Which Daiwa should I get?

[mickthe]

Looking for a new reel to go onto one of two rods I use on the flats, I fish the wide open spaces of Moreton Bay, and the larger estuary systems in SE Qld. I really like the idea of another 2506 reel for the long rods I use and the longer casts I get - i have a Luvias 2506 etc.

The two rods I have are a Daiwa Saltist LR Game PE 7'5" which currently has my silver Luvias 2506 on it, and I have a Pflueger Trion Tournament 7'2" with a silver Luvias 2000 running straight thru flruo, but it is a little tip heavy and i'd like to sit this reel on another rod.

I am a bit poor at the moment, so i am looking to pick up a 2nd hander or a new cheaper 2506 maybe from JP, or on special in OZ.

I know there has just been a thread on the Emeraldas Infeet 2506 but out of that reel, the Caldia 2506, and a 2011 Freams, assuming they are all around the same price which is the better and why?

I know the Stradic is talked about as a great reel around that price point, so i guess I would have to consider it but i've always been a Daiwa man to date.

Thanks guys

Mick.

[nannat]

sounds like you would be happiest with a silver 2506
a great used one that is
does the one you have go good on the trion?
luvias beats the others you mentioned in my opinion

[nereus]

I have the Caldia and the Stradic,love them both but always pick up the CI4 first.
cheers nereus

[mickthe]

Thanks guys

Something i have determined is I need a heavier reel than the Luvi, more mid 200g area than close to 200grams.

Perhaps I will go to the dark side and try a Stradic 2500 just to see what the fuss is about. I could also just wait for a 2nd hand Sol

Anyone else?

Mick.

[jayvee]

Hey Mick, Ta ckle world kawana do the 2500 Ci4 for $239 atm, and i just picked up a 2000 sol from Barra Jacks for $250.
Jason

[TheChief]

Originally Posted by mickthe

Thanks guys

Something i have determined is I need a heavier reel than the Luvi, more mid 200g area than close to 200grams.

Perhaps I will go to the dark side and try a Stradic 2500 just to see what the fuss is about. I could also just wait for a 2nd hand Sol

Anyone else?

Mick.

Nothing wrong with a 2nd hand Sol, I picked one up for $150 on here with both spools filled with braid.

I got a Caldia Kix for $200 brand new. Great reels for the price.

[TheSaint]

Mate to be honest keep buying daiwa you can pick up new Daiwa Advantage 2000 for $180 or a 2500 for $200 to your door from the states. It just a sol with one less bearing..


Pm if you want the info where to buy..

[Fishigan]

I don'y know much about these but they look good on paper
http://www.japanprofishing.com/reel/...wa-freams.html

[fisho_1990]

how about a caldia kix 2506?
they are 250 at ray and annes
and they are 240 g

[yakkindan]

Originally Posted by mickthe

Thanks guys

Something i have determined is I need a heavier reel than the Luvi, more mid 200g area than close to 200grams.

Perhaps I will go to the dark side and try a Stradic 2500 just to see what the fuss is about. I could also just wait for a 2nd hand Sol

the 2000 sol is 230gms. great reels and can be had for 259 at a place in adelaide
im not a fan of ci4's evert one ive picked up has felt like a pepper grinder

[mickthe]

Thanks for the suggestions guys, might try to get a feel of a few to see what feels best.

Cheers,

Mick.

[Daiwarockz]

I go to kawana tackle world what sizes of stradics did they have

[Daiwarockz]

sould i get a sradic ci4