How to Select the Right Daiwa Reel

Daiwa Reels is a big company and they have a lot of good products. In fact, they are much more than just a company that makes reels. In order to understand how to shop for their products, though, you have to have some understanding of Daiwa’s product naming conventions and which products represent what positions on the quality and price spectrum.

Daiwa Reels Has Something for Everyone

Daiwa Reels’ basic lineup covers the full spectrum of bait casting and spinning reels for bass fishing, spincast reels for fishing crappie and panfish, and also entry level bass fishing reels. Daiwa Reels also makes a line of fly fishing reels as well as saltwater reels.

The ultimate Daiwa reels for bass is called the Steez reel. This is the top of the line and prices out at over $400. The Steez comes in two versions: a high speed and the ultra-high speed version. They both have all the expected bells and whistles. The Steez has everything you could possibly want in a reel: it’s lightweight, is made with superior bearings, and has very high retrieval speed.

Another Daiwa Reels model—actually several models–is the Daiwa Zillion. The Zillion comes with either a high torque 6.3:1 or choose up to a red-hot 7.3:1 retrieval speed. That is the fastest retrieve of any reel. The Zillion is the next one down in the Daiwa Reels  lineup in terms of price selling for $269.95. The Zillion comes with a choice in models between six ball bearings up to 11 CRBB anti-corrosion bearings plus–a roller bearing.

The Sol is next down at $199.95. Following that is the Daiwa Viento which is currently on sale for 131.99. (more…)