Shimano Scorpion and Daiwa Liberto Pixy

chris_lemess · #1 16-03-2003, 01:25 AM

Anyone used either of these reels for casting bream or bass lures? The Scorpion's been out for a while and is probably the more economical of the two. The new Pixie looks the goods for lighter lures... check it out here:

http://www.plat.co.jp/english/bass/daiwa/liberto.htm

just wondering if anyone's actually used/played with/even seen one of these?

cheers

Geoff R · #2 16-03-2003, 03:09 AM

Would it be possible to fill it with 4lb and cast oargee's and the like

Geoff

chris_lemess · #3 16-03-2003, 04:40 AM

That's what I'm wondering. I know the Chronarch can cast Bennet Merlins, Tilsan Bass and Mann's Stretch 5+ with 4lb Superbraid, and these reels are superior for casting light weights. Problem is you wouldn't get too much distance I doubt...

DaiwaFreak · #4 02-07-2008, 01:15 AM

Hi,

I am also looking to buy a Shimano Scorpion, I have looked and played around with it in Compleat Angler, it is a very smooth and awesome reel. My only concern is that the Max Drag is only 3lb, and that the wiffle spool reduces the line capacity.

Cheers

DaiwaFreak

Danpachi · #5 02-07-2008, 01:31 AM

The pixy is said to be suitable for freshwater only. Although i think you could use it for brackish water, although u'd need to clean it well after every session. The scorpion has had a massive following in america, and is said to have the casting performance of a reel thats twice its price.