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Old 21-02-2011, 09:44 PM
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Which should I chose? :)
Hi there,

I'm definitely ordering a Luvias 2500, but also after a 2000/2004 size reel so that I don't have to take my Steez out in the kayak.

The two reels I'm looking at are:

Luvias 2000 - $342 delivered
Gekkabijin MX 2004 - $209 delivered

The rod(s) will be - Luvias LFS 4-8lb 7', Pflueger Patriarch XTR 2-6lb 7'6", Pflueger Asaro 2-4kg 7' and Berkley Pro Tactic 2-4kg 6'7".

Now, it's obvious which is the better reel.. However, for my use (kayak and land based) is the Luvias worth the extra $133?

Line will probably be Linesystem bass hard PE 0.4 (4lb).

Cheers,

Matt.
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Old 22-02-2011, 12:09 AM
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Don't worry.. Ordered 1x Luvias 2000 and 1x Luvias 2500.. Figured the Zaion material alone should make the Luvias the most kayak friendly of the bunch.
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Old 22-02-2011, 02:48 AM
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Good choice mate.
I love my luvias.
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Old 22-02-2011, 04:41 AM
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my luvius is still perfect after 3 years in the yak. cant go wrong. just wash it after every trip and service once a year. thats what i do and it seems to work good choices.
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Old 22-02-2011, 05:33 AM
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your better saving extra for a certate my m8 proved that they are water proof the other day
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Old 22-02-2011, 06:06 AM
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your better saving extra for a certate my m8 proved that they are water proof the other day
I had considered the option, but ruled them out due to weight issues. They're heavy, like most shimanos.

Wanted 200g~ for the luvias 4-8lb, 220g~ for the 6-10lb... Turns out the Luvias reels I've chosen match perfectly to those weights.
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Old 22-02-2011, 06:21 AM
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Get both! Then you have a excuse to get another rod

Yet to use a MX so can't comment on them but I know I love my Luviases!

Are you getting a DA or the silver one?
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Old 22-02-2011, 06:44 AM
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get the steez out , what did you buy it for?
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Old 22-02-2011, 06:59 AM
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Get both! Then you have a excuse to get another rod

Yet to use a MX so can't comment on them but I know I love my Luviases!

Are you getting a DA or the silver one?
I really wanted the silver ones, if for no other reason than to match the silver rods. I had a couple potentially lined up, but both owners couldn't bring themselves to part with them.... Soooo, I've got the blue DA's coming.

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get the steez out , what did you buy it for?
The Steez gets more action than any real that I have ever owned. It still will, just not from the confines of my kayak where it's life and longevity are at risk.

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Old 22-02-2011, 07:25 AM
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Wish I new I probly coulda got you one for $280 plus postage.
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Old 22-02-2011, 07:50 AM
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Oh poo... new or s/h?
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Old 22-02-2011, 08:03 AM
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Oh poo... new or s/h?
New in box and warranty.
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