Daiwa: How is it superior?

Martin Lo · #1 07-01-2013, 07:59 AM

Hi, all

I usually hang around TT forums but recently gotten into Bream/UL tackle fishing.
Firstly, I'm looking due input and advice, not here to start disputes.
I live in NQ and started fishing with the help of a local shimano store. Having also cycled on shimano parts all my life I just "stuck with it". Lately I have been diversified to other brands including a zillion PE special 7.9 which I love.

It seems on BM forums its Daiwa for light spin and that's the final word.
How is Daiwa superior? I currently have 2 light spin reels, a Patriarch 9530XT and a Shimano Vanquish C2000HGS which is my current favourite,
It's smooth with 12 bearings, fast 79cm/turn and light at 160g. It's a direct match up to a Daiwa 2004.

Now I'm thinking of getting a daiwa setup, how would a certate hgc, steez 2004 or an Exist compare (besides weight...not too much a factor)

Again...pls don't flame me.

Thx in advance

redrocket · #2 07-01-2013, 08:16 AM

The short story is It's not superior mate, both shimano and daiwa make top quality gear, where daiwa win is with bling factor.

MangroveMick · #3 07-01-2013, 08:19 AM

G'day mate!
I am a user of both brands and have no affiliations with either. The way I see it is that Daiwa have the light finesse stuff dialed, especially with the 2004 and 2506 sized reels. Shimano is the standard for a solid workhorse reel that can really take a flogging and come back for more, I have been using both brands for a long time now and this is just my opinion.

MangroveMick · #4 07-01-2013, 08:21 AM

And they got the bling factor, you are right redrocket. But the way I see it is that it's fishin, not fashion...

redrocket · #5 07-01-2013, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MangroveMick

And they got the bling factor, you are right redrocket. But the way I see it is that it's fishin, not fashion...

To true, like u I use both, love the feel and look of my steze and certates but not many reels could take the punishment that my baitrunners have copped

Martin Lo · #6 07-01-2013, 08:37 AM

Bling huh,

Shimanos don't look to shabby either... More angular and mechanical I guess.

Martin Lo · #7 07-01-2013, 08:45 AM

And a bit off topic, looks wise I think these are tops:

Just gotta fill 3/4 of the spool with filler

Sinbad · #8 07-01-2013, 08:48 AM

And we can thank both brands, which ever brand you love or hate for developments in said reels, I for one don't affiliate with either brand. And if there was only one major jap brand it would be boring!

zaneofishing · #9 07-01-2013, 09:07 AM

Daiwa ftw!

Moist · #10 07-01-2013, 11:16 AM

I agree with Mick..

and that quantum looks like it's from a toy store...

yakkindan · #11 07-01-2013, 03:15 PM

I've had a 15 year run of good luck with daiwa. way I see it, if it ain't broke.......

MattGeyer91 · #12 07-01-2013, 04:12 PM

I agree daiwas smaller sizes are silky smooth and for finesse styles of fishing are the ducks nuts but then go to a stella as said above, is a work horse, tough as and look neat, not to over the top, which I prefer

Twoshoes · #13 07-01-2013, 05:37 PM

I can't say I've ever looked at my reel while winding in and gone dammmmmmmm that's a fine piece of gear.

stella fella · #14 07-01-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Twoshoes

I can't say I've ever looked at my reel while winding in and gone dammmmmmmm that's a fine piece of gear.

I have. Many times.

Frithy · #15 07-01-2013, 05:45 PM

It's like the Holden V Ford.... if either was distinctively better, than the other would be out of business, they are each other's biggest competitors which means they keep each other on their toes.
personally, I prefer Daiwa... just like I prefer Ford... I don't think either of them are superior, I just like them more.