and Jacks). I'm looking forward to the break down to help me figure out which has the best value for future purchases.
I guess it's a matter of preference... Working in a machine shop that deals with certain tollerances I can see both sides of th coin.. Too tight could cause lockup with slightest amount of trash.. Too loose could cause a fumble in retrieve action... But personally I'd just shim to fit my needs.. Again.. Personal preference.. So to each their own.. Good vid.. Keep them lines tight.. Peace ✌
Thanks for a great review: DO YOU KNOW??? Can a same sized Exceler spool work with the BG reel? They are stamped with the same line capacities, but of course that does not prove they are compatible. Other interchangeable spools? Thanks
what do you think about the ''supertune'' kits on the bay, for the fuegos lt seem to include handles bearings and a roller bearing...kind of expansive, is it worth it ?
Meant to ask you on my personal channel your thought on the Diawa SV and TWS. I actually started to buy the Cabelas version of the Tatula since they make it and it was on sale for $80 I think. Think there is a vid on here, the Cabelas Arachnid, made by Diawa.
Would you perchance be willing to link the ball bearing I'd need for the Ballistic LT 2500D handle and would it be the same in the Tatula 2500? I know you mentioned at the end of the video what you thought it might be. Just wanted to double check before I ordered one ( or the wrong one). Also any advice on replacing it? Never done it before I am not a mechanical wizard. =(
besides bearing microgear contributes to gear smoothness but only when crank vigorously. the mm gear got more contact and balance to reduce vibration at hi speed. when u crank slowly bigger gear teeth is actually smoother than mm gearing. mm gear snake oil is partially true. not challenging yr wisdom but share opinion. u r great reel guy. not just great but super dude.
bearings in the handle is fine and dandy and all, but real differences in spinning gear is line roller upgrades and drag assembly upgrades... handle bearings make it feel great , but it does next to nothing performance wise... its all about line management and drag consistency... i love/hate your videos LOL now its 1am and i feel like tuning dangit!!! 😂
LMAO....Funny you mention line roller upgrades.....I grease all my line roller bearings.....have for 20 years...never had one go raspy or crunchy...and fishing braid over those 20 years....never had any excessive twist. Over the years I must have saidhow pointless bb handle knobs are.....100 times....but when a reel is as refined as some as these.....you only feel that knock in the handle knob...so it's likedamn....so friggin close!!
I must be lucky, my hand doesn't move in and out as I reel and dont feel it. I also feel the Pflueger President is one of the best bargains out there but know I will get laughed at by people that have to somehow justify spending hundreds of dollars on fishing reels. The most money I have ever spent on a reel was a Penn Special Senator 112H. Also have a Peen 309 I took the level wind off of. Simple, strong and very castable. But have picked up the fancy reels and set them back down. Not gonna take the bait. Love your tear downs and reviews, it substantiates what I have always known. They add 10 dollars worth of parts and add hundreds to the price. With today's CNC technology and made over seas by slave labor there simply is no excuse for it.
I like this video I have a daiwa tatula baistcaster and noticed the same small amount of play and bought bearings, swapped out the bushings, which took care of that slight little wiggle It was a tiny annoyance..but made a big difference to me, just my opinion. I’m a big fan of daiwa reels but that little audible click from the play did bother me Considering getting an inshore spinning reel and gold to know I would need to get bearings if I don’t want that play
This is defiantly getting into the nitpicking realm imo. However I still stand by I prefer a bushing rather than a bearing in BOTH the handle knob and the line roller. I never understood why people would complain about a bushing in the line roller. For us saltwater guys that thing is always the first to go.
Sup man! It is and it isn't....When its the only thing you feel on a buttery smooth reel...it stands out. LIne rollers suck...bushing or bearing...Daiwa bushings get squeaky and bind....Shimano's bearings get crunchy and loud. I grease mine in saltwater...so they don't spin free but last 10x longer. For my use I wold never use this size spinner in the salt....I start at 15 ounce sized reels....And with heavy rods and reels knob slop isn't noticed...On the light stuff and freshwater....I think the bearing upgrade would be a worthwhile upgrade. And I seldom ever say that about handle knob bearings.
Great! Another thing to tune on all my reels now. Can't wait for the internal comparisons. Test the drags if you can. Be interested to see if the new LT reels actually have the specified drag ratings with the lighter weight. Too good to be true?
So I work at Cabela’s and I can tell you they absolutely do. Problem is the main shafts can’t handle it and they split at the base. All our display reels have had their spool shafts broken off by people tightening the drag to max and turning the spool
How is the Exceller compare to the Epixor, I really hesitate between these For the Daiwa, the only thing that scared me of buying one is the flex on the stem and handle, which is a known issue for the low en LT series For the Epixor, the gears are probably not as good as the Daiwa, and sometimes, they really feels like hit or miss. Thanks
Bearings in the handle knob will almost always corrode and become an issue before a bushing only design due to being closer to elements and dirt ECT. For that reason I prefer a bushing in that application on a reel. 13 fishings new bushing tech might be great for a handle knob application what do you think?
Man I can't believe I didn't comment on this video when it came out! My number 1 pet peeve- sloppy handle knobs- drives me nuts! How am I supposed to stay in tune with what my lure is doing when my contact point with the reel is feeling "clink, slop, clink, slop"? Even more annoying than loosey goosey hex handles cause the wonky little 3mm screw always comes loose! BTW I revisited this vid cause I found a list for best budget freshwater reels which lists the Tatula LT #1 and the BG at #2 which got me all ready to drop some coin on another Daiwa BUT then I looked at street price-$50 more for Tatula LT= what's your opinion on that price swing vs performance?
My Steez 17 spinning reel is perfect, not any movement at all with two bearings :) they are also easy to fix with just a spacer/washer, well except for the fixed handle.....WTF 12 bearings in the handle LOL
Loved the video, it was very informational but I have one critique. I have a size 1000 exceler and at first the handle had minimal play, but over time it has gotten worse and now it’s flat out annoying. I was wondering if you have noticed this same issue
Unfortunately...I haven't....Long term it ended up at the bottom of the ocean....Elias V fishing's dumbass dropped it overboard when we were doing an experiment. The reels I have from daiwa haven't exhibited that change......
I feel that Daiwa moved backwards with their lt series. There is no substitute for metal. I feel that the lt equals lite and twistie. The hard bodyz were the ticket for gear alignment. I bought a excelor lt and I can wobble it easily on it main frame with my hand. The excelor exe was a far sturdier reel as it was built on metal
I just grabbed i THINK an older exceler to replace a reel I (in a rush) left on the roof of the vehicle and drove away for an emergency at home. No LT, NO exe (but it looks identical to the exe). It's got some heft but i THINK it's carbon fibers mixed into the graphite? It has no flex, tolerances are great, 4+1 BB, pretty smooth.. only quibble would be the handle is a stick in and put the screw in from the other side.. THAT has a bit of play though not terribly. For $69 from a local bait shop. well worth it and I didn't help a Cabela's/BassPro CEO buy another yacht.
Dude you sound like tackle junkie! Quantum smoke inshore PT best spinning reel so far. 90% of my fishing is steelhead and salmon. So far only reel that hasn't taking a shit and continues to work in harsh weather. Been dropped in the river when landing fish and I have only cleaned it once, have had it for 4 years.
Thank you for the video. Do you have a recommended bearing/shim replacement product for the Ballistic LT 2500 and the Tatula LT 2500 spinning reels? I never even noticed the slop in the handle in my reels until I watched this video. Like to replace the bearings and see how different it feels. Thanks, Nick
Yeah, I was kind of in that boat on my Fuego LT2500.... couldn't tell by the manual that well. It just wouldn't go, till I pulled the seal off and put it on the opposite side....Great reel btw...
Nah you're absolutely right on this one,if daiwa get rid of the slop on the knobs and the stupid antyrevese button they're set to beat Shimano,i like daiwa design but I like the antyrevese button that's what keeping me from buying one
My bearings should come in Friday... So I just need to pull the bushings off and put the bearings in their place? If you get time to respond would appreciate it! I have the ballistic lt 2500's and ordered the size you mentioned in comments below/video.
I know hedgehog sells tons of knobs and you can cross reference them in ebay. Or call daiwa direct. Tell em what ya want. Might need to talk to someone in the shop who knows parts.
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Just bought the Fuego lt. To change the handle it says to switch the water proof seal and the "o-ring" which is very small and almost impossible to remove. Does it matter if you keep the ring on the same side as the seal?
I'll have to look at it. There is a seal that is very easily removed and swapped. I have to see about the o ring. There has been a health emergency in my family so i may not be able to look at it.
Considering the only thing he complains about with these reels is something most people would never notice means that they are really nice-which he admits. I personally own a ballistic and noticed this but it does not bother me.
LOL...After fishing and owning over 75 reels this year.....It was amazing to see just how much of a difference it made. I didn't want to come out and say it..but it's almost likes it's intentional. Because the level of refinement between a 200 and 500$ reel isn't that different out of the box. But they gotta do something to make ya oooh and ahhh over. That Tatula is like butter with the bb knob...but it's just smooth with a bit of knocking with the bushings. It honestly transforms it!
So im thinking of upgrading my current reel (shimano sahara 500fi, 275g) to a daiwa fuego 1000lt (280g), my rod is a westin w3 streetstick 2-7g 6ft/183cm that i use for almost everything, i have it spooled up with 0.08mm braid, about 8-9lb line for you Americans. I was wondering if anyone who has a fuego that fishes for perch could tell me their thoughts on the specific reel.
Funny how the most important factors like "feel" of the reel are lost in translation from engineers, supply chains, and manufacturers. I assume their too busy keeping up with industry/marketing trends to realize that at the end of the day these reels are being fished for hours on end , not being shelf pieces. Honestly the mechanics of drag force and material durability have probably peaked. The only realms that can be improved upon would be tolerances and durability, both come into play when determining feel of the reel. My old Shakespeare surf and pier 10+ year old spinner can haul in trevallies just as effective as my Modified Sahara, and just as reliable. One of them feels like I'm trying to autocross a minivan, while the other is like using a sports car. You can probably finish the race with either , but honestly you know which one would be a more enjoyable user experience.
Oh sorry. In the video you said to stop the play in the handle to replace some parts to stop the play. I have a 5000 lt ballistic. The parts you recommend to change will that be the same my 5000
@@mexican707 AHHHHH....Sorry, thought it was a different video.....Handle shims...contact Daiwa tell them the reel you have and let them know there's excessive play in the knob...ask for shim.
I gotta see... I've had a few reels longer than anticipated and I loaned the Tat and ballistic out.. Gotta get finish the exsence and Stella.. And the sustain.. I think I have all the footage just gotta run it through the editor.... What did you wanna know
Just your opinion on which might be better at the price point. Both nice reels obviously... I will be using them to fish jigs for Walleye. I picked up a pair of the Ballistic LT's today but was curious what you thought of the gears/drag on the LT vs the Ci4+. I can always go swap out to the Ci4+ I just thought the LT felt smoother. I want the better option between the 2 for longevity as I plan on having them for many years. Most expensive reels I've owned so I''m paranoid I made the wrong decision haha. I originally picked up 4 Stradic FK's because I liked the aluminum body better but 3 of the 4 had something wrong with them believe it or not... bad bearings, ect. I will fish 1/8-7/8 oz jigs if that has any impact on the decision. I fish from a boat mostly on a deep reservoir fishing mostly from 2ft - 50ft.
I like the video. But for me personally play in the handle knobs isn't a big issue. As an add on to other comments about how handle knobs "feel" I am a firm believer that it's the job of your rod to "feel" what your bait and fish is doing and guiding the fish where you want it. Your reel is only to get the line out farther and get it in quicker. But hey to each their own.
Does anyone know which size or model size specifically for the Fuego / Exceler w/o the switch at the bottom of the reel? I believe that switch is the wind knot lever? Are models 3000 and above w/o it? Thanks.
I haven't seen all of the sizes. But how does an AR switch create wind knots. Wind knots happen wither from poor line lay or user error. If the reel didn't have infinite anti reverse... Kinda like old spin fishers. I guess the in between lever could increase the possibility of a wind knot.. But that's not the case on any current spinner
Sorry, I actually don't understand the purpose of the switch below the reel. I have a Battle 2500 and there is a lever. In the diagram, it says cross wind block lever? thanks.
If the okuma had a thread in handle...i"d lean okuma..it's a bit more solid than the daiwa......the elite max i havent handled in person yet so can't say there. I just really hate hex handle shafts......
I want to say thow a dart....Ci4 is pretty well proven..Though the one my friend dropped off today is crunchy. Tatula fishes just as good in my opnion. And is cheaper.
In Australia the stradic ci4 seems to be everyone’s “go to”reel. I’d never even heard of the tatula until now. The stradic is for some reason a hundred dollars cheaper on eBay here in Australia which is kinda a no brainer for most but we do have a few daiwa fan bois
Fished my tatula LT 2500dxh for about 20 hours + on a handful of freshwater trips hooking on 10+ 3-7 Kg Pacus over a month and the reel starts to feel rougher (can feel the gear grind on the downstroke) when reeling compared when I 1st got it (really smooth with no detectable grinding) . Is this normal from your experience?
+Derick Ho hi Derick you've fished yours more than I have mine. Cooking and Fishing has a ballistic lt that exhibited something similar and exchanged it. These reels are very new so it'll be interesting as the feedback comes in how they perform in the wild
Tackle Advisors thank you for the info! I've realised that when new, upon my inspection. there are some wiggle room at the spool shaft and the rotors are not some of the stiffer ones. They definitely have the light part right! As for tough.. In my case.. The doubts are obvious. Going to open up the reel to check if there's any premature gear wear sometime this week!
Tackle Advisors sure. Gotta find a small enough pick for the the tiny C clip. I was playing with the reel for awhile just now. There is enough play side to side to make a clear clunking sound. Metal on metal.
I find the issue with the Daiwa spinners are the bails. I’ve lost tons of plugs buck tails etc. because of the bail not clicking open or closed. It also makes them feel plasticy and cheap. Sticking with shimano and penn for this reason
It'd been a long while since I plugged with any daiwas other than an emblem pro or saltiga surf. Never had an issue with them..Nor have I had any with the saltiga (though braid does hang on the drag nob if not careful even when manually closing the bail.) These new LT's have an intersting closure sound....like a baseball popping a catchers mitt. They're solid on the open.....Qustion..do you rotate your rotor until it touches the trip ramp prior to casting? Doing that willl prevent the handle from gaining any momentum to prematurely trip the bail....That trick will safe a ton of pluggage!!
Marco Pugliese ...i've found the same problem with my Daiwa Caldia. I reckon at least 5 out of 10 casts the ball arm flicks over dury the cast. I've also lost heaps of jigs because of this problem. Do you know of any way to fix this problem. I have other Daiwa reels and it's only the Caldia that does it.
I do rotate the rotor most of the time, not always though. Why is it only my Caldia that trips though? I have a BG and an older TD Advantage and neither of them trip. I'm at the point now where i'll only use floating lures with the Caldia so that when it does trip and if it does snap I can get my lure back.
Tackle Advisors I started doing that with my bg until the bail itself broke. I’m done with Daiwa spinners for now until they add a clicking bail. Still love my saltiest conventional and my fuego baitcaster but I just can’t deal with the cheap bail
Thanks man! I'm diggin the Tatula....The lack of any seals makes it spin very lightly. I dig that! But after fishing sealed stellas for 2 years with no maintenance....I can see where the ballistics sealing would really keep em running like new for longer than the tatula. Between the two..ask yourself would rubber seals guarding the sidpelate bearings and spool shaft and mag seal at the ar clutch benefit how you fish? With the negative being the slightest bit of sluggishness (barely noticeable unless you fish side by side with a tatula lt or stradic ci4) And if you self service. working with the magnetic disc (which is simple but different)
Tackle Advisors Thanks for the info. What do you think about the Tatula SV TWS? Getting ready to order 1 in the 7.3HS I've heard only good things about it.
This is just reality. Those reels are not something handmade. It's a not a Vertu phone. This minor adjustments could be done by user or even better at a decent service centre. A thin washer will get the problem solved. As you said the tuning handle costs more than any of those reels. If that the only problem reels have Daiwa's done a great job. I have another problem. I don't like standard knobs, pay about 50 for a tuning ones
Point is it's sloppy. 500$ reels aren't hand made either. I didn't say it in the video...but one of the things I believe all companies do is purposely give slippy handle knobs....And really shim it up nicely for the flagship reels...otherwise you wouldn't feel the difference.. As 90$ of the reels are smooth as silk out of the box.....
Not sure Jeremy......Although I did see Elias V started fishing a fuego LT. BG has proven itself.....all these LT reels are sparkly and new...SO time will tell. Fuego is lighter..a kinda flexy bendy frame but not like old graphite reels...has seals plus magseal.....BG is solid as a rock with no seals. Tatula is a stradic ci4+ minus a pinion main shaft seal *which for 5 bucks for the roto nut and seal would probably come close....Ballistic is a stradic ci4+ with more seals....I have put some time on the tatula lt and have fished stradics a ton. I dig the tat.....I have an ultegra, and ci4+ sitting next to me right now along with the lt lineup.....interesting.....
When you remove it is the axle on the main gear solid? There really shouldn't be any play outside of the main vs pinion gear tooth spacing. If it's excessive it's defective and exchange or contact Daiwa. It's one of the best in the price range but it is a mass produced made in China thing :)
Tackle Advisors thanks for the reply. I think it’s a lemon idk.. actually bought it used for $50 but didn’t realize the issue until I was home. It also has noticeable gear feel when reeling. My penn fierce 3000 first gen feels smoother in comparison now : /
bearings dont make reel smooth they just make reel easier rotation. bush is smoother but heavy rotation. but i still go with bearings and grease it to reduce the minute vibration that balls emit. i find balance from greased bearing. not sure abt 13 cpt z polymer bushing that wld be interesting.
smoovefishing i watched all his videos im a fan. but i sorta need to see the polymer bushing tested in all kinda places in shimano or daiwa...at the pinion gear at the main shaft etc..if reel advisor can do that later it wld be great
Lim Mun Chew Shimano makes one but it’s only a 50 dollar reel it’s a JDM reel and it’s called the Base Rise reel, My option is it’s a cheaper way to make a reel but they charge you more for it
The handle being our direct interface point is absolutely a huge determining factor in the feel, or the "reel experience" if you will. Not crazy, I couldn't agree more.
Yes that’s what I though so too earlier with alot of the reel have the same problem. It’s very nice of you making a video to show very one. : )
Waiting anxiously for the stradic/ Daiwa head to head. I love my Shimano spinners, but I loved the bg at its price point as well. Love how Daiwa and Shimano are trading blows right now.
fantastic! love your absolute passion and attention to the smallest details!!
I just bought a Diawa 1000 and a lt2500 exceler. I am really happy with them
I chuckled at "I dig the knobs" Besides that, love the videos keep up the good work!
LOL! Loved the sidecut on the ball bearing wars!! I'm totally with you on the amount of play on reel handles being a pet peeve - it's the whole reason why I now own a Daiwa Tatula baitcaster and not the KastKing Royal Legend Elite. I had ordered the KK RLE first at about a third the cost of the Tatula, after seeing all the great "reviews" online (I'm sure most were sponsored) and fished with it for about a week. The lateral side-play on the reel handle, in addition to the overall noisiness and sharp ridges on the reel became increasingly noticeable after a few outings. I'm usually always on the lookout for a good deal, but in this situation I really did get what I paid for. I was hoping the Daiwa spinning reels were just as good as their baitcasters but it seems they forgot about the reel handles....
Hahahah bra you geeked out on the handle ball Bearings good stuff 😂
I have the regular exceler, spinning reel and love it, have caught flukes, stripers and blues and many bass and trout and carp on it! It’s a 3000 size btw and not a LT
I love your channel haha very interesting to a tackle junky and keeps it interesting and humerous like alan hawk. New sub for sure!
Awhile back I purchased from Cabelas a few Arachnid Spinning reels. They appear to possibly be Tatula's. I checked out the handles and knobs, I find no play, and these were much less expensive that a Tatula, and have performed magnificently. Unfortunately since BassPro has acquired the Cabela's name, these are no longer available.
If this dude built his own reel I would buy it for sure. He’s really picky about little things which I understand if your really into it. That’s why I know if he did make his own reel it would be perfect
id happily fork twice the price of a daiwa for a tackle advisor spinner. the guy is as ocd as i am, and know its the sum of the smallest details that makes the experience reel.
Absolutely!
Dude, I love this video!
I upgraded Saltist 4000 handle knob... 8CRBB, 1RB plus 3BB for Gomexus Power Handle Knob!!! It feels and looks good...
I think only the exceler on down are riveted.
Thanks!
Absolutely on about handles. I am going thru a phase of changing out most of my bait casting Handles to round knob handles.They need to be tight and fast turning.Picked up a $45 buck chuck Korean made reel for fun. it stated it was made with new German bulletproof technology plastic., took it apart and had 8 bearings that needed oil,casts further than my Abu's and Diawas.Ran it over several times with my truck and threw it against brick wall. WTF , it still casts like new after replacing bent handleLOL.
LMAO...that's friggin hilarious!!!!!
The exceler is perfect besides the handle...noticed it too
I found this out by accident , ultra thin shims are daiwa part B41-1706 (two shims are one part #). Order 10 of them ($5 shipped) and look real close once you get them...they are actually 2 different sizes , mix and match the ones you need.
Thanks for the heads up!! Been awhile since I ordered any. But I remember the pairs!!
I have two of last years Ballistics. They have the same play. When you use a smooth reel and you feel the slop it drives me crazy. Thanks I didn't know there was a fix.
Would really like to see you make more videos. Specifically the shimano vanford..Been awhile. Really enjoy the content.
I have the vanford recording complete.. Just need to do the edit... August I'm starting to drop new vids
I need to save some money this year, I'm hoping the Fuego LT holds up as well as my Stradic Ci4+ reels.
Thanks for the vid! Curious to know if the fuego has the same machined aluminium main gear like what's in the ballistic lt, or is it a zinc gear similar to the bg?
I just got a Fuego LT 2500 and the handle knob was shimmed really tight. They must have listened to your review :-)
LOL awesome!! lol...they're gonna listen to my next daiwa video..that's for dang sure...lol Found a bunch of errors on their website. Nothin major...but a small potatos guy like me....is gonna cause a japanese giant to change quite a bit on their site. I've caused change in reel design from a few us companies in the past...but the japanese companies don't budge. so it'll be interesting if they make some changes.
@@TackleAdvisors I noticed on the daiwa fuego lt page they say its 6 bearings plus 1 roller bearing, but when I looked at mine it's a bushing not a bearing. So ya they have mistakes on their page.
Are you going to do a full review of the fuego lt?
Can you provide a link where one might find these bearings and shims? I seem to always find shady sites or the wrong sizes! I appreciate your time, thanks!
Liked it before i even watched it lol! Been waiting for this one.
Nah..this isn't the one you've been waiting for..lol sorry...
Wait until he sets the world on fire with comparing the Daiwa BG, Penn Battle 2, Shimano Nasci and many others in that price range!
Blood will flow from the eyes of fan boys everywhere!
I have used each of the three mentioned earlier, all of them have been great so far in my very PG level fishing torture (aka Redfish and Jacks).
I'm looking forward to the break down to help me figure out which has the best value for future purchases.
Noooooo. Thats cool, good stuff regardless.
I guess it's a matter of preference... Working in a machine shop that deals with certain tollerances I can see both sides of th coin.. Too tight could cause lockup with slightest amount of trash.. Too loose could cause a fumble in retrieve action... But personally I'd just shim to fit my needs.. Again.. Personal preference.. So to each their own.. Good vid.. Keep them lines tight.. Peace ✌
Thanks for a great review: DO YOU KNOW??? Can a same sized Exceler spool work with the BG reel? They are stamped with the same line capacities, but of course that does not prove they are compatible. Other interchangeable spools? Thanks
You talk about adding bearings to the handle. Could you possibly go over how to add them and what to buy.
what do you think about the ''supertune'' kits on the bay, for the fuegos lt seem to include handles bearings and a roller bearing...kind of expansive, is it worth it ?
Meant to ask you on my personal channel your thought on the Diawa SV and TWS. I actually started to buy the Cabelas version of the Tatula since they make it and it was on sale for $80 I think. Think there is a vid on here, the Cabelas Arachnid, made by Diawa.
One more thing for me to think about when buying new reels.it was already a tough process. Check out the accurate SR-12.
Never saw the 12 but jigged tuna on the larger one....Nice reels!!!!
Would you perchance be willing to link the ball bearing I'd need for the Ballistic LT 2500D handle and would it be the same in the Tatula 2500? I know you mentioned at the end of the video what you thought it might be. Just wanted to double check before I ordered one ( or the wrong one). Also any advice on replacing it? Never done it before I am not a mechanical wizard. =(
Hey there, just curious about the 6000 series on the ballistic. I think it has a diferent handle and i wonder if that makes a difference.
Wow , wish I'd seen this review before I bought myself the Sol 3 , and my son the Ballistic...1mm of handle movement...omg *insert eye roll* here
What are the major diff with tdsol3 and ballisticlt to you?
@@adnanbr drag pressure mainly
besides bearing microgear contributes to gear smoothness but only when crank vigorously. the mm gear got more contact and balance to reduce vibration at hi speed. when u crank slowly bigger gear teeth is actually smoother than mm gearing. mm gear snake oil is partially true. not challenging yr wisdom but share opinion. u r great reel guy. not just great but super dude.
bearings in the handle is fine and dandy and all, but real differences
in spinning gear is line roller upgrades and drag assembly upgrades... handle bearings make it feel great , but it does next to nothing performance wise...
its all about line management and drag consistency... i love/hate your videos LOL now its 1am and i feel like tuning dangit!!! 😂
LMAO....Funny you mention line roller upgrades.....I grease all my line roller bearings.....have for 20 years...never had one go raspy or crunchy...and fishing braid over those 20 years....never had any excessive twist.
Over the years I must have saidhow pointless bb handle knobs are.....100 times....but when a reel is as refined as some as these.....you only feel that knock in the handle knob...so it's likedamn....so friggin close!!
I must be lucky, my hand doesn't move in and out as I reel and dont feel it.
I also feel the Pflueger President is one of the best bargains out there but know I will get laughed at by people that have to somehow justify spending hundreds of dollars on fishing reels.
The most money I have ever spent on a reel was a Penn Special Senator 112H.
Also have a Peen 309 I took the level wind off of.
Simple, strong and very castable.
But have picked up the fancy reels and set them back down.
Not gonna take the bait.
Love your tear downs and reviews, it substantiates what I have always known.
They add 10 dollars worth of parts and add hundreds to the price.
With today's CNC technology and made over seas by slave labor there simply is no excuse for it.
I like this video
I have a daiwa tatula baistcaster and noticed the same small amount of play and bought bearings, swapped out the bushings, which took care of that slight little wiggle
It was a tiny annoyance..but made a big difference to me, just my opinion. I’m a big fan of daiwa reels but that little audible click from the play did bother me
Considering getting an inshore spinning reel and gold to know I would need to get bearings if I don’t want that play
Don’t resist the power of ball bearing handle knobs!
Great.. do some tear down on stradic ci4+ if possible 😁😁😁
If you look at the owner's manual the the Fuego you'll see what I mean. What's the roll the o-ring plays in the reel?
In what does the new Exceler differ from the old ones? I held one of the new ones in my local shop and they are extremely light.
This is defiantly getting into the nitpicking realm imo. However I still stand by I prefer a bushing rather than a bearing in BOTH the handle knob and the line roller. I never understood why people would complain about a bushing in the line roller. For us saltwater guys that thing is always the first to go.
Sup man! It is and it isn't....When its the only thing you feel on a buttery smooth reel...it stands out. LIne rollers suck...bushing or bearing...Daiwa bushings get squeaky and bind....Shimano's bearings get crunchy and loud. I grease mine in saltwater...so they don't spin free but last 10x longer.
For my use I wold never use this size spinner in the salt....I start at 15 ounce sized reels....And with heavy rods and reels knob slop isn't noticed...On the light stuff and freshwater....I think the bearing upgrade would be a worthwhile upgrade. And I seldom ever say that about handle knob bearings.
what are your thoughts on that emeraldas jdm reel? Is there a video review on that reel that you have. tried looking for it.
Reviews on the legalis lt plz?
Is there a way to end that handle play in the ballistic lt?
Hurry up already!!!!!🤔😓👍👍👍👍👍need gut shots!!THIS CHANNEL IS HIGHLY ADDICTIVE........💎🍻
Great! Another thing to tune on all my reels now. Can't wait for the internal comparisons. Test the drags if you can. Be interested to see if the new LT reels actually have the specified drag ratings with the lighter weight. Too good to be true?
So I work at Cabela’s and I can tell you they absolutely do. Problem is the main shafts can’t handle it and they split at the base. All our display reels have had their spool shafts broken off by people tightening the drag to max and turning the spool
there is some play with my daiwa bg 3000. it is very noticable when reeling in. Do you know if there is any way to fix it?
if you choose which one did u choose daiwa bg 4000 fuego 4000 and kastking 4000 i need your honest opinion tnx
Great job
How is the Exceller compare to the Epixor, I really hesitate between these
For the Daiwa, the only thing that scared me of buying one is the flex on the stem and handle, which is a known issue for the low en LT series
For the Epixor, the gears are probably not as good as the Daiwa, and sometimes, they really feels like hit or miss.
Thanks
Bearings in the handle knob will almost always corrode and become an issue before a bushing only design due to being closer to elements and dirt ECT. For that reason I prefer a bushing in that application on a reel. 13 fishings new bushing tech might be great for a handle knob application what do you think?
100% when dealing with saltwater reels fished hard and put away wet! But in fw reels. I'll take a dirt cheap bearings over bushing 100/100
what do you reckon, exceler lt or sahara ?? help me pls
Hi. I can’t see the differences between the daiwa ballistic and the saltist. It is possible to see a schematic drawing of both? Thanks
Man I can't believe I didn't comment on this video when it came out! My number 1 pet peeve- sloppy handle knobs- drives me nuts! How am I supposed to stay in tune with what my lure is doing when my contact point with the reel is feeling "clink, slop, clink, slop"? Even more annoying than loosey goosey hex handles cause the wonky little 3mm screw always comes loose!
BTW I revisited this vid cause I found a list for best budget freshwater reels which lists the Tatula LT #1 and the BG at #2 which got me all ready to drop some coin on another Daiwa BUT then I looked at street price-$50 more for Tatula LT= what's your opinion on that price swing vs performance?
My Steez 17 spinning reel is perfect, not any movement at all with two bearings :) they are also easy to fix with just a spacer/washer, well except for the fixed handle.....WTF 12 bearings in the handle LOL
Nice video. Dont you have some info about atp drag sistem, spcialy on exceler? Id like to know how tha function. 👍
I think it's just marketing.... And their marketing is unclear.. Lolol
Loved the video, it was very informational but I have one critique. I have a size 1000 exceler and at first the handle had minimal play, but over time it has gotten worse and now it’s flat out annoying. I was wondering if you have noticed this same issue
Unfortunately...I haven't....Long term it ended up at the bottom of the ocean....Elias V fishing's dumbass dropped it overboard when we were doing an experiment. The reels I have from daiwa haven't exhibited that change......
@@TackleAdvisors Makes sense
Not sure that I would like to see the screw in option go totally. Sometimes I want to change the handle shape/type.
Do you recommend the Daiwa Lexa TYPE-WN for inshore fishing?
Either the winn or save a few bucks and buy last years model which is the same minus the knobs and colors
need recommendation spinning reel size 1000 for fishing at estuary (salt water)
How much do you want to spend? If we are talking ultra high end get the new 1000 sized stella
Great video thank you. Question is it worth buying a black max? kastking? or just wait and save up for a Daiwa Fuego 100hs or 100h? Thanks.
thank you ill give that fuego a try.
What do you think :) You will enjoy the fuego.....the other two will just do the job.. I think that's the best way to put it.
Jack Quinn i own the fuego 2500lt. Best budget spinning reel i have ever owned. Loved it more than my abu garcia revo stx20
I feel that Daiwa moved backwards with their lt series. There is no substitute for metal. I feel that the lt equals lite and twistie. The hard bodyz were the ticket for gear alignment. I bought a excelor lt and I can wobble it easily on it main frame with my hand. The excelor exe was a far sturdier reel as it was built on metal
I just grabbed i THINK an older exceler to replace a reel I (in a rush) left on the roof of the vehicle and drove away for an emergency at home. No LT, NO exe (but it looks identical to the exe). It's got some heft but i THINK it's carbon fibers mixed into the graphite? It has no flex, tolerances are great, 4+1 BB, pretty smooth.. only quibble would be the handle is a stick in and put the screw in from the other side.. THAT has a bit of play though not terribly. For $69 from a local bait shop. well worth it and I didn't help a Cabela's/BassPro CEO buy another yacht.
Dude you sound like tackle junkie! Quantum smoke inshore PT best spinning reel so far. 90% of my fishing is steelhead and salmon. So far only reel that hasn't taking a shit and continues to work in harsh weather. Been dropped in the river when landing fish and I have only cleaned it once, have had it for 4 years.
What do think about the latest Daiwa Luvias? In comparison to it's US counterparts?
nasci,fuego,exceller or bg?
Thank you for the video. Do you have a recommended bearing/shim replacement product for the Ballistic LT 2500 and the Tatula LT 2500 spinning reels? I never even noticed the slop in the handle in my reels until I watched this video. Like to replace the bearings and see how different it feels. Thanks, Nick
Can you make a video of how to switch the handle I can’t figure it out. It has some sort of bearing and stuff that needs to be removed
on the fuego or ballistic? That little rubber seal can be pulled off with your fingernail at it's base and put on the other side.
Tackle Advisors the fuego I can’t switch it for some reason I have all shimano and got this one and it’s a bit of a tricky thing.
I just got it bro thanks sorry lol
Yeah, I was kind of in that boat on my Fuego LT2500.... couldn't tell by the manual that well. It just wouldn't go, till I pulled the seal off and put it on the opposite side....Great reel btw...
Nah you're absolutely right on this one,if daiwa get rid of the slop on the knobs and the stupid antyrevese button they're set to beat Shimano,i like daiwa design but I like the antyrevese button that's what keeping me from buying one
My bearings should come in Friday... So I just need to pull the bushings off and put the bearings in their place? If you get time to respond would appreciate it! I have the ballistic lt 2500's and ordered the size you mentioned in comments below/video.
Hey man, That's all that should be needed....Swapped a few and no shims were needed. Just remember the order the stock shim come out...
Ok, hopefully even I can't screw this up... seems easy enough. Appreciate the response.
Anyone know where you you can get the I(eye) knob to replace the T knobs on the 3000 and up Feugo LT? I can't stand T-Knobs.
I know hedgehog sells tons of knobs and you can cross reference them in ebay. Or call daiwa direct. Tell em what ya want. Might need to talk to someone in the shop who knows parts.
@@TackleAdvisors found some knobs that should work
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@@TackleAdvisors
Some aluminum ones
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Just bought the Fuego lt. To change the handle it says to switch the water proof seal and the "o-ring" which is very small and almost impossible to remove. Does it matter if you keep the ring on the same side as the seal?
I'll have to look at it. There is a seal that is very easily removed and swapped. I have to see about the o ring. There has been a health emergency in my family so i may not be able to look at it.
Tackle Advisors sorry to here that. I'll keep them in my prayers
Thanks Isaiah! Appreciate it!
Considering the only thing he complains about with these reels is something most people would never notice means that they are really nice-which he admits. I personally own a ballistic and noticed this but it does not bother me.
If I start realizing the slop in my reel handles at least I’ll know who to blame!! Thx Buddy?
LOL...After fishing and owning over 75 reels this year.....It was amazing to see just how much of a difference it made. I didn't want to come out and say it..but it's almost likes it's intentional. Because the level of refinement between a 200 and 500$ reel isn't that different out of the box. But they gotta do something to make ya oooh and ahhh over. That Tatula is like butter with the bb knob...but it's just smooth with a bit of knocking with the bushings. It honestly transforms it!
Tackle Advisors you seem to always prove your point no matter how small
LOL....I should've been a lawyer :)
Tackle Advisors you would have made the glove fit
Cant wait to see your review on Stradic ci4, I am interest in the c2000 size for the tiny lure 😉
So im thinking of upgrading my current reel (shimano sahara 500fi, 275g) to a daiwa fuego 1000lt (280g), my rod is a westin w3 streetstick 2-7g 6ft/183cm that i use for almost everything, i have it spooled up with 0.08mm braid, about 8-9lb line for you Americans.
I was wondering if anyone who has a fuego that fishes for perch could tell me their thoughts on the specific reel.
I still buy all daiwa
It's called a fanboy lol
Funny how the most important factors like "feel" of the reel are lost in translation from engineers, supply chains, and manufacturers. I assume their too busy keeping up with industry/marketing trends to realize that at the end of the day these reels are being fished for hours on end , not being shelf pieces. Honestly the mechanics of drag force and material durability have probably peaked. The only realms that can be improved upon would be tolerances and durability, both come into play when determining feel of the reel. My old Shakespeare surf and pier 10+ year old spinner can haul in trevallies just as effective as my Modified Sahara, and just as reliable. One of them feels like I'm trying to autocross a minivan, while the other is like using a sports car. You can probably finish the race with either , but honestly you know which one would be a more enjoyable user experience.
Hey I have a ballistic lt 5000 are the parts going to be different sizes to stop the wiggle on my reel ?
Not sure what you mean?
Oh sorry. In the video you said to stop the play in the handle to replace some parts to stop the play. I have a 5000 lt ballistic. The parts you recommend to change will that be the same my 5000
@@mexican707 AHHHHH....Sorry, thought it was a different video.....Handle shims...contact Daiwa tell them the reel you have and let them know there's excessive play in the knob...ask for shim.
How far out is that comparison between the stradics and Lt's you mentioned at the end of the video?
I gotta see... I've had a few reels longer than anticipated and I loaned the Tat and ballistic out.. Gotta get finish the exsence and Stella.. And the sustain.. I think I have all the footage just gotta run it through the editor.... What did you wanna know
Just your opinion on which might be better at the price point. Both nice reels obviously... I will be using them to fish jigs for Walleye. I picked up a pair of the Ballistic LT's today but was curious what you thought of the gears/drag on the LT vs the Ci4+. I can always go swap out to the Ci4+ I just thought the LT felt smoother. I want the better option between the 2 for longevity as I plan on having them for many years. Most expensive reels I've owned so I''m paranoid I made the wrong decision haha. I originally picked up 4 Stradic FK's because I liked the aluminum body better but 3 of the 4 had something wrong with them believe it or not... bad bearings, ect. I will fish 1/8-7/8 oz jigs if that has any impact on the decision. I fish from a boat mostly on a deep reservoir fishing mostly from 2ft - 50ft.
I like the video. But for me personally play in the handle knobs isn't a big issue. As an add on to other comments about how handle knobs "feel" I am a firm believer that it's the job of your rod to "feel" what your bait and fish is doing and guiding the fish where you want it. Your reel is only to get the line out farther and get it in quicker. But hey to each their own.
Does anyone know which size or model size specifically for the Fuego / Exceler w/o the switch at the bottom of the reel? I believe that switch is the wind knot lever? Are models 3000 and above w/o it? Thanks.
I haven't seen all of the sizes. But how does an AR switch create wind knots. Wind knots happen wither from poor line lay or user error. If the reel didn't have infinite anti reverse... Kinda like old spin fishers. I guess the in between lever could increase the possibility of a wind knot.. But that's not the case on any current spinner
Sorry, I actually don't understand the purpose of the switch below the reel. I have a Battle 2500 and there is a lever. In the diagram, it says cross wind block lever?
thanks.
Actually not 6 bearings on the handle knobs,on the kastking there 4 i bought one and take it apart and there's 4
Daiwa excellent vs okuma epixor vs Abu Garcia elite max which one do you think is the best for the money
If the okuma had a thread in handle...i"d lean okuma..it's a bit more solid than the daiwa......the elite max i havent handled in person yet so can't say there. I just really hate hex handle shafts......
Tackle Advisors ok thanks
It is nitpicking but when you spend high dallar on a reel that shit should be totally solid I don’t like having play in expensive reels
Gets it!
Daiwa Tatula LT vs Stradic CI4+
Who ya got??
I want to say thow a dart....Ci4 is pretty well proven..Though the one my friend dropped off today is crunchy. Tatula fishes just as good in my opnion. And is cheaper.
Tackle Advisors Excellent, thank you sir. Love the content keep it rolling!
In Australia the stradic ci4 seems to be everyone’s “go to”reel. I’d never even heard of the tatula until now. The stradic is for some reason a hundred dollars cheaper on eBay here in Australia which is kinda a no brainer for most but we do have a few daiwa fan bois
Looking for a 2000-2500 sized reel for 8lb test 90-100 yards. Would you recommend he Fuego or BG?
Spend the extra few bucks and get the ballistic bro.
Daiwa Regal. 9+1bb, smooth as F and 26lb drag.
Fished my tatula LT 2500dxh for about 20 hours + on a handful of freshwater trips hooking on 10+ 3-7 Kg Pacus over a month and the reel starts to feel rougher (can feel the gear grind on the downstroke) when reeling compared when I 1st got it (really smooth with no detectable grinding) . Is this normal from your experience?
+Derick Ho hi Derick you've fished yours more than I have mine. Cooking and Fishing has a ballistic lt that exhibited something similar and exchanged it. These reels are very new so it'll be interesting as the feedback comes in how they perform in the wild
Tackle Advisors thank you for the info! I've realised that when new, upon my inspection. there are some wiggle room at the spool shaft and the rotors are not some of the stiffer ones. They definitely have the light part right! As for tough.. In my case.. The doubts are obvious. Going to open up the reel to check if there's any premature gear wear sometime this week!
You're welcome. When you crack her open. Would you mind snapping and sending a pic of a few things in there?
Tackle Advisors sure. Gotta find a small enough pick for the the tiny C clip. I was playing with the reel for awhile just now. There is enough play side to side to make a clear clunking sound. Metal on metal.
Tackle Advisors I would like to add. I took the side cap off. Moved the main gear shaft to side and there is noticeable play 😔
I find the issue with the Daiwa spinners are the bails. I’ve lost tons of plugs buck tails etc. because of the bail not clicking open or closed. It also makes them feel plasticy and cheap. Sticking with shimano and penn for this reason
It'd been a long while since I plugged with any daiwas other than an emblem pro or saltiga surf. Never had an issue with them..Nor have I had any with the saltiga (though braid does hang on the drag nob if not careful even when manually closing the bail.) These new LT's have an intersting closure sound....like a baseball popping a catchers mitt. They're solid on the open.....Qustion..do you rotate your rotor until it touches the trip ramp prior to casting? Doing that willl prevent the handle from gaining any momentum to prematurely trip the bail....That trick will safe a ton of pluggage!!
Marco Pugliese ...i've found the same problem with my Daiwa Caldia. I reckon at least 5 out of 10 casts the ball arm flicks over dury the cast. I've also lost heaps of jigs because of this problem. Do you know of any way to fix this problem. I have other Daiwa reels and it's only the Caldia that does it.
I do rotate the rotor most of the time, not always though. Why is it only my Caldia that trips though? I have a BG and an older TD Advantage and neither of them trip. I'm at the point now where i'll only use floating lures with the Caldia so that when it does trip and if it does snap I can get my lure back.
Tackle Advisors I started doing that with my bg until the bail itself broke. I’m done with Daiwa spinners for now until they add a clicking bail. Still love my saltiest conventional and my fuego baitcaster but I just can’t deal with the cheap bail
Steve Thompson I am trying to find a way to add a bail click on to my currently broken bg bail
OMG dude!!! HAHAHAHA That Star Wars theme "and i don't know the words" .... we have to go fishing! hahahaha COuld the world handle it?? Hmmm...
Fuego Lt or Nasci in 1000 size for perch and trout fishing?
I would buy the god damn ball bearing if needed! :) :)
+arabarran lmao... Both are great for the money. I think you get more for your money in the fuego
Great video as usual man. Question the tatula LT or Ballistic lt
Thanks man! I'm diggin the Tatula....The lack of any seals makes it spin very lightly. I dig that! But after fishing sealed stellas for 2 years with no maintenance....I can see where the ballistics sealing would really keep em running like new for longer than the tatula. Between the two..ask yourself would rubber seals guarding the sidpelate bearings and spool shaft and mag seal at the ar clutch benefit how you fish? With the negative being the slightest bit of sluggishness (barely noticeable unless you fish side by side with a tatula lt or stradic ci4) And if you self service. working with the magnetic disc (which is simple but different)
Tackle Advisors Thanks for the info. What do you think about the Tatula SV TWS? Getting ready to order 1 in the 7.3HS I've heard only good things about it.
does the daiwa bg have screw in knob? i want to replace with the I knobs. i dont like the paddle knob on my bg.
no, it's rivetted.
This is just reality. Those reels are not something handmade. It's a not a Vertu phone. This minor adjustments could be done by user or even better at a decent service centre. A thin washer will get the problem solved. As you said the tuning handle costs more than any of those reels. If that the only problem reels have Daiwa's done a great job.
I have another problem. I don't like standard knobs, pay about 50 for a tuning ones
Point is it's sloppy. 500$ reels aren't hand made either. I didn't say it in the video...but one of the things I believe all companies do is purposely give slippy handle knobs....And really shim it up nicely for the flagship reels...otherwise you wouldn't feel the difference.. As 90$ of the reels are smooth as silk out of the box.....
They shim main gear, pinions, and worm gears to near perfection........why not knobs......makes ya wonder...........is it a conspiracy ::)
Soooooo, between the BG & LTs? BG it is?
Not sure Jeremy......Although I did see Elias V started fishing a fuego LT. BG has proven itself.....all these LT reels are sparkly and new...SO time will tell. Fuego is lighter..a kinda flexy bendy frame but not like old graphite reels...has seals plus magseal.....BG is solid as a rock with no seals. Tatula is a stradic ci4+ minus a pinion main shaft seal *which for 5 bucks for the roto nut and seal would probably come close....Ballistic is a stradic ci4+ with more seals....I have put some time on the tatula lt and have fished stradics a ton. I dig the tat.....I have an ultegra, and ci4+ sitting next to me right now along with the lt lineup.....interesting.....
What about between the Exceler LT and the BG? I think they're in similar price range on amazon.
My Fuego lt handle is jiggly at the base where it screws in and makes a slight clinking noise when reeling. Anyone else have this happen?
When you remove it is the axle on the main gear solid? There really shouldn't be any play outside of the main vs pinion gear tooth spacing. If it's excessive it's defective and exchange or contact Daiwa. It's one of the best in the price range but it is a mass produced made in China thing :)
Tackle Advisors thanks for the reply. I think it’s a lemon idk.. actually bought it used for $50 but didn’t realize the issue until I was home. It also has noticeable gear feel when reeling. My penn fierce 3000 first gen feels smoother in comparison now : /
bearings dont make reel smooth they just make reel easier rotation. bush is smoother but heavy rotation. but i still go with bearings and grease it to reduce the minute vibration that balls emit. i find balance from greased bearing. not sure abt 13 cpt z polymer bushing that wld be interesting.
Lim Mun Chew watch the video he posted before this one and you can learn all you want to know about the junky Z
smoovefishing i watched all his videos im a fan. but i sorta need to see the polymer bushing tested in all kinda places in shimano or daiwa...at the pinion gear at the main shaft etc..if reel advisor can do that later it wld be great
Lim Mun Chew Shimano makes one but it’s only a 50 dollar reel it’s a JDM reel and it’s called the Base Rise reel,
My option is it’s a cheaper way to make a reel but they charge you more for it
The plastic BG handle! Barf!
My excelled was missing the shim on the handle know. I bought washers and made some to fit and it reels so much smoother.
I saw it!
LOL....You're Emaraldas cameo :)
Tackle Advisors indeed!
Cmon. Grip it and rip it man!!!
Daiwa regal lt - 9bb