Daiwa Exist hyper branzino 2508R, worth the money?

[S.Lenko]

Hi guys, anyone got an exist hyper branzino 2508R that can give me some feedback on them? I have an old exist 2506 but was looking for something wit a little more strength to possibly use for the natives. I saw one on ebay for 950 it says they are usually 1140 but im not sure if this is true. I was thinking if i could get one for around 900 this would be an ok deal but just looking for some feedback first. Also i think that my exist spool will fit also if i wanted to have 2 spools with me.

[smokindrags]

I don,t think it would be any tougher as such

the only difference is exist branz hyper run hyper digigears rather then std
the 2506 only has 3kg of drag.

You can buy another spool as you say

rcs 2500(more line capacity 7kg drag)
or
rcs 2508 (shallow spool 7kg drag)
or
Possible daiwa might even have a exist 2508 spool in stock
which will have 7kg drag

drop the new spool on the exist you currently have and you have the option and more drag
at a cost of $120+line (approx)

if you wanted tougher gears.Send it away to Daiwa and have a set of hyper digigears put in you exist.

[S.Lenko]

Thanks had a look at spare spool but wouldnt mind a new excuse to buy a new reel. But by the sounds of it that reel isnt worth money??

[Mug3n power]

Have u had any dramas with the exist reel? As in the side chrome plate flaking off and bubbling?

[S.Lenko]

No problems at all with the exist i only got it late last year but has had a fair flogging and no dramas with any flaking at all. still as beautiful as the day i bought it!!

[Mug3n power]

Ok awesome was curious that's all..it happened to one of my mates and he didn't have the reel that long..mayb coz it was a jdm reel?

[S.Lenko]

Maybe due to JDM but i would think some of our stock in Australia would come from left over JDM product

[stella fella]

With the chrome on both exists and steez's you need to wash it down carefully both inside and outside, as saltwater will cause corrosion to the chrome plating.

The branzino 2508 reel is an amazing reel, that could comfortably fish for anything from bream to small-medium sized pelagics. I got mine for $900 and that was after I did some seriously hard bargaining. Worth every cent though.

[Almondi]

mate go a Daiwa aird. Great reels for a cheep price.

[Mug3n power]

Very strange...but Oh well what can ya do

[S.Lenko]

I emailed the guy from ebay he said 900 not a problem so i think ill end up buying it. daiwa aird is good but not a long term investment!

[LI2099]

Is the Morethan Branzino similar?
You can get them for $750 from Ray Annes.

[S.Lenko]

Reel is Much different but 750 is ok or that reel

[rooboy]

They also have the certate hyper custom 2500r for $599.

[-mYrZ-]

Originally Posted by S.Lenko

Hi guys, anyone got an exist hyper branzino 2508R that can give me some feedback on them? I have an old exist 2506 but was looking for something wit a little more strength to possibly use for the natives. I saw one on ebay for 950 it says they are usually 1140 but im not sure if this is true. I was thinking if i could get one for around 900 this would be an ok deal but just looking for some feedback first. Also i think that my exist spool will fit also if i wanted to have 2 spools with me.

Moo don't buy it that's expensive I watch them come and go all the time on eBay wait for A $750 one to show up also try the is US version they have them
Cheap also