team daiwa X, which reel to match?

[fisho fanatic3]

Hey guys, so I have finally decided on getting a team daiwa X rod (TDX6101Ulfs or LFS) the other two rods I was debating between was the samaki C12 Gen II and samaki K2.

Now I have decided on the rod, what reel do you think will match? I was looking at the TD Sol II 2004, Caldia 2000, shimano Ci4+ 1000, shimano stradic fj 1000. I am open to opinion and suggestions however my price range is between $400 and $550 for both rod and reel to keep in mind.

Thanks guys, as always I appreciate your help.

[scottyfish]

Ive got one of them, when i bought it i put a 2000 Aird on it then swapped to a 2004 caldia that i had on my Black Label, i have just changed to a 2004H luvias now and am loving it.
you will be good with any of the choices you have mentioned, if in doubt get the rod and go trial fit some of the reels to see how the balance is.

Ive also got the 2-6kg in the TDX i have a 2500 Caldia on it - great rods!

[fisho fanatic3]

Originally Posted by scottyfish

Ive got one of them, when i bought it i put a 2000 Aird on it then swapped to a 2004 caldia that i had on my Black Label, i have just changed to a 2004H luvias now and am loving it.
you will be good with any of the choices you have mentioned, if in doubt get the rod and go trial fit some of the reels to see how the balance is.

Ive also got the 2-6kg in the TDX i have a 2500 Caldia on it - great rods!

Thanks Scotty, I was thinking the caldia today as I was doing the trial testing. Even better when its on special for $289 haha.

[luke4220]

Get a luvias from digitaka I think they r around 270 mark.... well worth the dollars

[fisho fanatic3]

Originally Posted by luke4220

Get a luvias from digitaka I think they r around 270 mark.... well worth the dollars

i would apart from the fact that i can't be bothered to buy things overseas. i have no clue as to how it works. Thanks for the suggestion though.

[purple5ive]

hit up tsuribaka tackle if you want a luvias cheap locally..
cheers

[NickyDay]

2508 caldia is perfect

[fisho fanatic3]

Thanks guys. Wouldn't the 2508 be a bit big or make it heavy? I'm currently using a nordic stage sharpshooter with a 1000 stradic Ci4...it makes everything else seem like a heavy rod haha. But I'm guessing that if it balances the rod out you can't tell the weight difference?

[fisho fanatic3]

Okay guys I have worked out that I will have enough for a certate 2013 size 2004 or 1003. Do you think I should stick with a caldia or luvias? A certain website has the team daiwa X rod for $149, certate for $409, TD SOL II for $289, caldia for the same and luvias for $399. Just to give you an idea. I can stretch my budget slightly and thats why I have those reels listed.

Thanks guys for your help.

[spawn_again]

Ive got a couple of ULFS n LFS and run 2000 caldia ballistic or gekkabijin depending on what im setting up for. Its not the lightest rod but those reels balance nicely. So id say get a 2000 or 2004 reel, any of the types you mention will do the job

[Tom Walker]

Rarenium 1000

5kg Drag, Spare Spool, Very Light and an awesome knob

[fisho fanatic3]

Originally Posted by spawn_again

Ive got a couple of ULFS n LFS and run 2000 caldia ballistic or gekkabijin depending on what im setting up for. Its not the lightest rod but those reels balance nicely. So id say get a 2000 or 2004 reel, any of the types you mention will do the job

Thanks, I will see how it goes.

[tchoklat]

Originally Posted by fisho fanatic3

i would apart from the fact that i can't be bothered to buy things overseas. i have no clue as to how it works. Thanks for the suggestion though.

It works easier and the delivery is cheaper than Mo.

[Klinkerfish]

i have the 2-6kg TDX and i run my 2004H luvias on it no problems
you wont have any balancing issues with any of the daiwa 2000 sized reels
i would suggest the caldia 2000 if they are the reels that you have chosen to pick from

[Fez fish]

I run a 2004 gekka on my tdx balances nicely there's a tackle shop on the central coast has a special on certates at the moment should pop in and see them at Erina.



Cheers Shane.