Daiwa Sol vs Luvias DA

Mrcheesit · #1 19-09-2010, 03:50 AM

Hi, I'm currently in the market to buy a new reel, and I have narrowed my choice down to the TD SOL and the new Luvias DA. The Luvias is a little bit more expensive than the SOL, so i was just wondering if the Luvias is worth the extra money? or would I be better to go with the cheaper alternative?

thanks!

Alex

Stealth · #2 19-09-2010, 03:55 AM

My advice would be to try both reels on your rod and see what balances nicley. Luvias is a little lighter for the same size than the Sol. But yeah i love my Luvi.
cheers stealth

ben k · #3 19-09-2010, 04:06 AM

both are great reels.
if you need the light weight go the luvias.
but from my experience the sol has been the better reel long term........

Rocksy · #4 19-09-2010, 04:06 AM

there is a Luvi DA for sale in the classifieds, brand spankers too.

kakaryan · #5 19-09-2010, 04:33 AM

Mo has some previous version certate for $399 at the moment. See if you interest. Good value. They should be even more expensive than the new certate before it was released.

Crayfish · #6 19-09-2010, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kakaryan

Mo has some previous version certate for $399 at the moment. See if you interest. Good value. They should be even more expensive than the new certate before it was released.

I was about to suggest that.

2009 Certate Finesse for $399. Same price as a Luvias

Mrcheesit · #7 19-09-2010, 05:36 AM

wow! i really like the look of that certate! Hopefully I can rustle up enough money so that i can get it!

Blooper · #8 19-09-2010, 05:50 AM

If i had too choose out of those options i would probably go with the LUVI

Fishigan · #9 19-09-2010, 06:57 AM

I've just been through your delema

Racked my brains for weeks. I finally decided on a Luvias from Japan because I didn't like the color of the Australian version and it was a little bit cheaper than the DA.

Mrcheesit · #10 19-09-2010, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishigan

I finally decided on a Luvias from Japan because I didn't like the color of the Australian version and it was a little bit cheaper than the DA.

I agree, the DA's colours are not that great ... and if i cant get my hands on a certate, the old Luvias might be a good choice!

UrbanAngler · #11 19-09-2010, 09:27 PM

Hey mate,

I got a 2000 size DA it's a great little reel!
I had a sol as well and the Luvi is definately smoother.

But if you can gather the extra $$$, then go the certate!

Cheers

Felix

Fishigan · #12 20-09-2010, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrcheesit

I agree, the DA's colours are not that great ... and if i cant get my hands on a certate, the old Luvias might be a good choice!

It's not an old one. It's the same as the DA but it's silver.