slinkymalinky Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 (edited) Fishraider Social + getting to play with Hodgey's 2000 Daiwa TD Sol + Go Fish Pete pointing out he has TD Sols in stock + only having 3 reels for 4 rods (all the rest is now in storage) + Go Fish being within easy reach during my lunch break + Pete not having a 2000 = Daiwa Luvias 2000. Why... even though I mostly own Shimano's (just from trust based on experience... not from any belief they are superior)? Because as Hodgey had said before his TD Sol 'felt' magic and he was right. It's not an objective measure. Both Daiwa and Shimano reels are technically comparable. I love my Stradics (I own 5)... but something about the Sol fitted my hands like a glove... a soft kid-skin glove. It made the Stradic 2500 I fished with yesterday feel like a 'mitten' (before I get into any stupid arguments... I'm NOT saying the Sol is a better reel just that it feels somehow right, tight and light in my hands) Now if the Stradic is a mitten and the Sol a kid-skin glove... then the Luvias is like a silk glove, or maybe even latex underwear... now there's a disturbing thought! Hodgey... If I get pinged I'm blaming you! Edited September 29, 2008 by slinkymalinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bream Mad Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Good work slinky I am the proud owner of a JDM 2004 only 185 grams spooled the luvias is indeed like silk, and has a solid feel great value reel IMO bm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Mmmmm .... VERY nice Tony You'll have to let us now how it goes. I agree with your comparison regarding the two reel makers. Both make tremendous equipment, and I also have my share of both. In so far as 'feel' is concerned (in the 2000 size), the Daiwas are 'special'. Very nice addition to the Malinky Stable Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Nice new toy Slinky, hope it gets you heaps of finned critters.. Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedog Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 that is one schmick looking reel mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inhlanzi Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Just two words... Tackle Whore Lucky I purchased the last of the Twin Powers ( Made in Japan ones ). I thought Pete and Sean were joking when hey said you better buy it before Slinky does. Enjoy that Luvias Cheers inhlanzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 Just two words... Tackle Whore Lucky I purchased the last of the Twin Powers ( Made in Japan ones ). I thought Pete and Sean were joking when hey said you better buy it before Slinky does. Enjoy that Luvias Cheers inhlanzi I can't deny that I'm a tackle whore... but I certainly seem to see you in Go Fish pretty regularly yourself. It can be pretty hard finding Live Fibre Texaliums in the shop after you're breezed through. Maybe we need a support group for the addiction? Hope you get some nice fish with your new Twin Power. Cheers, Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gretsch Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Nothing wrong with a few top end Daiwas amongst the Shimanos Slinky!!! I reckon you need a Branzino to complete the range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA911 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Slinky, you will love it. Hasnt let me down yet and it has landed everything from squid, to bream, snapper, trevally and kings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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