Daiwa Procyon EX

[laddercat]

Trying to put together the best value combo I can for a new jack setup for summer. 300 is my rough budget.

I have all but decided on the daiwa generation black swamp donkey which is 4-9kg

I have been getting really interested in the Procyon ex 3000 149 from the us without postage.
I want magseal because it will get wet in the yak.
Does anyone know if it's based off a Japanese model it seems very similar to the ex but with less bearings perhaps lower quality pinion aswell ? Not sure

Anyone know anything about this reel ?

[chanlo]

As far as I know its oil sealed not mag sealed and is the equivilant to our freams.

[laddercat]

Originally Posted by chanlo

As far as I know its oil sealed not mag sealed and is the equivilant to our freams.

Significantly higher specs then the freams according to the Daiwa website.

Daiwa Procyon EX Spinning Reels:

Magsealed System
Aluminum HARDBODYZ Design
Air Rotor
Digigearâ„¢ System
6.0:1, 5.7:1 & 5.6:1 Gear ratios
Machined Aluminum Handle
Protrusion Free AirBail
7BB + 1RB
ABS Aluminum Spool
Infinite Anti-Reverse
Smooth, long-lasting and quiet Oscillation
Lifetime Bail Spring
Waterproof Drag System

[manno]

Definitely magsealed from what they say. Thats a lot of reel for $150!

[laddercat]

Originally Posted by manno

Definitely magsealed from what they say. Thats a lot of reel for $150!

My thoughts exactly ! I suspect it must have cut corners somewhere but they still havent hit shelves in the US so ill have to wait for some hands on reviews.

If the reviews hold up i really dont see a better budget spinning reel then this on the market. Of course at this stage its purely internet fishing

[chanlo]

I was referring to the the old model which was oil sealed.
I hadnt seen the new EX model.