Getting on for a year since the latest Mags were released....how are users getting on with them?
Read a couple of reviews where it is suggested the super slow oscillation actually hampers distance with the coils being too close thus creating more friction? Could it be that the Daiwa Slow Cross Wrap would offer less friction?
Not looking for a Daiwa v Shimano thread here, just genuine user reviews
Read a couple of reviews where it is suggested the super slow oscillation actually hampers distance with the coils being too close thus creating more friction? Could it be that the Daiwa Slow Cross Wrap would offer less friction?
Not looking for a Daiwa v Shimano thread here, just genuine user reviews
In reply to Post #1
Love mine,used them alot this year and been faultless.The 45mm spool certain makes a difference with distance and having owned the latest Daiwa 19,20 and the black sld the shimano is the best of them all imo
Love mine,used them alot this year and been faultless.The 45mm spool certain makes a difference with distance and having owned the latest Daiwa 19,20 and the black sld the shimano is the best of them all imo
In reply to Post #2
Cheers Tony, no noticeable difference between them all when going for a big chuck?
There's a direct comparison video on You Tube between the Mags and the Basia 20 45 SCW by Boscolo Sport.....unfortunately I don't speak Italian...
Cheers Tony, no noticeable difference between them all when going for a big chuck?
There's a direct comparison video on You Tube between the Mags and the Basia 20 45 SCW by Boscolo Sport.....unfortunately I don't speak Italian...
In reply to Post #3
I can cast just as far with the tech mgs as I could the basias,if anything I would say its a smoother cast with the techs
I can cast just as far with the tech mgs as I could the basias,if anything I would say its a smoother cast with the techs
In reply to Post #1
Terry Edmunds explained this issue to me on a lesson because i used xsb mags with super slow oscilation
Because ive only ever used them and 10,000xt's, i haven't got anything to compare it to, but it makes sense
Terry Edmunds explained this issue to me on a lesson because i used xsb mags with super slow oscilation
Because ive only ever used them and 10,000xt's, i haven't got anything to compare it to, but it makes sense
In reply to Post #5
I've cast the technium 14000 xtd alongside the 1200 mgs xtb on century 13ft c2 sp .the owner of the 14000 and rods thought there was no difference in casting performance of the reels with both doing the same distance .the newer reel may be a fraction smoother on the retrieve but virtually nothing in it and the smaller 1200 looks better if that matters and time will tell but it may be the more robust reel.
I've cast the technium 14000 xtd alongside the 1200 mgs xtb on century 13ft c2 sp .the owner of the 14000 and rods thought there was no difference in casting performance of the reels with both doing the same distance .the newer reel may be a fraction smoother on the retrieve but virtually nothing in it and the smaller 1200 looks better if that matters and time will tell but it may be the more robust reel.
In reply to Post #6
No way is the 12000xtb more robust,I sold mine after only a few uses.The latest xtd feels stronger when playing a fish and does not feel like the main shaft is flexing
No way is the 12000xtb more robust,I sold mine after only a few uses.The latest xtd feels stronger when playing a fish and does not feel like the main shaft is flexing
In reply to Post #7
The mgs xtb doesn't flex with fish on and given both have the same shaft diameter the shorter stroke of the 12000 should be less prone to it. Personal opinion but I think both are superior to any of the daiwa Bastia's.
The mgs xtb doesn't flex with fish on and given both have the same shaft diameter the shorter stroke of the 12000 should be less prone to it. Personal opinion but I think both are superior to any of the daiwa Bastia's.
In reply to Post #8
I had the xtb flex on me and I agree they are better than the basia's
I had the xtb flex on me and I agree they are better than the basia's
In reply to Post #9
I never got on with my 12000 xtb black mags, they just felt cheap and i hated the baitrunner drag caps. They were the last shimano reel i ever bought and havent had one since.
I never got on with my 12000 xtb black mags, they just felt cheap and i hated the baitrunner drag caps. They were the last shimano reel i ever bought and havent had one since.
In reply to Post #10
No nor did I and that's why I tried all the daiwa reels out but I really rate this xtd mgs
No nor did I and that's why I tried all the daiwa reels out but I really rate this xtd mgs
All just opinions at the end of the day though, only tecs I've had were the original 10k which are still highly rated and the 1200 mgs xtb which better . Two people I know also have xtb's and bought the new D's but sold them on and went back to their B's. These same two also had 12ft aviator plus which some like but again sold them on and went bach to torrix te's and again I agree with them the only aviator I liked was the flex and the 13ft plus is a good alrounder .
In reply to Post #12
It's all personal choice isn't it. I have the XTB mags and the XSB mags and they're the best reels I've ever owned or used. I know I won't sell either, no matter what shimano come up with next.
It's all personal choice isn't it. I have the XTB mags and the XSB mags and they're the best reels I've ever owned or used. I know I won't sell either, no matter what shimano come up with next.
In reply to Post #12
Finally we agree on something 😀 life would be pretty boring if we all liked the same things.
The 10000xt's were superb. There was 3 minters on ebay last wk for £1400 and i was very tempted to get them but they were the 12000 xta version with the baitrunner caps. Same reel just deeper spool and horrible baitrunner cap. They have sold now.
Finally we agree on something 😀 life would be pretty boring if we all liked the same things.
The 10000xt's were superb. There was 3 minters on ebay last wk for £1400 and i was very tempted to get them but they were the 12000 xta version with the baitrunner caps. Same reel just deeper spool and horrible baitrunner cap. They have sold now.
In reply to Post #14
Have you bought that baitboat yet??
Have you bought that baitboat yet??