I currently own the Shimano Ci4 10000 Ultegras. Looking to change reel. Been looking at Daiwa's. So many wondering which one.
I replaced my 5500 Xtd with the new Daiwa 21 emblem 45 scw qd sd, the Daiwa is a far better reel i use them under my 10ft rods.
Have used the spare spool, the standard is 0.35/700m
First wanted to buy the new Ultegra 14000 XTE but was not impressed with it in the store
Have used the spare spool, the standard is 0.35/700m
First wanted to buy the new Ultegra 14000 XTE but was not impressed with it in the store
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Looking at a couple of Basias
Looking at a couple of Basias
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I own basia slds, as much as they are nice reels, im not sure they are worth the extra over the emblems. If i was buying again id save myself £600 and get the emblems.
I own basia slds, as much as they are nice reels, im not sure they are worth the extra over the emblems. If i was buying again id save myself £600 and get the emblems.
I would echo what The-Heff has said the newer emblems are worth a look I have a set of Basia's and newer Emblems and they perform just as well in my opinion one touch folding handle is a bonus when packing them away. 
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I have a set of basia customs which I saved hard for and I'm now looking to get them customised next year had quotes already but wouldn't swap them for anything else,always wanted a set of basia's and with any good brand they should last a lifetime
I have a set of basia customs which I saved hard for and I'm now looking to get them customised next year had quotes already but wouldn't swap them for anything else,always wanted a set of basia's and with any good brand they should last a lifetime
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I have Basia SLDs and love them. Super light, super smooth, casting is a dream. They also look the nuts. Use an Ultegra spod reel, which is also great. They're very different too.
Somehow because the SLD is so focused on being low weight, the Ultegra feels more solid. The main example of this that I really notice is the dial of the clutch (not the mechanism but the physical clutch dial), the SLDs is basically just a very light piece of plastic and can feel a bit flimsy, while the Ultegra spod's seems to be largely metal coated in plastic - it is much heavier and feels much more solid. Personally think the Ultegra's feels much nicer to turn and fit than the SLDs dial. The actual clutch mechanism of the SLD is lovely however and the quick drag works very well.
SLD is like a stripped down track car, all carbon fibre, no aircon and no spare seats in the pursuit of speed. That might be just the ticket, or you might prefer a less sporty model with some of the option list ticked.
I have Basia SLDs and love them. Super light, super smooth, casting is a dream. They also look the nuts. Use an Ultegra spod reel, which is also great. They're very different too.
Somehow because the SLD is so focused on being low weight, the Ultegra feels more solid. The main example of this that I really notice is the dial of the clutch (not the mechanism but the physical clutch dial), the SLDs is basically just a very light piece of plastic and can feel a bit flimsy, while the Ultegra spod's seems to be largely metal coated in plastic - it is much heavier and feels much more solid. Personally think the Ultegra's feels much nicer to turn and fit than the SLDs dial. The actual clutch mechanism of the SLD is lovely however and the quick drag works very well.
SLD is like a stripped down track car, all carbon fibre, no aircon and no spare seats in the pursuit of speed. That might be just the ticket, or you might prefer a less sporty model with some of the option list ticked.
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I think the sld is more focused on being a bit tougher, than light as such. It is light yeah, but feels a lot more solid than some other basia models.
And im not surprised your spod reel feels more robust, to stick with the car analogies, im sure a truck would deal with crashing through a wall far better that a sports car would.
I think the sld is more focused on being a bit tougher, than light as such. It is light yeah, but feels a lot more solid than some other basia models.
And im not surprised your spod reel feels more robust, to stick with the car analogies, im sure a truck would deal with crashing through a wall far better that a sports car would.
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Had most of the top end reels in the last few years and out of the basia's the sld was the one I would have again.
Had most of the top end reels in the last few years and out of the basia's the sld was the one I would have again.
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Daiwa Basia SLD 45
Daiwa Basia 20 Tournament 45 SCW QD
So these seem to be two of the better ones. You guys are saying the older mod?
Daiwa Basia SLD 45
Daiwa Basia 20 Tournament 45 SCW QD
So these seem to be two of the better ones. You guys are saying the older mod?
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I'm saying the black one with the wooden handle
I'm saying the black one with the wooden handle
Theres no new reels i fancy these days, which is no good as i love buying reels. Saves me a fortune i suppose. All the good ones are discontinued now.
Why do people keep saying new reels are not as good as older ones. Technology advances. Perhaps the people who make the decisions about reel design are getting feedback from the wrong group of people. Surely the demand for more distance has led to the current trend for less weight at all cost.
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Technology dosent always improve things. Its all penny pinching using plastic parts instead of metal parts. Nothing is built to last these days. Its not just reels it everything. I used to have a phillips electric razor for 10 years, all metal components and it only died as the internal battery gave up. Bought the current model 2 months ago and its broke already. All plastic parts that used to be metal. Its all cost cutting to improve profits. I remember speaking to garry at custom reels years ago and he said all the modern reels are using inferior internals that arent built to last.
Technology dosent always improve things. Its all penny pinching using plastic parts instead of metal parts. Nothing is built to last these days. Its not just reels it everything. I used to have a phillips electric razor for 10 years, all metal components and it only died as the internal battery gave up. Bought the current model 2 months ago and its broke already. All plastic parts that used to be metal. Its all cost cutting to improve profits. I remember speaking to garry at custom reels years ago and he said all the modern reels are using inferior internals that arent built to last.
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Then why do we allow them to sell us crap.. Just stop buying it. If people stopped watching Ant and Dec on T.V. they would soon disappear forever. Please God.
Then why do we allow them to sell us crap.. Just stop buying it. If people stopped watching Ant and Dec on T.V. they would soon disappear forever. Please God.